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10-Step Business Plan for Safety:
  1 Visible, Active Senior Management Leadership
  2 Employee Involvement and Recognition
  3 Medical Treatment and Return-to-Work Practices
  4 Communication
  5 Timely Notification of Claims
  6 Safety and Health Process Coordination and Employer Education
  7 Written Orientation and Training Plan
  8 Written and Communicated Safe Work Practices
  9 Written Safety and Health Policy
  10 Recordkeeping and Data Analysis

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SAFETY REPORT

 

May 2014 Safety Report

Safety Focus - Step 6 of the BWC Safety Plan

 

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation has put forth a 10-Point Business Plan designed to improve the safety and health of Ohio's workforce. Step Six of that plan centers on the need to designate an employee to coordinate accident-prevention in the workplace. To learn more about Step Six click on the link on the link below. To read 10-Point Plan in its entirety, please click on the link on the left side of this page.

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April 2014 Safety Report

Safety Focus - Step 9 of the BWC 10-Step Safety Plan

 

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation has put forth a 10-Point Business Plan designed to improve the safety and health of Ohio's workforce. Step Nine of that plan centers on the need to provide all employees with a written safety-and-health policy signed by the top company official expressing the employer's values and commitment to workplace safety and health. To learn more about Step Nine click on the link below. To read 10-Point Plan in its entirety, please click on the link on the left side of this page.

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March 2014 Safety Report

Safety Focus - Employer Education - Frank Gates University

 

Frank Gates will once again be offering half-day sessions designed to keep group members informed about Ohio Bureau of Workers" Compensation (BWC) changes, as well as worker's compensation cost control recommendations from Frank Gates. The seminars will also include: Safety, Managed Care in Ohio workers' compensation, Claims Management and Risk Management. In order to make participation as convenient as possible, the seminar will be offered a number of times at locations around the state. For more information and to register, please click on the link below.

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February 2014 Safety Report

Ohio Safety Congress - Your Pathway to Safety - March 25-27, 2014

 

BWC invites you to find your pathway to safety at the 2014 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo!
Education is crucial to prepare you and your business for what's ahead. OSC14 offers a variety of educational topics, workshops, skill levels and presenters.

Among the many pathways to safety that will be explored at this year's Safety Congress is the pathway to a drug-free workplace. To learn more about this year's employer education workshops focused on a drug-free workplace, please download the OSC 14 flyer.

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January 2014 Safety Report

Safety Focus - Lifting

 

Whether you’re at work or conducting daily activities at home, the potential exists for injuries to occur as a result of lifting. Lifting principles applied before, during and after working hours should lower the risk of back strains and sprains, the most common ailments that humans experience. To find out more about how to reduce lifting-related injuries, click on the link below

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December 2013 Safety Report

Safety Focus - 2014 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo - SAVE THE DATE!

 

The 2014 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo is scheduled for March 25-27, 2014 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Please plan to take advantage of this opportunity to find your agency's pathway to safety!. Please click on the link below to download the Save the Date and learn more.

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November 2013 Safety Report

Safety Focus - BWC'S Drug-Free Workplace

 

Are you addressing the hazards associated with employees using and/or abusing alcohol and other drugs? Within the workplace, alcohol and other drug use is a contributing factor in 40% of accidents ending in death and 47% of serious injury accidents. To learn more about how you can do more to reduce the risk of alchohol and other drug- related injury in your workplace and save money through participation in the BWC's Drug-Free Safety Program (DFSP), please download the Frank Gates Advisor article below.

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October 2013 Safety Report

Safety Focus - Cold Weather Safety

 

As winter approaches and temperatures continue to drop, it is critical that workers reduce the risk of cold stress or hypothermia by practicing prevention, being aware of the signs of cold stress, hypothermia, and frostbite, and knowing what to do should those conditions occur. To learn more, please click on the link below.

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September 2013 Safety Report

Safety Focus - Using Ergonomics to Reduce the Risk of Injury

 

Employers can improve employee comfort and reduce injuries by applying ergonomic principles in their workplace. Ergonomics is the science of arranging and adjusting the work environment to fit the worker. Click on the link below to view tips for improving the ergonomics for employees who type a great deal or spend a large portion of their day on computer-related tasks.

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August 2013 Safety Report

Safety Focus - BWC 10-Step Business Safety Plan

 

Creating a safe workplace means integrating the emphasis on worker safety into every aspect of the organization's activities. It means careful planning and implementation. The BWC has designed a 10 Step Plan for Safety to help companies develop a culture where all members of the organization actively manage workplace safety and health. To access a quick reminder of the 10 steps, please click on the link below.

