by Dessie Buchanan | Aug 10, 2022 | Safety Blog
by Gary W. Hanson, President American Safety & Health Management Consultants, Inc. Supervisors play a key role in ensuring a safety program is effective. Each supervisor should demonstrate the company’s commitment to the safety program at all times. This...
by Dessie Buchanan | Aug 2, 2022 | Safety Blog
We are well into the dog days of summer! Many of us may be thinking that fall (and cooler weather) are right around the corner. However, it is important we stay mindful of the hazards from the heat during these last few months. There are ways we can combat heat...
by Dessie Buchanan | Aug 2, 2022 | Member News, Safety Blog
Ohio is one of a handful of states that has a state administered workers’ compensation system. The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC), established in 1912, is the largest state-operated provider of workers’ compensation insurance in the United States. An...
by Dessie Buchanan | Jul 8, 2022 | Member News, Safety Blog
Outdoor and indoor heat exposure can be dangerous. Nearly 3 out of 4 heat illness fatalities happen during the first week of work. New and returning workers need to build tolerance to heat by taking frequent breaks and working shorter shifts in the heat to start. ...
by Dessie Buchanan | Jun 30, 2022 | Member News, Safety Blog
Thousands of Ohio employers benefit from the education, resource sharing and premium savings which result from actively participating in their local safety council monthly meetings. BWC Safety Councils can help you: Learn techniques for increasing safety, health, and...
