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Public Works Modernization Project Case for Change

The DIR Public Works team is committed to providing our constituents exceptional customer experience. As previously announced, DIR Public Works recognizes the importance of modernizing our technology. The modernization project underway at DIR to upgrade the Public Works website services (e.g., PWC100, eCPR, PWCR) will modernize the constituent experience, making interactions with DIR Public Works easier.

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NEWS RELEASE • Release Number: 2024-16 • February 22, 2024

NEWS RELEASE • Release Number: 2024-16 • February 22, 2024

Cal/OSHA Increases Civil Penalty Amounts for 2024. The increases adjust for inflation and ensure Cal/OSHA is consistent with California and federal law. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Some of the maximum penalties are going up by as much as $4,983 this year, a smaller increase than in the past.

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News Release - Cal/OSHA Announces Expanded Presence for Workers and Employers in the Central Valley, Inland Empire and Central Coast

Cal/OSHA is announcing it will be increasing its physical presence in Fresno, Santa Barbara and Riverside counties – allowing Cal/OSHA field inspectors to respond more efficiently in the Central Valley, Inland Empire and Central Coast areas, while providing services and resources to workers, employers and community-based organizations in these areas.

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OSHA National News Release

Department of Labor announces rule expanding submission requirements for injury, illness data provided by employers in high-hazard industries

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COMPETENT PERSON FALL PROTECTION

MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2023 - 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Location: Sacramento IRCC Training Site - 211 Lathrop Way, Suite G Sacramento, CA 95815

Cost: $320 per person (includes a certificate of training)

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Resignation of John Upshaw as IRCC COO

After 36-years serving as the Chief Executive Operating Officer of the IRCC, I have agreed to resign effective January 1, 2023 (pursuant to terms of an agreement set forth by the Board of Directors and the Trustees). at the December 7, 2022, final Quarterly Meeting.

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CRU Course Weekly Notice

OSHA 30

Tuesday, December 6, 20227:00 AM

Friday, December 9, 20223:00 PM

IRCC Training Site - 211 Lathrop Way, Sacramento, CA, 95815

OSHA 10 - SALINAS/Spanish

Mon, Jan 9, 2023 Tue, Jan 10, 2023

IRCC Training Site -Rancho Cielo 710 Old Stage Road, Salinas, CA, 93908

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Weekly CRU Course Notice

FLUID APPLIED ROOF REPAIR,RESTORATION

CRU-APPROVED APPLICATOR CLASS

$75.00 Per CRU Registered Journeyman

December 13, 2022

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

IRCC TRTAINING SITE

211 Lathrop Way Sacramento - Suite G

LUNCH INCLUDED

Please arrive at 7:45 for Sign-in

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OSHA 10 - CONSTRUCTION SAFETY (ROOFING EMPHASIS)

Tue, Nov 15, 2022 AM Wed, Nov 16, 202210:00 AM

$275 Per Roofer

IRCC Training Site - 211 Lathrop Way, Suite G, Sacramento, CA, 95815 (map)

The 10-Hour Training specific for Roofing is designed to help entry-level employees learn how to recognize, avoid, abate, and prevent safety and health hazards in the workplace.

Language: SPANISH

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tricks & Treats From The Old CA Governor's Mansion

Special Interview With Richard The Bear Hunter

It should be no surprise to any of you reading this bulletin that when discussing new legislative or regulatory mandates, California predominantly hands out tricks and very few treats. Nevertheless, I recently asked our State lobbyist to explain what’s happening in and around the State Capitol. Here is a summary of that conversation.

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