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July 2013 Safety Report

Safety Focus - Beat the Heat

 

Even as we are all enjoying the summer months, it is critical that we remember to remain aware of the dangers associated with heat illness and practice the steps to remain healthy at work and play. To learn more about the warning signs of heat illness and the simple steps you and your staff can take to "beat the heat" please click on the link below.

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May 2013 Safety Report

Safety Focus: Heat Stress

 

As summer approaches and the temperatures begin to rise, it is especially important that all staff and supervisors recognize symptoms of heat stress and the emergency care that is critical should heat stress occur. To learn more please click on the link below.

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April 2013 Safety Report

Announcing the 2013 Frank Gates Workers Comp Seminar Series

 

Frank Gates is pleased to once again offer annual Ohio State Fund Workers' Compensation Seminar Series. A copy of the Seminar registration flyer with agenda is attached. The registration materials have been sent to OCCA Group Rating Program Participants. These annual Seminars provide our members important BWC updates, premium reduction alternatives and safety related information. THE SESSIONS WILL SATISFY THE 2-HOUR SAFETY REQUIREMENT FOR THOSE WHO EXPERIENCED CLAIMS IN THE PREVIOUS RATING YEAR. Please feel free to join us at one of the following sessions. The sessions are being offered on several dates and at various locations around Ohio to facilitate your ability to attend. If you attend a seminar, you must stay for the entire 4 hours to meet the requirement. To view the dates and locations, review the agenda for the sessions, and download a registration form, please click on the link below.

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March 2013 Safety Report

SAVE THE DATE: 2013 OHIO SAFETY CONGRESS

 

The 2013 Ohio Safety Congress will be held in Columbus on April 9-12, 2013 and will feature a wide variety of speakers, educational events, and displays designed to enable participants to improve workplace safety and health.

For details and registration information for this FREE event, please click on the link below.

[ To Learn More and Register ]


 

February 2013 Safety Report

Safety Focus: Step 10 of the 10-Point BCW Business Plan

 

The Bureau of Worker's Compensation 10-Step Business Plan for Safety provides a step by step process for increasing safety in the workplace and reducing the costs associated with workplace-related injury and illness. Step Ten of the plan lays out the importance of record keeping and data analysis.

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January 2013 Safety Report

Safety Focus: Slips, Trips, and Falls

 

Slips, trips and falls are a significant cause of injuries both at work and away. This should alert you to the importance of recognizing hazards that can cause slips, trips, and falls and the value of establishing programs to inspect and correct the hazards. To learn more, please click on the link below.

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December 2012 Safety Report

Safety Focus: Step 9 of the 10-Point BCW Business Plan

 

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation has put forth a 10-Point Business Plan designed to improve the safety and health of Ohio's workforce. Step Nine of that plan centers on the need to provide all employees with a written safety-and-health policy signed by the top company official expressing the employer's values and commitment to workplace safety and health. To learn more about Step Nine click on the link on the link below. To read 10-Point Plan in its entirety, please click on the link on the left side of this page.


 

November 2012 Safety Report

Meeting the BWC 2-Hour Safety Training Requirement

 

As you likely are aware, the BWC Rule requires employers in the Group Rating or Group Retro Program who had a claim within the preceding calendar year to attend two hours of safety training during the policy year. Only one employee needs to complete the requirement. There are a variety of ways in which this requirement can be met including online training courses. To access dates and locations for Frank Gates seminars that will satisfy this requirement, please click on the link below.

[ To Learn More and Register for Frank Gates 2-Hour Safety Sessions ]


 

October 2012 Safety Report

Safety Focus: BWC Safety and Health Services

 

At no added cost, BWC offers businesses comprehensive and valuable workplace safety and health services. The BWC’s mission is to lower risks, making workplaces safer and healthier. BWC provides support for businesses to improve their bottom line by reducing workers’ compensation costs. To learn more, please click on the link below.

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September 2012 Safety Report

Safety Focus: General Safety Rules

 

A Company’s General Health and Safety Rules are put in place to protect all workers and visitors. These workers may be contractors entering your facility or job site or they may be your own employees. The rules are to be reviewed and followed by everyone to ensure their safety.

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August 2012 Safety Report

Safety Focus: Step 8 of the 10-Point BWC Business Plan -

 

The Bureau of Worker's Compensation 10-Step Business Plan for Safety provides a step by step process for increasing safety in the workplace and reducing the costs associated with workplace-related injury and illness. Step Eight of the plan outlines the importance of effectively communicating safety work practices both orally and in writing to all employees.

