Events & News

 

 

 

BWC Board of Directors Vote to Update State Fund Investment Policy Statement

Safety-based Rate Reform Programs Also Approved

COLUMBUS – The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors today approved a comprehensive update to the State Insurance Fund’s investment policy statement (IPS). The new IPS will provide further diversification within both fixed income and equity investments.  Read more...

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Annually, the Division of Safety & Hygiene publishes the Safety Leader's Discussion Guide. The monthly articles are written in a style that encourages participation and interaction and includes lists of additional resources. For the first time this year, DSH accepted submissions from the public and staff to create the guide.

 

Monthly 2009 Discussion Guide topics include: job safety analysis, computer workstation ergonomics training, traffic control/flaggers, hand tool safety, safety on the road, preventing cuts and lacerations, combustible dust in the workplace, crisis plans for schools, asbestos awareness, protecting older workers, and safety management systems.

 

You can visit https://www.ohiobwc.com/employer/forms/publications/nlbwc/SafeHygPubs1.asp to download an electronic copy or request a hard copy. Copies can also be requested by calling 1-800-OHIOBWC (644-6292) and press 0212 for the safety services customer service line.