The WCIRB conducts research to assist in the formulation of proposed changes to the Insurance Commissioner’s regulations. Classification research studies are presented to the WCIRB's Classification and Rating and Governing Committees, and may be included in a WCIRB regulatory filing submitted to the California Insurance Commissioner for approval. Below are reports from the past 10 years.

2017

• Report on the Study of Unmanned Aircraft Systems/Aerial Drones (June 1, 2017)
• Report on the Study of Athletic and Fitness Instruction, Exercise Facilities, Clubs and Baths (April 25, 2017)
• Report on the Study of Retail Video Media, Audio Media and Book Stores (April 25, 2017)
• Report of the Study of Dual Wage Thresholds (April 24, 2017 and June 1, 2017)
• Report of Standard Exception Classifications (March 14, 2017)

2016

• Report on the Health and Human Services Industry Study (May 10, 2016, June 2, 2016)
• Report on the Property Management/ Opearation Industry Study (May 10, 2016)

2015

• Report on Horse Racing (June 10, 2015)
• Report on the 2015 Study of Dual Wage Thresholds (May 5, 2015)
• Report on Gas Works and Waterworks (May 5, 2015)
• Report on Marine Appraisers or Surveyors and Inspection for Insurance or Valuation Purposes (May 5, 2015)
• Report on Supply Dealers (May 5, 2015)
• Report on the Installation of Tile, Stone, Mosaic or Terrazzo Work (May 5, 2015)

2014

• Report on the Refuse Collection Industry (May 13, 2014)
• Report on Leasing Agents in the Property Management Industry  (May 13, 2014)
• Report on Mobile Food Vending Operations (March 18, 2014)
• Report on Contractors — Executive Supervisors (March 18, 2014)
• Report on Wiping Cloth or Rag Dealers (January 7, 2014)

2013

• Report on Mining and Quarries (October 22, 2013)
• Report on Magnetic Tape Manufacturing  (October 22, 2013)
• Report on Electrical Apparatus and Electric Appliance Manufacturing (October 22, 2013)
• Report on Farmers’ Markets and Amusement Parks or Exhibitions (July 23, 2013)
• Report on Dual Wage Thresholds 5190/5140, Electrical Wiring 5183(1)/5187(1), Plumbing 5183(2)/5187(2), Refrigeration Equipment 5538/5542, Sheet Metal Work (July 23, 2013)
• Report on Retail Dry Cleaning or Laundries, Commercial Laundries and Dry Cleaning or Dyeing (June 14, 2013)
• Report on the 2013 Study of Dual Wage Thresholds (June 14, 2013)
• Report on Dual Wage Construction or Erection Classifications Time Card Verification of Hourly Wage (June 14, 2013)
• Report on Concrete Sawing or Drilling Industry (June 14, 2013)
• Report on the Dual Wage Threshold Painting Industry (March 5, 2013)

2012

• Report on Comprehensive Evaluation of California’s Dual Wage Classifications  (August 15, 2012)
• Report on Concrete Dam Construction (July 31, 2012)
• Report on Dam Construction (July 31, 2012)
• Report on the 2012 Study of Dual Wage Thresholds (July 31, 2012)
• Report on Commercial Dry Cleaning or Dyeing and Retail Dry Cleaning or Laundry (July 31, 2012)
• Report on Newspaper, Magazine or Book Publishing and Newspaper Publishing or Newspaper Printing (June 13, 2012)
• Report on Stock Farms and Stables (June 13, 2012)

2011

• Report on Commercial and Residential Carpentry and Steel Framing (July 25, 2011)
• Report on Parcel Delivery Companies and Trucking Firms (July 25, 2011)
• Report on the Study of Dual Wage Thresholds (July 25, 2011)
• Report on Timber Cruising, Oil or Gas Geology and Geophysical Exploration (July 25, 2011)
• Report on Newspaper Delivery Employees (June 1, 2011)
• Report on Racing Stables (June 1, 2011)

2010

• Report on Consulting Engineers (September 13, 2010)
• Report on Welfare Funds (July 27, 2010)
• Report on Dual Wage Thresholds (July 27, 2010)
• Report on Bed Spring or Wire Mattresses Mfg. (July 27, 2010)
• Report on Automobile or Automobile Truck Radiator Mfg. (July 27, 2010)
• Report on Fruit or Vegetable Dehydrating and Packaging (June 9, 2010)

2009

• Report on Towing, Roadside Assistance, and Freeway Service Patrol (July 28, 2009)
• Report on the Food Processing Industry (July 28, 2009)

2008

• Report on Tube or Pipe Products Manufacturing (June 24, 2008)
• Report on Tanning, Fur Mfg. and Hide Processing or Preserving (June 24, 2008)
• Report on Cabinet and Enclosure Manufacturing (June 24, 2008)

2007

• Report on Trenching Operations (June 12, 2007)
• Report on the Motion Picture Industry (June 12, 2007)
• Report on  Dual Classification by Wage Level Program (June 12, 2007)