December 5, 2024 | Oakland, CA — MedLegalNews.com — The CHSWC meeting, originally set for March 22, 2024, has been postponed. The meeting will now take place on May 15, 2024, at 10 a.m. in the Elihu Harris State Building Auditorium. The meeting agenda includes the Draft 2023 CHSWC Annual Report and the Draft 2023 WOSHTEP Annual Report. These reports will highlight key achievements and provide a roadmap for future improvements in workplace safety and workers’ compensation.
One major presentation will focus on the Young Worker Partnership and Young Worker Leadership Academy (YWLA). Hestia Rojas from the Labor Occupational Health Program (LOHP) at UC Berkeley will share updates on efforts to enhance safety training for young workers. These workers are often at a higher risk in the workplace but lack sufficient safety training.
William Murphy, Assistant Chief Counsel at the DIR Anti-Fraud Unit, will outline efforts to address fraud and ensure resources reach workers effectively.
These discussions demonstrate CHSWC’s commitment to improving worker safety and reducing injuries. By focusing on issues like young worker protection and fraud prevention, CHSWC seeks to improve both workplace environments and the integrity of the workers’ compensation system.
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FAQs: CHSWC Meeting 2024
What is the purpose of the CHSWC meeting?
The CHSWC meeting brings together stakeholders to review safety programs, address fraud prevention, and evaluate the performance of California’s workers compensation system.
Who will present at the CHSWC meeting 2024?
Speakers include experts like Hestia Rojas from UC Berkeley’s LOHP and William Murphy from the DIR Anti-Fraud Unit, each addressing workplace safety and fraud issues.
What reports will be discussed during the CHSWC meeting?
The agenda includes the Draft 2023 CHSWC Annual Report and the Draft 2023 WOSHTEP Annual Report, which review key achievements and goals for improving workplace safety.
How does CHSWC support young worker safety?
Through initiatives like the Young Worker Partnership and the Young Worker Leadership Academy, CHSWC promotes safety education and leadership training for young employees.