• The Life of a Workers' Compensation Claim
  
• The Impact of Cal/OSHA and Labor Laws on Your Business
  
• Safety Training for Supervisors
  
• Office Ergonomics Workshop

The Life of a Workers' Compensation Claim

State Fund claims professionals will address the statutory requirements all employers must follow during the claims process.
Topics Will Include:

• Basic workers’ comp benefits
• Types of claims
• Liability issues
• Claims resolution

*Registration and continental breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m.

The Impact of Cal/OSHA and Labor Laws on Your Business

During the Cal/OSHA portion of the seminar, you will learn about the inspection process and the most commonly cited safety violations.
You will benefit by understanding:

• How you can protect your rights during the inspection process
• What written programs you must have to avoid violations and fines
• How to use the free Cal/OSHA Consultation Service to safeguard your business
• What you can do to prepare for an inspection if your industry group is on the High Hazard Targeted Inspection List
• How your bottom line can be impacted by Assembly Bill (AB) 2774

Find out how to be compliant with labor laws so you can prevent potential lawsuits.
The following topics will be covered during this portion of the seminar:

• Tips to avoid making common errors
• Legal requirements that affect the employment relationship
• Wage and overtime requirements
• Limitation of liability for discrimination and harassment issues
• Reasonable accommodation process for disabilities

The seminar speakers will be from Cal/OSHA and from local law firms.

*Registration and complimentary continental breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m.

Safety Training for Supervisors

Safety Training for Supervisors
One way to do this is to prevent workplace injuries. Supervisors are often in the position to promote safety through training, motivation, and enforcement.

Understand the importance of safety
It is essential that supervisors understand the role of safety in the production of quality goods and services. Failure to do so can lead to increased costs through higher insurance premiums, damaged goods and machinery, lost production time, and a shortage of skilled employees.
This seminar will help supervisors and managers understand the role they play in workplace safety. We will look at causes of accidents, accident investigations, corrective strategies, and improving the cooperation of employees. You will learn about methods that can make you a better, and safer supervisor.

Attendees will learn to:

• Understand the role of supervision, leadership, and safety
• Integrate safety into their daily management process
• Improve safety by gaining the cooperation and active participation of employees
• Identify and recognize unsafe conditions and behaviors

Who should attend?

• Business Owners
• Maintenance Supervisors
• Safety Managers
• Frontline Managers and Supervisors

*Morning English session registration and complimentary continental breakfast begins at 8:00 am
*Afternoon Spanish session registration and complimentary refreshments begins at 1:00 pm

Office Ergonomics Workshop

Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are one of the leading causes of injury in the office environment. This workshop will be a introduction to the principles of proper computer workstation set-up. You will learn to identify risk factors in your office environment and become a resource for keeping your office employees injury free.
This seminar will provide information to help you:

• Understand the development of work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in the office environment
• Gain a knowledge of the ergonomics problem solving process
• Provide assistance and be a resource to your employees so they can be a partner in solving their office ergonomics issues
• Adjust your chair properly
• Reorganize your workstation
• Understand lighting issues and how they affect you
• Incorporate movement and stretching at your workstation

Speakers

• Ryan Horton, MSE, AEP, Ergonomics Consultant, State Fund
• Alfred Varela, Senior Loss Control Consultant, State Fund

*Registration - 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.