Department of Industrial Relations: advisory committee: occupational safety and health.
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Overview
This bill directs the Department of Industrial Relations to contract with the University of California, Berkeley and UCLA, to conduct a study on the understaffing and vacancies within the Division of Occupational Safety and Health. The study will aim to identify the causes of these vacancies and recommend policies to establish career pathways for Compliance Safety and Health Officers, with input from a diverse advisory committee. The goal is to improve health and safety enforcement outcomes across California’s workforce.
Key provisions
- Contracts with UC Berkeley and UCLA to conduct a workforce study.
- Establishment of an advisory committee with representatives from state agencies, worker advocacy groups, and academic institutions.
- The study will analyze causes of officer vacancies and recommend workforce development strategies.
- The study will evaluate potential career pathways for Compliance Safety and Health Officers.
- The report will be posted on the Division’s website and sent to the Governor and legislative committee chairs.
- The committee must hold at least one meeting within 60 days of the contract and at least two public meetings during the study.
- The University of California can subcontract the study to other academic institutions.
- The study must consider linguistic and cultural competencies to address the diverse California workforce.
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