Occupational Safety and Health
Workers Compensation for Safety Professionals
FPM-40640
All employers are required by law to cover their workers for damages that result from work related injuries or illnesses, or to compensate surviving spouses or minor children when a worker is killed at work.
Knowledge of the workers compensation system should be understood by all safety professionals, and those that are relied upon by their employers to manage the system must be well aware of how to control the costs of the insurance premiums.
What you'll learn
This course will cover the fundamentals of the coverage requirements, options for obtaining the coverage, how premiums are calculated and how claims affect the cost and availability of continued coverage.
Course Information
Live Online
0.50 units
$325.00
Notes:
This course is offered in person in San Diego and Tempe.
Course sessions
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Instructor:
28 years experience as an attorney and Judge with the State of California. Ursula retired in December 2020, from Cal/OSHA Appeals Board where she was the Presiding ALJ performing case evaluation/consultation, training new ALJs and scheduling hearings. She also conducted Pre-Hearing Conferences, Settlement Conferences and Hearings ruling on motion, objections and admission of evidence and issued Orders and Decisions. Ursula has been a moderator and panel member at Cal/OSHA Stakeholder Training sessions. She has extensive legal experience as an enforcement litigator for various agencies such as SCIF, Department of Health Services, Department of Social Services and Department of Corporations. Guest lecturer for UCSD OSHA Extension Laws and Regulations course 2015-2019. And she has attended various webinars presented by National Association of Hearing Officials, National Judicial College, Pepperdine Law, Safety Center Symposiums and others.
In 2021, Ursula was named the lead instructor for the Laws and Regulations course at UC San Diego Extended Studies Occupational Safety and Health Department. She also teaches Workers' Compensation for Safety Professionals and the OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting course.
Since retiring, Ursula has participated as a panel member for the Daily Journal Judges’ COVID and Courts webinar. Between 2021 and 2023, she worked as an on-call consultant/instructor for Safety Center, Inc. and as Special Counsel for Ogletree Deakins Law Firm Workplace Safety Practice Group, providing client advice and participating in symposiums, webinars and stakeholder round table panels.
In addition to teaching for UCSD OTIEC, Ursula is the Case Decisions Editor for Cal-OSHA Reporter, a weekly publication. She provides an insider analysis of the ALJ's and Appeals Boards’ decisions summarizing how they arrived at their conclusions.
Full Bio
Section ID:
190115
Class type:
Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 8/6/2025
Note:
Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) classes are overseen with the same guidelines & policies as in-person offerings. Per OSHA guidelines, students are required to have video capabilities and must be visible at all times.If a student cannot comply with this requirement they will not be able to attend class. Students are required to attend all days/times to receive a completion certificate and/or trainer card and must participate via computer. Phones & tablets are not allowed. Dates: 8/20/25
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2025 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
Instructor:
Ursula Clemons-Heslip, J.D. Law Degree, B.S. in Business Administration
Ursula Clemons-Heslip, J.D. Law Degree, B.S. in Business Administration
In 2021, Ursula was named the lead instructor for the Laws and Regulations course at UC San Diego Extended Studies Occupational Safety and Health Department. She also teaches Workers' Compensation for Safety Professionals and the OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting course.
Since retiring, Ursula has participated as a panel member for the Daily Journal Judges’ COVID and Courts webinar. Between 2021 and 2023, she worked as an on-call consultant/instructor for Safety Center, Inc. and as Special Counsel for Ogletree Deakins Law Firm Workplace Safety Practice Group, providing client advice and participating in symposiums, webinars and stakeholder round table panels.
In addition to teaching for UCSD OTIEC, Ursula is the Case Decisions Editor for Cal-OSHA Reporter, a weekly publication. She provides an insider analysis of the ALJ's and Appeals Boards’ decisions summarizing how they arrived at their conclusions.
Add To Cart
Add To Cart
Instructor:
28 years experience as an attorney and Judge with the State of California. Ursula retired in December 2020, from Cal/OSHA Appeals Board where she was the Presiding ALJ performing case evaluation/consultation, training new ALJs and scheduling hearings. She also conducted Pre-Hearing Conferences, Settlement Conferences and Hearings ruling on motion, objections and admission of evidence and issued Orders and Decisions. Ursula has been a moderator and panel member at Cal/OSHA Stakeholder Training sessions. She has extensive legal experience as an enforcement litigator for various agencies such as SCIF, Department of Health Services, Department of Social Services and Department of Corporations. Guest lecturer for UCSD OSHA Extension Laws and Regulations course 2015-2019. And she has attended various webinars presented by National Association of Hearing Officials, National Judicial College, Pepperdine Law, Safety Center Symposiums and others.
In 2021, Ursula was named the lead instructor for the Laws and Regulations course at UC San Diego Extended Studies Occupational Safety and Health Department. She also teaches Workers' Compensation for Safety Professionals and the OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting course.
Since retiring, Ursula has participated as a panel member for the Daily Journal Judges’ COVID and Courts webinar. Between 2021 and 2023, she worked as an on-call consultant/instructor for Safety Center, Inc. and as Special Counsel for Ogletree Deakins Law Firm Workplace Safety Practice Group, providing client advice and participating in symposiums, webinars and stakeholder round table panels.