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July 2012 Safety Report

Safety Focus - Use Ergonomics to Reduce Injuries

 

Employers can improve employee comfort and reduce injuries by applying ergonomic principles in their workplace. Ergonomics is the science of arranging and adjusting the work environment to fit the worker. For employees who type a great deal or spend a large portion of their day on computer-related tasks, here are some items to check:

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May 2012 Safety Report

Safety Focus -

 

Whether you’re at work or conducting daily activities at home, the potential exists for injuries to occur as a result of lifting. Lifting principles applied before, during and after working hours should lower the risk of back strains and sprains, the most common ailments that humans experience. To find out more about how to reduce lifting-related injuries, click on the link below

[ Learn More ]


 

April 2012 Safety Report

Announcing the 2012 Frank Gates Workers Comp Seminar Series

 

Frank Gates is pleased to once again offer annual Ohio State Fund Workers' Compensation Seminar Series. A copy of the Seminar registration flyer with agenda is attached. The registration materials have been sent to OCCA Group Rating Program Participants. These annual Seminars provide our members important BWC updates, premium reduction alternatives and safety related information. THE SESSIONS WILL SATISFY THE 2-HOUR SAFETY REQUIREMENT FOR THOSE WHO EXPERIENCED CLAIMS IN THE PREVIOUS RATING YEAR. Please feel free to join us at one of the following sessions. The sessions are being offered on several dates and at various locations around Ohio to facilitate your ability to attend. To view the dates and locations, review the agenda for the sessions, and download a registration form, please click on the link below.

[ Learn More and Register ]


 

March 2012 Safety Report

Safety Focus: Step Six of the 10-Point BCW Business Plan - Safety and Health Process Coordination

 

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation has put forth a 10-Point Business Plan designed to improve the safety and health of Ohio's workforce. Step Six of that plan centers on the need to designate an employee to coordinate accident-prevention in the workplace. To learn more about Step Six click on the link on the link below. To read 10-Point Plan in its entirety, please click on the link on the left side of this page.

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February 2012 Safety Report

Save the Date - 2012 Ohio Safety Congress

 

The 2012 Ohio Safety Congress will be held in Columbus on Marrch 27-29, and will feature a wide variety of speakers, educational events, and displays designed to enable participants to improve workplace safety and health.

For details and registration information for this FREE event, please click on the link below.

[ Learn More and Register ]


 

January 2012 Safety Report

Safety Focus - Motor Vehicle Safety

 

Did you know motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of all accidental deaths in the workplace. Traffic accidents alone claim more than 30,000 lives each year and cause more than one million injuries when factoring in forklift accidents, excavation accidents, and other accidents involving material handling equipment. What we do behind the wheel not only affects us, it can have a direct impact on other drivers on the road, passengers in our vehicle, roadside workers, and pedestrians. To learn more about ways to reduce the risk of motor vehicle injuries, please click below.

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December 2011 Safety Report

Safety Focus: Step 9 of the 10-Point BCW Business Plan - Written Safety and Health Policy

 

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation has put forth a 10-Point Business Plan designed to improve the safety and health of Ohio's workforce. Step Nine of that plan centers on the need to provide all employees with a written safety-and-health policy signed by the top company official expressing the employer's values and commitment to workplace safety and health. To learn more about Step Nine click on the link on the link below. To read 10-Point Plan in its entirety, please click on the link on the left side of this page.

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November 2011 Safety Report

Safety Focus - Use Ergonomics to Reduce Injuries

 

Employers can improve employee comfort and reduce injuries by applying ergonomic principles in their workplace. Ergonomics is the science of arranging and adjusting the work environment to fit the worker. To find out more about how to reduce injuries for employees who type a great deal or spend a large portion of their day on computer-related tasks, click on the link below

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October 2011 Safety Report

Safety Focus:

 

Slips, trips and falls are a significant cause of injuries both at work and away. An awareness of the common causes of such accidents and their simple remedies will reduce greatly the likelihood of injury. To learn more, please click below.

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August 2011 Safety Report

Safety Focus: Hand Protection

 

We use our hands for so many things that we often take them for granted. Because of this, they are the most frequently injured part of the body. Planning ahead, paying more attention to your hands, keeping them out of harm’s way and using appropriate personal protective equipment can help prevent most of these injuries. To learn more, please click below

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July 2011 Safety Report

SAFETY FIRST IN FY12!!

