News Briefs
Pest Control Operators of California
April 2016
Every year the California Pest Control Industry gathers together, in what is the largest annual convention and trade show for our industry in the country, outside of NPMA’s PestWorld. This year, we again have a program with increased value and format. Expo 2016 is June 23-25 at the Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort!
Our Expo program is designed to provide interesting and informative speakers, an exhibit hall where PCOs can learn about new products, and also to provide CE hours. Friday is reserved for Continuing Education. Our terrific Keynote Speaker is Ken Grace, Professor and Dean at the University of Hawaii’s Entomology Department. Dr. Grace is a world-renowned expert on the management and behavior of structural pests. His presentation is entitled: "Travelling Pests in Paradise."
One of the most important functions of this premier event is in the networking that takes place among the attendees: PCOC companies, manufacturers and suppliers. Several manufacturers and suppliers, for instance, take this time to roll out new products because of the high value placed on the Exhibit Hall. This year we again have a large Exhibit Hall with 66 booths...most have already been taken!
The Installation Banquet is a time when we can all be proud of our association, as we celebrate the dedication and commitment of individuals who provide the leadership in PCOC. By the same token, celebrating what PCOC is all about: our members.
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DEADLINES ARE MAY 20 — REGISTER TODAY.
Go to PCOC.org/events or follow the
link down below under "Upcoming Events."
I look forward to seeing you all in Hawaii! Aloha!
Dear PCOC Members,
As you may be aware, California’s labor unions pushed hard for a ballot initiative in November to increase the minimum wage at a faster pace than the bill that was recently signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown. To provide context on what this bill means for you as an employer in California and potential off ramp provisions to it being fully enacted, we have prepared the following briefing. PCOC will continue to oppose the increase to $15 per hour but encourages its members to be aware of the increase schedule. We will continue to monitor this issue and should anything change, or an off ramp provision be enacted, we will notify you as soon as it becomes available.
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Board of Directors Meeting- December 9-10, 2016
Hilton Palm Springs, Palm Springs, California
Welcome to a new section of Newsbriefs! Here, we will give news from our members: new hires, retirements, etc. If you have some news you would like to share, please send a short sentence or two to breann@pcoc.org.
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Symptoms of Substance Abuse
How can you tell if an employee might have a substance abuse problem? He or she may have physical symptoms (chills, smell of alcohol, sweating, weight loss, physical deterioration); along with emotional (increased aggression, anxiety, burnout, denial, depression, paranoia); and/or behavioral symptoms (excessive talking, impaired coordination, irritability, lack of energy, limited attention span, poor motivation). It is important to note, however, that if an employee displays these symptoms, it does not necessarily mean he/she has a substance abuse problem.
Signs that substance use may be a workplace hazard include:
- Creating mishaps, being careless and repeatedly making mistakes.
- Damaging equipment or property.
- Being involved in numerous accidents.
- Displaying careless actions in the operation of hazardous materials or equipment.
- Being unreliable, not being where he or she should be.
- Showing a lack of detail on performing routine job duties.
- Being unwilling to follow directions and being argumentative.
- Giving elaborate, unbelievable excuses for not fulfilling responsibilities.
- Not carrying one’s load.
- Taking unnecessary risks.
- Disregarding
safety for self and others.
If you suspect drug abuse, make sure you have documented incidents and performance problems before discussing the situation with the employee. An employee assistance program (EAP) can help managers and supervisors who suspect employee substance abuse deal with the situation appropriately, as well as help the individual find the treatment needed. For more information, please contact the PCOC Insurance Program department of EPIC at (877) 860-7378 or, email us @ ProPest@epicbrokers.com. Also check out: www.pcocinsurance.com.
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Department of Fish & Game
www.dfg.ca.gov
Department of Food & Agriculture
www.cdfa.ca.gov
www.cdpr.ca.gov
DPR on Facebook
www.facebook.com/capesticideregulation
DPR on YouTube (see "playlists" for videos pertaining to new surface water regulations)
www.youtube.com/user/californiapesticides
DPR on Twitter
twitter.com/ca_pesticides
DPR LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/company/california-department-of-pesticide-regulation
Healthy Schools Act
http://apps.cdpr.ca.gov/schoolipm/
Structural Pest Control Board
www.pestboard.ca.gov
Find Your Legislator
www.leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.html