In addition to teaching for UCSD OTIEC, Ursula is the Case Decisions Editor for Cal-OSHA Reporter, a weekly publication. She provides an insider analysis of the ALJ's and Appeals Boards’ decisions summarizing how they arrived at their conclusions.
Full Bio
Section ID:
192373
Class type:
Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 9/17/2025
Note:
Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) classes are overseen with the same guidelines & policies as in-person offerings. Per OSHA guidelines, students are required to have video capabilities and must be visible at all times.If a student cannot comply with this requirement they will not be able to attend class. Students are required to attend all days/times to receive a completion certificate and/or trainer card and must participate via computer. Phones & tablets are not allowed. Dates: 10/01/25
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2025 | Wed | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
Instructor:
Ursula Clemons-Heslip, J.D. Law Degree, B.S. in Business Administration
Ursula Clemons-Heslip, J.D. Law Degree, B.S. in Business Administration
In 2021, Ursula was named the lead instructor for the Laws and Regulations course at UC San Diego Extended Studies Occupational Safety and Health Department. She also teaches Workers' Compensation for Safety Professionals and the OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting course.
Since retiring, Ursula has participated as a panel member for the Daily Journal Judges’ COVID and Courts webinar. Between 2021 and 2023, she worked as an on-call consultant/instructor for Safety Center, Inc. and as Special Counsel for Ogletree Deakins Law Firm Workplace Safety Practice Group, providing client advice and participating in symposiums, webinars and stakeholder round table panels.
In addition to teaching for UCSD OTIEC, Ursula is the Case Decisions Editor for Cal-OSHA Reporter, a weekly publication. She provides an insider analysis of the ALJ's and Appeals Boards’ decisions summarizing how they arrived at their conclusions.
Add To Cart
Add To Cart
Instructor:
28 years experience as an attorney and Judge with the State of California. Ursula retired in December 2020, from Cal/OSHA Appeals Board where she was the Presiding ALJ performing case evaluation/consultation, training new ALJs and scheduling hearings. She also conducted Pre-Hearing Conferences, Settlement Conferences and Hearings ruling on motion, objections and admission of evidence and issued Orders and Decisions. Ursula has been a moderator and panel member at Cal/OSHA Stakeholder Training sessions. She has extensive legal experience as an enforcement litigator for various agencies such as SCIF, Department of Health Services, Department of Social Services and Department of Corporations. Guest lecturer for UCSD OSHA Extension Laws and Regulations course 2015-2019. And she has attended various webinars presented by National Association of Hearing Officials, National Judicial College, Pepperdine Law, Safety Center Symposiums and others.
In 2021, Ursula was named the lead instructor for the Laws and Regulations course at UC San Diego Extended Studies Occupational Safety and Health Department. She also teaches Workers' Compensation for Safety Professionals and the OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting course.
Since retiring, Ursula has participated as a panel member for the Daily Journal Judges’ COVID and Courts webinar. Between 2021 and 2023, she worked as an on-call consultant/instructor for Safety Center, Inc. and as Special Counsel for Ogletree Deakins Law Firm Workplace Safety Practice Group, providing client advice and participating in symposiums, webinars and stakeholder round table panels.
In addition to teaching for UCSD OTIEC, Ursula is the Case Decisions Editor for Cal-OSHA Reporter, a weekly publication. She provides an insider analysis of the ALJ's and Appeals Boards’ decisions summarizing how they arrived at their conclusions.
Full Bio
Section ID:
192503
Class type:
Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 11/26/2025
Note:
Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) classes are overseen with the same guidelines & policies as in-person offerings. Per OSHA guidelines, students are required to have video capabilities and must be visible at all times.If a student cannot comply with this requirement they will not be able to attend class. Students are required to attend all days/times to receive a completion certificate and/or trainer card and must participate via computer. Phones & tablets are not allowed. Dates: 12/10/25
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Thu | 9:00 a.m. | 4:30 p.m. |
Instructor:
Ursula Clemons-Heslip, J.D. Law Degree, B.S. in Business Administration
Ursula Clemons-Heslip, J.D. Law Degree, B.S. in Business Administration
In 2021, Ursula was named the lead instructor for the Laws and Regulations course at UC San Diego Extended Studies Occupational Safety and Health Department. She also teaches Workers' Compensation for Safety Professionals and the OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting course.
Since retiring, Ursula has participated as a panel member for the Daily Journal Judges’ COVID and Courts webinar. Between 2021 and 2023, she worked as an on-call consultant/instructor for Safety Center, Inc. and as Special Counsel for Ogletree Deakins Law Firm Workplace Safety Practice Group, providing client advice and participating in symposiums, webinars and stakeholder round table panels.
In addition to teaching for UCSD OTIEC, Ursula is the Case Decisions Editor for Cal-OSHA Reporter, a weekly publication. She provides an insider analysis of the ALJ's and Appeals Boards’ decisions summarizing how they arrived at their conclusions.
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