 

As we begin what we hope will be another successful fiscal year for each of our Association members, it is critical that we all continue to emphasize workplace safety and health as a means of protecting our staff and controlling costs. The Bureau of Worker's Compensation 10-Step Business Plan for Safety provides a step by step process for increasing safety in the workplace and reducing the costs associated with workplace-related injury and illness. To learn more please download the 10-Step Business Plan for Safety here.

[ Download the 10-Step Business Plan for Safety ]


 

May 2011 Safety Report

Safety Focus - Use Ergonomics to Reduce Injuries

 

Employers can improve employee comfort and reduce injuries by applying ergonomic principles in their workplace. Ergonomics is the science of arranging and adjusting the work environment to fit the worker. To find out more about how to reduce injuries for employees who type a great deal or spend a large portion of their day on computer-related tasks, click on the link below

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April 2011 Safety Report

Announcing May 2011 Frank Gates University Safety Seminars

 

Frank Gates is pleased to once again offer annual Ohio State Fund Workers' Compensation Seminar Series. A copy of the Seminar registration flyer with agenda is attached. The registration materials have been sent to OCCA Group Rating Program Participants. These annual Seminars provide our members important BWC updates, premium reduction alternatives and safety related information. THE SESSIONS WILL SATISFY THE 2-HOUR SAFETY REQUIREMENT FOR THOSE WHO EXPERIENCED CLAIMS IN THE PREVIOUS RATING YEAR. Please feel free to join us at one of the following sessions. The sessions are being offered on several dates and at various locations around Ohio during the month of May to facilitate your ability to attend. The standard registration is $50.00 per person. To view the dates and locations, review the agenda for the sessions, and download a registration form, please click on the links below.

[ Dates and Locations of Frank Gates May Seminars ]

[ 2011 Frank Gates Seminar Agenda and Registration Form ]


 

March 2011 Safety Report

Meeting the BWC Safety Training Requirement

 

The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation requires that all policies in the July 1, 2010 Group Rating Program or Group Retrospective Rating Program who had a claim within the two preceding calendar years are required to attend two hours of safety training by June 30, 2011.

The Frank Gates Service Company is notifying all of their impacted clients. If your entity had one or more claims during calendar years 2008 or 2009, and your company participates in one of the July 1, 2010 Programs, the BWC has indicated that you must meet the safety training requirement. Please click on the link below to learn more about opportunities that the Frank Gates Services Company will provide in the coming weeks to satisfy the BWC requirement and gain the information and skills you need to make your workplace safer.

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February 2011 Safety Report

Promoting Safety for Employees and Visitors Through General Health and Safety Rules

 

A Company’s General Health and Safety Rules are put in place to protect all workers and visitors. These workers may be contractors entering your facility or job site or they may be your own employees. The rules are to be reviewed and followed by everyone to ensure their safety.

General Safety Rules will ensure that all Company personnel understand and follow the basic safety guidelines. They will apply to associates as well as visitors, contractors, and vendors. The General Safety Rules are to be followed at all times. For the associates of the company, the rules are a condition of their employment. They are not an option but a requirement.

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[ March 29-21, 2011 Ohio Safety Congress Details ]


 

January 2011 Safety Report

Save the Date - 2011 Ohio Safety Congress

 

SAVE THE DATE
2011 0HIO SAFETY CONGRESS

The 2011 Ohio Safety Congress will be held in Columbus on Marrch 29-31 and will feature a wide variety of speakers, educational events, and displays designed to enable participants to improve workplace safety and health.

For details and registration information for this FREE event, please click on the link below.

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December 2010 Safety Report

Getting the Most Out of Bureau of Workers Compensation Resources

 

BWC - A Partner in Workplace Safety and Health

At no added cost, the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation offers businesses comprehensive and valuable workplace safety and health services. The BWC’s mission is to lower risks, making workplaces safer and healthier. They provide support for businesses to improve their bottom line by reducing workers’ compensation costs.

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November 2010 Safety Report

November 2010 - Reducing the Risk of Injury to Office Workers

 

The risk of injury to office workers is much lower than to industrial workers. Because of this, office risks often go unrecognized, yet they could lead to serious personal injury or an office disaster. The attitude that office accidents do not amount to much is one of the prime causes of office accidents.

Offices can be safe! But only if you make safety your business. Every worker must be willing to adopt safe work procedures. Office supervisors must understand the nature of office hazards and unsafe practices and take measures to reduce or eliminate these hazards.

