Developing Supervisor Safety Responsibilities
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...
Heat Stress and Illnesses
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...
Ohio Workers’ Comp & Experience Modification Rate
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...
Prevent Heat Illness at Work
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. ...
Safety Council enrollment deadline approaching
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...
Safety in the Office
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...
