Department of Industrial Relations: occupational safety and health.
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Overview
This bill directs the California Department of Industrial Relations to contract with two University of California Labor Centers to conduct a comprehensive study on the understaffing crisis within the Division of Occupational Safety and Health. The study will investigate the causes of vacancies, recommend strategies to improve recruitment and retention, and develop a workforce development pipeline for Compliance Safety and Health Officers. The goal is to address the current shortage and improve health and safety enforcement across California’s diverse workforce.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Industrial Relations to contract with UC Berkeley and UCLA Labor Centers to conduct a study.
- The study will evaluate understaffing and vacancies within the Division of Occupational Safety and Health.
- The study must recommend policies to establish career pathways for Compliance Safety and Health Officers.
- The University of California can subcontract the study to other academic institutions.
- The study must include a public meeting to gather stakeholder and public feedback.
- The study report must be completed within 18 months and posted on the Division’s website.
- The report will be sent to the Governor and relevant legislative committees.
- The study will analyze potential workforce development models and identify suitable partner organizations.
Who is affected
- California Workers
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