[ Reducing the Risk of Injury to Office Workers ]


 

October 2010 Safety Report

BWC 10 Step Business Plan for Safety -- Step Eight

 

The Bureau of Worker's Compensation 10-Step Business Plan for Safety provides a step by step process for increasing safety in the workplace and reducing the costs associated with workplace-related injury and illness. Step Eight of the plan outlines the importance of effectively communicating safety work practices both orally and in writing to all employees.

[ Written and Communicated Safe Work Practices ]


 

September 2010 Safety Report

BWC 10 Step Business Plan for Safety -- Step Six

 

The Bureau of Worker's Compensation 10-Step Business Plan for Safety provides a step by step process for increasing safety in the workplace and reducing the costs associated with workplace-related injury and illness. Step Six of the plan outlines the critical role of the accident-prevention coordinator.

[ Workplace Safety and the Accident Prevention Coordinator ]


 

August 2010 Safety Report

BWC 10 Step Business Plan for Safety

 

The Bureau of Worker's Compensation 10-Step Business Plan for Safety provides a step by step process for increasing safety in the workplace and reducing the costs associated with workplace-related injury and illness. To learn more please download the 10-Step Business Plan for Safety here.

[ 10-Step Business Plan for Safety ]


 

July 2010 Safety Report

BWC 10 Step Business Plan for Safety -- Step Five

 

The Bureau of Worker's Compensation 10-Step Business Plan for Safety provides a step by step process for increasing safety in the workplace and reducing the costs associated with workplace-related injury and illness. Step Five of the plan lays out the importance of timely notification of claims.

[ Timely Notification of Claims ]


 

June 2010 Safety Report

BWC 10 Step Business Plan for Safety -- Step Four

 

The Bureau of Worker's Compensation 10-Step Business Plan for Safety provides a step by step process for increasing safety in the workplace and reducing the costs associated with workplace-related injury and illness. Step Four of the plan lays out the importance of regular written and verbal communication with employees.

[ The Role of Effective Communication in Promoting Workplace Safety ]


 

May 2010 Safety Report

BWC 10 Step Business Plan for Safety -- Step Three

 

The Bureau of Worker's Compensation 10-Step Business Plan for Safety provides a step by step process for increasing safety in the workplace and reducing the costs associated with workplace-related injury and illness. Step Three of the plan outlines what employers can do to help injured workers in their return to work.

[ Medical Treatment and Return to Work ]


 

April 2010 Safety Report

BWC Approves New Drug-Free Safety Program

 

At the March 2010 BWC Board of Directors Meeting, the Board officially approved a new Drug-Free Safety Program (DFSP) effective July 1, 2010. The DFSP replaces BWC’s traditional Drug-Free Workplace Program (DFWP).

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March 2010 Safety Report

BWC 10 Step Business Plan for Safety -- Step Ten

 

The Bureau of Worker's Compensation 10-Step Business Plan for Safety provides a step by step process for increasing safety in the workplace and reducing the costs associated with workplace-related injury and illness. Step Ten of the plan lays out the importance of record keeping and data analysis.

[ Record Keeping, Data Analysis, and Workplace Safety ]


 

October 2009 Safety Report

H1N1 AND THE WORKPLACE: 10 TIPS FOR EMPLOYERS

 

Did you know…???


Preparedness is the best method to defend against the impacts of all threats and all hazards, including public health threats.

As we face the possibility of a wider H1N1 influenza outbreak, it is difficult to predict how the virus may or may not change. However, we know the nation must be prepared to respond appropriately. The Department of Homeland Security is working to ensure you have the necessary tools and information to be prepared as well. The severity of illness that 2009 H1N1 influenza flu will cause (including hospitalizations and deaths) or the amount of illness that may occur as a result of seasonal influenza during the 2009–2010 influenza season cannot be predicted with a high degree of certainty. Therefore, small businesses should plan to be able to respond in a flexible way to varying levels of severity and be prepared to take additional steps if a potentially more serious outbreak of influenza evolves during the fall and winter.

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September 2009 Safety Report

Computer Workstations and Injury Reduction

 

Did you know…???


Did you know that there are simple steps that employers and employees can take to reduce the likelihood of repetitive use injuries suffered at computer workstations? The Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation (OBWC) suggests the following tips to correctly position a computer workstation to reduce the risk of injury.

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August 2009 Safety Report

The H1N1 Virus -- Reduce Your Risks!

 

Did you know…???


Did you know that the 2009 H1N1 virus (often known as the swine flu) is thought to spread in the same way that the seasonal flu spreads. Therefore you can reduce the risk of catching or transmitting both seasonal flu and the H1N1 virus by following these simple steps (Source: Centers for Disease Control).

