Services

State department safety coordinators and personnel must take Basic Safety Training within one year of appointment. The training is also available to safety officers and coordinators of other public entities on a space-available basis.

State agencies can enroll in Defensive Driver Training (DDT) that was developed to help reduce the number, severity, and cost of vehicle-related collisions. The training is also available to non-state employees.

State agencies can enroll in Ergonomics Training for Trainers to gain a firm technical background in ergonomics. The training is also available to non-state employees.

Any person can file a government claim for damages believed to be caused by the state of California due to the action or inaction of its employees.

Any person involved in a vehicle accident with a state vehicle, is an attorney or an insurance carrier subrogating for your insured, must report it to the Office of Risk and Insurance Management.

State agencies can request a hazardous contract review and consultation from the Office of Risk and Insurance Management (ORIM). 

Agencies can maintain and repair their state-owned equipment by participating in the Equipment Maintenance Management Program (EMMP).

State and local government entities and any nonprofit hospital or educational institution that expends on public funds can request Natural Gas Services (NGS). NGS is the primary supplier for natural gas in California to state and local governments.

State agencies can request analysis and advice on insurance and risk management issues from the Office of Risk and Insurance Management (ORIM).

State agencies can submit nominations for the Governor’s Employee Safety Awards (GESA), a statewide safety recognition program, to the Office of Risk and Insurance Management.