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...
by Dessie Buchanan | Jun 30, 2022 | Member News, Safety Blog
The office setting sure has changed over the past few years. Many of us are returning to the office full-time, others are working from home and some of us are working a hybrid schedule. No matter what our work schedule is we need to stay diligent about the office...
by Dessie Buchanan | Jun 22, 2022 | Member News, Safety Blog
Employers must pay premiums timely to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) to receive and maintain workers’ compensation coverage. Through the year, employers have been making premium installment payments based on estimated payroll. As we near the...
by Dessie Buchanan | Jun 22, 2022 | Member News, Safety Blog
Developing an effective safety program is key to a healthy workplace for your employees and your bottom line. Not only are there costs associated with injuries but there are other affected areas such as employee morale and potential violations that could result in...