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July 2009 Safety Report

JULY 2009 SAFETY REPORT: DRIVING SAFELY

 

Did you know…???


Most Americans use transportation, either personal or public, on a daily basis.
Additionally, many workers drive their own car or a company-owned vehicle
as part of their job duties. All of this driving can lead to the potential for injuries and death. However, you can take steps to reduce possible injuries, death and
property damage. (Source: Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, 2009)

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June 2009 Safety Report

Nine (9) Key Safety Program Parameters

 

Continued success in the Group Rating program depends on your ability to avoid costly claims through ongoing safety efforts. The Nine (9) Key Safety Program Parameters reflect a sound approach to workplace safety. The BWC recommends these steps to all employers. We urge you to consider how you can best integrate them into your work environment.

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May 2009 Safety Report

Hot Weather Safety

 

As summer begins and temperatures rise, it is important that workers take extra precautions to reduce the risk of heat-induced illness. It is also critical that all employees know the signs and symptoms of heat-induced illness and the proper action to correct the situation.

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April 2009 Safety Report

Safety and the New Supervisor

 

Employers often promote new supervisors because they are good at what they do, but doing a job well requires a very different skill set than overseeing how others do the job. Every newly minted supervisor -- whether from inside or outside the company -- requires training and mentoring before he or she can be expected to perform at a high level. This is especially true with respect to ensuring that new supervisors are aware of and can effectively discharge their responsibilities for creating and maintaining a safe work environment.

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March 2009 Safety Report

Accident Prevention: Slips, Trips, and Falls

 

Slips, trips and falls are a significant cause of injuries both at work and away. An awareness of the common causes of such accidents and their simple remedies will reduce greatly the likelihood of injury.

[ Learn More ]


 

February 2009 Safety Report

2009 BWC Safety Congress and Expo

 

The Ohio Safety Congress & Expo is one of the finest occupational safety and health events in the Midwest. The event will offer dynamic keynote speakers, a variety of educational sessions and displays of occupational safety and health products.


If you play a role in your business’ accident prevention efforts, join more than 5,000 participants from private industry and public agencies at the 2009 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo, March 31-April 1, 2009 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.


In addition to top notch keynote speakers, the Ohio Safety Congress & Expo offers more than 100 educational sessions on such topics as safety program development, emergency planning, cost-cutting safety strategies, construction safety, injury management and ergonomic lifting guidelines.


To receive an official program for the event, simply e-mail your name and address to SafetyCongress@bwc.state.oh.us or call 800/OHIOBWC.


 

January 2009 Safety Report

Cold Weather Safety

 

As temperatures drop, it is important that workers that extra precautions to reduce the risk of cold stress or hypothermia. Employees should also know the signs and symptoms of hypothermia and frostbite and the proper action to take to correct the situation.

[ Learn More ]


 

December 2008 Safety Report

Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation Online Resources

 

The Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation has a wealth of online resources available to assist you as you train your employees and maintain a safe work environment. You can find out how to file a claim, how to reduce the risk of illness or injury for older workers, and how to develop a workplace plan for addressing a pandemic outbreak. These are just a few of the topics covered by these resources.

[ Learn More ]

[ Ohio Burea of Worker's Compensation Online Resource ]


 

November 2008 Safety Report

Violence in the Workplace

 

Identifying and Assessing Workplace Violence Hazards

[ Violence in the Workplace by Melinda Neal ]


 

October 2008 Safety Report

SLEEP vs. SAFETY

 

Falling asleep at your desk...

[ SLEEP vs. SAFETY - Melinda Neal ]


 

August 2008 Safety Report

Worker's Compensation University 2008 Dates, Locations, and Registration

 

BWC has the state covered with a WCU session near you. No matter where you live or work, it’s easy to get the information you need to run a safe, successful workers’ compensation program. Below are this year’s dates and locations.

September 3 – Cleveland
September 9 – Cincinnati
September 11 – Toledo
September 18 – Dayton
September 22 – Akron
September 24 – Columbus

[ Register Online Today ]


 

June 2008 Safety Report

Safety and Hygiene Training Center Classes for Ohio Workers

 

Attend one of the more than 60 occupational safety, health and ergonomics courses offered by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Division of Safety & Hygiene. Classes are held throughout the state as well as online.

The division offers courses at no extra cost to Ohio employers with active workers’ compensation policies.

[ View Class List and Learn How to Register ]



 

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