State Fund Holding Free Confined Spaces Seminar

July 06, 2009

MURPHYS, CA --- For employers who have confined spaces at their jobsite(s), State Fund is presenting a free seminar addressing potential hazards and employee safety.

The event takes place July 20 in Murphys.

Additional topics to be discussed include:

• Responsibilities of owners, managers, supervisors, and employees
• Cal/OSHA regulations on confined spaces and how to comply
• Permit-required vs. non-permit-required confined spaces

Registration and complimentary refreshments begin at 12:00 p.m. at the Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Road. The seminar will end at 3:30 p.m.

The event is open to the public.

To register, contact Aurora Zendejas at (209) 476-2723 or visit the Seminars page at www.statefundca.com.

The seminar is part of State Fund’s Employer Education Series offered throughout the state on a variety of workers’ compensation topics.

Editor’s note: Established in 1914 by the state legislature, State Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance and a vital asset to California businesses. Completely self supporting, State Fund plays a stabilizing role in California’s economy by maintaining an open door policy that ensures that all employers have a strong and stable option for their workers’ compensation needs.