News and Events
May 2012
FLASH REPORT!
WCIRB Files For 9.1% Rate Increase - The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) made it official and submitted a mid-year filing for a 9.1% increase in the pure premium advisory rate that Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones approved less than six months ago. 9.1% Increase In Pure Premium Rates - Employers in California are going to be very unhappy with the mid-year workers' comp rate filing the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau is about to make. It will soon file for a 9.1% average increase. May Newsletter - State Government Reduces Expenses - On April 1st CAL/OSHA closed two offices, one in Southern and one in Northern California, but neither in our area. These closures are a part of the new management plans to reduce costs and provide better service. Heat Illness Prevention Seminars - CAL/OSHA continues to address Heat Illness education with seminars throughout California. They and the State Compensation Insurance Fund have held these seminars in April and now in May. There will be one on May 17th in Santa Rosa and May 22nd in Sacramento.April Newsletter - New Director of CA DIR Changing Business - Christine Baker is the new Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). She oversees CAL/OSHA, Labor Standards Enforcement, and Workers’ Compensation for the state of California.
STIHL CHAINSAW RECALL- Some STIHL Chainsaws are being recalled (voluntary) by the US Consumer Products Commission because their flywheels can crack and separate, posing the risk of striking users or bystanders. (pg.3)
Risk & Safety Management Calendar - MAY Editon!!
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