Our training sessions offer a unique opportunity for current PERMA members to connect and engage with each other. By sharing their experiences and insights, members can learn from one another and gain a deeper understanding of how to effectively manage risks.
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Description:
Contractual risk transfer is a legally binding way to transfer risk to the party that may be in the best position to control the risks related to the service to be provided. Contractual risk transfer occurs when the language in a non-insurance agreement excuses one party from financial or legal responsibility associated with specific actions, inactions, injuries, or damages. When effectively applied, contractual risk transfer can save your agency thousands – or even millions – of dollars in the event of a claim.
Time & Date:
The training will be held via webinar. Each training session will be two hours long and have a question/answer session at the end of the presentation. These trainings are all the same. To register, click the date you would like to attend below:
October 28, 2025, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
October 28, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
December 17, 2025, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
December 17, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Speaker:
Dr. Robert May’s main career focus has been in the public sector. He has a broad depth of municipal and special district experience and worked for over thirty years in the California fire service. Bob is also the former Risk Management Program Manager for a California risk pool. His responsibilities included providing risk management guidance to members include reviewing contracts or agreements for appropriate risk transfer and insurance specification language, providing input on risk exposures associated with member-sponsored activities and events, providing field assistance, and discussing program coverage issues with members.
In early 2025, the Liability Ad Hoc Committee recommended conducting regular risk manager roundtable meetings as an opportunity for members and other invitees to share success stories, lessons learned, or emerging topics. These roundtable meetings will be held virtually on a quarterly basis.
Description:
Contractual risk transfer is a legally binding way to transfer risk to the party that may be in the best position to control the risks related to the service to be provided. Contractual risk transfer occurs when the language in a non-insurance agreement excuses one party from financial or legal responsibility associated with specific actions, inactions, injuries, or damages. When effectively applied, contractual risk transfer can save your agency thousands – or even millions – of dollars in the event of a claim.
Time & Date:
The training will be held via webinar. Each training session will be two hours long and have a question/answer session at the end of the presentation. These trainings are all the same. To register, click the date you would like to attend below:
October 28, 2025, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
October 28, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
December 17, 2025, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
December 17, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Speaker:
Dr. Robert May’s main career focus has been in the public sector. He has a broad depth of municipal and special district experience and worked for over thirty years in the California fire service. Bob is also the former Risk Management Program Manager for a California risk pool. His responsibilities included providing risk management guidance to members include reviewing contracts or agreements for appropriate risk transfer and insurance specification language, providing input on risk exposures associated with member-sponsored activities and events, providing field assistance, and discussing program coverage issues with members.
This course will provide information on how to conduct a PPE hazard assessment, different types of PPE (respirators, eye protection, hand protection, etc.), limitations of PPE, and the care, maintenance and storage of PPE.
Trainer: Katie Chilcott
This session will explore best practices regarding written vehicle use policy, seatbelt use, cellphone use, pre-trip inspections, incident preparedness, DMV Pull Program, training requirements, behind the wheel evaluations. Trainer: Eric Marcinkowski
Description:
Contractual risk transfer is a legally binding way to transfer risk to the party that may be in the best position to control the risks related to the service to be provided. Contractual risk transfer occurs when the language in a non-insurance agreement excuses one party from financial or legal responsibility associated with specific actions, inactions, injuries, or damages. When effectively applied, contractual risk transfer can save your agency thousands – or even millions – of dollars in the event of a claim.
Time & Date:
The training will be held via webinar. Each training session will be two hours long and have a question/answer session at the end of the presentation. These trainings are all the same. To register, click the date you would like to attend below:
October 28, 2025, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
October 28, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
December 17, 2025, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
December 17, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Speaker:
Dr. Robert May’s main career focus has been in the public sector. He has a broad depth of municipal and special district experience and worked for over thirty years in the California fire service. Bob is also the former Risk Management Program Manager for a California risk pool. His responsibilities included providing risk management guidance to members include reviewing contracts or agreements for appropriate risk transfer and insurance specification language, providing input on risk exposures associated with member-sponsored activities and events, providing field assistance, and discussing program coverage issues with members.
