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CERT Worker’s

CERT Worker’s. Knowledge Series DSW – Worker’s Comp./Liability. DSW – Disaster Service Worker. What is the purpose of DSW Registration Register Volunteer for City/County/State use. Form a database for planning. Are you forced to participate … NO!

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CERT Worker’s

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  1. CERT Worker’s Knowledge Series DSW – Worker’s Comp./Liability Allan D Handforth

  2. DSW – Disaster Service Worker • What is the purpose of DSW Registration • Register Volunteer for City/County/State use. • Form a database for planning. • Are you forced to participate … NO! When you get a call – say “not at this time” or “Yes, give me details” Allan D Handforth

  3. DSW • What is the purpose of the DSW Cards • ID when requested by City/County/State. • What does the DSW Card tell officials • Verify Name and Face. • You have minimal Training. • Concept of Spontaneous vs Registered Volunteer (Unknown vs Known Quantity) Allan D Handforth

  4. DSW • What uses can get you in trouble • Getting into events – without assignment • Getting pass disaster security lines – without assignment • Other such false representation of duty or function Allan D Handforth

  5. CA Worker’s Comp/Liability • When/Where can you self dispatch • Only during disaster or drill/exercise and in your own neighborhood. • When would you go to Fire Station or other Disaster Area - Only when requested. Allan D Handforth

  6. Worker’s Comp/Liability • Do No Harm – to yourself or others! • Do only what you are skilled or trained to do! Allan D Handforth

  7. Worker’s Comp/Liability • Good Samaritan Law • Not Registered Volunteer. • Not on official assignment. • CA Worker’s Comp – CERT in disaster • Registered DSW on assignment. • Official Assignment – (more later). Allan D Handforth

  8. Worker’s Comp/Liability • CA Worker’s Comp coverage • Only if a list is kept (Name, time on/off). • Only when activated by official agency. • Training/Drills/Exercises only when registered by sponsoring agency (may be their agency/union’s Worker’s Comp). • FORM 1 – Blank paper – timed & dated. Allan D Handforth

  9. Worker’s Comp/Liability • POV (Personally Owned Vehicle) • Unwise to use unless specifically asked by Official Agency – Document!!! • Example uses asked: • 4x4 Truck (Hauling/Med Transport). • SUV (Transport). • YOU assume liability to and from assignment/staging on your insurance. • IF POV is asked – register at Staging/Supply. Allan D Handforth

  10. Worker’s Comp/Liability • POV coverage – only after your insurance coverage (secondary coverage) • This area always in dispute … • Depends on usage and official requests. • Document – Document – Document! Allan D Handforth

  11. Summary • Being registered as DSW is a useful trade for Free Training • Know your limits – work in pairs • Worker’s Comp and Liability Insurance coverage is typical Grey Area Issue • Use of POV should be with caution • All points in this presentation are my point of view – research to see if you agree Allan D Handforth

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