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Training & Related Resources

• COVID-19 POSITIVE TEST REPORTING DOCUMENT (PDF - 359kb)*: SB 1159 creates new reporting requirements for an employer. Beginning immediately, when an employer "knows or reasonably should know that an employee has tested positive for COVID-19" the employer must report to its claims administrator the following information within three business days, via e-mail or fax.
• CarivaCare POSTER (English (PDF - 1109kb)* / Spanish (PDF - 1147kb)*): This describes the injury reporting process. If the supervisor reports the injury to CarivaCare, a link to the nearly completed Form 5020 will be generated from the telephonic report, and be sent to the departmental workers' compensation liaison or disability program case manager for review, completion of additional fields, and will be submitted electronically to the TPA.
• PREVENTIVE ERGONOMIC TRAINING: Ergonomic training is available through classes at the Alameda County Conference Center and online through Target Safety. Additional information on these programs and general information on ergonomics is available by clicking here.
• TELECOMMUTERS AND MOBILE EMPLOYEES: (PDF - 590kb)* Coverage and liability for work related injuries sustained by telecommuters and mobile employees.
• TRAVELING ON COUNTY BUSINESS: (PDF - 187kb)* Coverage and liability for work related injuries sustained while traveling on County related business.
• WORKERS' COMPENSATION ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS (PDF - 122kb)*: Common abbreviations and acronyms used in Workers' Compensation claims.
• CLAREMONT EAP offers services that may be helpful for employees who are dealing with an occupational injury. Services are confidential and, in most cases, free to Alameda County, within service level limits. You may also contact Claremont EAP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-834-3773.
• TEMPORARY MODIFIED WORK POLICY (PDF - 132kb)*
• TEMPORARY MODIFIED WORK PLAN (PDF - 97kb)*
• DESIGNATED PHYSICIAN AND MEDICAL FACILITY (PDF - 100kb)*