Description:
Contractual risk transfer is a legally binding way to transfer risk to the party that may be in the best position to control the risks related to the service to be provided. Contractual risk transfer occurs when the language in a non-insurance agreement excuses one party from financial or legal responsibility associated with specific actions, inactions, injuries, or damages. When effectively applied, contractual risk transfer can save your agency thousands – or even millions – of dollars in the event of a claim.
Time & Date:
The training will be held via webinar. Each training session will be two hours long and have a question/answer session at the end of the presentation. These trainings are all the same. To register, click the date you would like to attend below:
October 28, 2025, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
October 28, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
December 17, 2025, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
December 17, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Speaker:
Dr. Robert May’s main career focus has been in the public sector. He has a broad depth of municipal and special district experience and worked for over thirty years in the California fire service. Bob is also the former Risk Management Program Manager for a California risk pool. His responsibilities included providing risk management guidance to members include reviewing contracts or agreements for appropriate risk transfer and insurance specification language, providing input on risk exposures associated with member-sponsored activities and events, providing field assistance, and discussing program coverage issues with members.
This course will provide information regarding risk factors for lifting injuries, how to assess lifting tasks, safe-lifting and proper body mechanics, and the importance of mechanical aids.
Trainer: Michael Schiller
Description:
Contractual Risk Transfer 201 is an advanced training to ensure agencies do not unnecessarily assume liability when entering into agreements. Risk transfer is a fundamental component in any comprehensive risk management strategy and can often be overlooked resulting in legal costs and damages. This training will dive deeper into legal obligations, indemnity clauses, uses of insurance liability, that can arise through contracts. The training will spend time on lessons learned from actual cases. The training will also look at the insurance requirements for certain types of contracts. As well as a review of ISO forms commonly used by insurance carriers. The training examines processes for ensuring the effectiveness of contractual risk transfers, and identifies problems that may arise if contracts are not properly reviewed and their risks managed.
Time & Date:
The training will be held via webinar. Each training session will be two hours long and have a question/answer session at the end of the presentation. These trainings are all the same. To register, click the date you would like to attend below:
January 21, 2016, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
January 21, 2016, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
March 24, 2026, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
March 24, 2026, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Speaker:
Dr. Robert May’s main career focus has been in the public sector. He has a broad depth of municipal and special district experience and worked for over thirty years in the California fire service. Bob is also the former Risk Management Program Manager for a California risk pool. His responsibilities included providing risk management guidance to members include reviewing contracts or agreements for appropriate risk transfer and insurance specification language, providing input on risk exposures associated with member-sponsored activities and events, providing field assistance, and discussing program coverage issues with members.
Description:
Contractual Risk Transfer 201 is an advanced training to ensure agencies do not unnecessarily assume liability when entering into agreements. Risk transfer is a fundamental component in any comprehensive risk management strategy and can often be overlooked resulting in legal costs and damages. This training will dive deeper into legal obligations, indemnity clauses, uses of insurance liability, that can arise through contracts. The training will spend time on lessons learned from actual cases. The training will also look at the insurance requirements for certain types of contracts. As well as a review of ISO forms commonly used by insurance carriers. The training examines processes for ensuring the effectiveness of contractual risk transfers, and identifies problems that may arise if contracts are not properly reviewed and their risks managed.
Time & Date:
The training will be held via webinar. Each training session will be two hours long and have a question/answer session at the end of the presentation. These trainings are all the same. To register, click the date you would like to attend below:
January 21, 2016, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
January 21, 2016, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
March 24, 2026, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
March 24, 2026, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Speaker:
Dr. Robert May’s main career focus has been in the public sector. He has a broad depth of municipal and special district experience and worked for over thirty years in the California fire service. Bob is also the former Risk Management Program Manager for a California risk pool. His responsibilities included providing risk management guidance to members include reviewing contracts or agreements for appropriate risk transfer and insurance specification language, providing input on risk exposures associated with member-sponsored activities and events, providing field assistance, and discussing program coverage issues with members.
In early 2025, the Liability Ad Hoc Committee recommended conducting regular risk manager roundtable meetings as an opportunity for members and other invitees to share success stories, lessons learned, or emerging topics. These roundtable meetings will be held virtually on a quarterly basis.
This course will provide information on how to conduct an accident investigation and develop solutions to prevent reoccurrences. Supervisor safety responsibilities, preplacement screening & hiring practices will also be discussed.
