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OBJECTIVES TO MEET
GOAL 3 – ENSURE HEALTH
AND SAFETY
1. Promote employee behavioral health and physical fitness.
The health and effectiveness of the Department is dependent on the overall health
and well-being of our employees. CAL FIRE will continue to foster and enhance a
behavioral health culture and provide training and support services for all employees. The Department will monitor behavioral health trends, make resources
available to all employees, and develop a measurement process to evaluate reductions in health care and workers compensation-related costs attributed to illness
prevention activities. CAL FIRE will also invest in research and science-based methods to reduce stress and exposure, increase physical fitness, and increase investment in Employee Support Services (ESS) and Occupational Health and Wellness
(OHW). This will include developing a comprehensive health and wellness plan
that encompasses behavioral health, physical fitness, and nutrition.
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