Trainer: Adam Lopez
This course will review regulatory requirements for both portable and fixed ladders. Discussion includes proper selection of ladders, duty ratings, set-up and securement of ladders, climbing and use, care and storage, and training requirements.
Trainer: Colin Bender
Description:
Contractual Risk Transfer 201 is an advanced training to ensure agencies do not unnecessarily assume liability when entering into agreements. Risk transfer is a fundamental component in any comprehensive risk management strategy and can often be overlooked resulting in legal costs and damages. This training will dive deeper into legal obligations, indemnity clauses, uses of insurance liability, that can arise through contracts. The training will spend time on lessons learned from actual cases. The training will also look at the insurance requirements for certain types of contracts. As well as a review of ISO forms commonly used by insurance carriers. The training examines processes for ensuring the effectiveness of contractual risk transfers, and identifies problems that may arise if contracts are not properly reviewed and their risks managed.
Time & Date:
The training will be held via webinar. Each training session will be two hours long and have a question/answer session at the end of the presentation. These trainings are all the same. To register, click the date you would like to attend below:
January 21, 2016, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
January 21, 2016, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
March 24, 2026, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
March 24, 2026, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Speaker:
Dr. Robert May’s main career focus has been in the public sector. He has a broad depth of municipal and special district experience and worked for over thirty years in the California fire service. Bob is also the former Risk Management Program Manager for a California risk pool. His responsibilities included providing risk management guidance to members include reviewing contracts or agreements for appropriate risk transfer and insurance specification language, providing input on risk exposures associated with member-sponsored activities and events, providing field assistance, and discussing program coverage issues with members.
Description:
Contractual Risk Transfer 201 is an advanced training to ensure agencies do not unnecessarily assume liability when entering into agreements. Risk transfer is a fundamental component in any comprehensive risk management strategy and can often be overlooked resulting in legal costs and damages. This training will dive deeper into legal obligations, indemnity clauses, uses of insurance liability, that can arise through contracts. The training will spend time on lessons learned from actual cases. The training will also look at the insurance requirements for certain types of contracts. As well as a review of ISO forms commonly used by insurance carriers. The training examines processes for ensuring the effectiveness of contractual risk transfers, and identifies problems that may arise if contracts are not properly reviewed and their risks managed.
Time & Date:
The training will be held via webinar. Each training session will be two hours long and have a question/answer session at the end of the presentation. These trainings are all the same. To register, click the date you would like to attend below:
January 21, 2016, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
January 21, 2016, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
March 24, 2026, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
March 24, 2026, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Speaker:
Dr. Robert May’s main career focus has been in the public sector. He has a broad depth of municipal and special district experience and worked for over thirty years in the California fire service. Bob is also the former Risk Management Program Manager for a California risk pool. His responsibilities included providing risk management guidance to members include reviewing contracts or agreements for appropriate risk transfer and insurance specification language, providing input on risk exposures associated with member-sponsored activities and events, providing field assistance, and discussing program coverage issues with members.
This course will provide information regarding risk factors for, and signs and symptoms of, ergonomic injuries as related to an office workstation situation. The discussion will involve prevention strategies including adjustments to workstations, microbreaks, and recommended exercises and stretches.
Trainer: David Mattos
In early 2025, the Liability Ad Hoc Committee recommended conducting regular risk manager roundtable meetings as an opportunity for members and other invitees to share success stories, lessons learned, or emerging topics. These roundtable meetings will be held virtually on a quarterly basis.
This course will provide information on fall protection requirements for those working at elevated locations (where a person could fall more than four feet), including fall hazard surveys, fall protection system selection and application, fall protection equipment, training, and emergency rescue plans.
Trainer: Adam Lopez
The first part of this training session will provide information on indoor and outdoor heat illness prevention and exposure mitigation requirements including shade, water, rest, acclimatization, and emergency procedures.
The second part of this webinar will provide information on wildfire smoke hazards including air quality triggers, work practice controls, and respirator use during wildfire events.
Trainer: Rachel Dreher
In early 2025, the Liability Ad Hoc Committee recommended conducting regular risk manager roundtable meetings as an opportunity for members and other invitees to share success stories, lessons learned, or emerging topics. These roundtable meetings will be held virtually on a quarterly basis.