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Intel is coming to Ohio!
Intel, a great American company, is bringing its most advanced chip manufacturing operation in the world to Ohio. This project—the largest single private sector investment in Ohio history and an entirely new business sector for the state and the Midwest—will have monumental positive impacts for the nation and all of Ohio.
This initial investment of over $20 billion will be used to build two chip manufacturing facilities. This operation will generate more than 20,000 jobs for Ohioans including 3.000 intel jobs and 7,000 construction jobs.
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10% rate cut for public employers
Ohio’s public employers will pay nearly $17 million less in workers’ compensation insurance premiums next year to the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) thanks to a rate cut that went into effect Jan. 1, 2022. The reduction represents a statewide average. The actual premium change for an individual public entity will differ based on multiple factors, including employer type or classification, payroll levels, recent claims history, and their participation in various BWC programs.
A history of BWC rate changes since 2011 can be found online by clicking this link.
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Registration is open for the 2022 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo (OSC22). Thousands of safety professionals from across the country will gather virtually March 9-10 for two days of learning and networking.
OSC22 will feature over 40 live broadcast and on-demand sessions to help employers achieve success in business strategies, innovation and technology, governance and compliance, workers’ compensation, and professional development.
Visit www.ohiosafetycongress.com to register.
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The Substance Use Recovery & Workplace Safety Program (SURWSP) is now available in all 88 counties. This program offers reimbursement to employers for workplace substance use-related expenses like drug testing, training for supervisors and employees, and the development and review of workplace policies. Employers who enroll in the program also get free access to BWC’s Better You, Better Ohio workplace wellness program. Maximum reimbursement amounts vary by the type of expense, and restrictions regarding drug testing reimbursement apply.
Although BWC is managing the program directly in most counties, in some counties the program is managed on behalf of BWC by the county Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADAMH) board. A map and complete listing of counties and the separate processes for requesting reimbursement that applies to a county can be found on the Substance Use Recovery & Workplace Safety Program (SURWSP) along with frequently asked questions.
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Falls are the number two cause of fatalities in the workplace each year. The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Division of Safety and Hygiene has created a series of micro training videos on safety topics and areas of concern.
Click the image for tips and techniques to reduce your chances of slipping and injuring yourself.
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News Briefs
Public Employer True Up Coming Up
Reminder that Public Employer Taxing Districts true-up is due on Feb. 15, 2022 for the 2021 policy year. You must complete the report online using the Payroll true-up reports service offering. You can access the true up report on your My Policy page.
2022 Medical and Health Symposium
Featuring a live orthopedic surgery, COVID-19 sessions, an inspirational story, and more.
This year’s symposium has it all – a livestreamed orthopedic surgery, a motivational story that’s been made into a Netflix movie about Amberley Snyder’s triumph over tragedy, and the latest on COVID-19 and its long-term effects. Visit our symposium webpage to learn more and register today for our free, award-winning symposium being held Thursday, April 7 – Saturday, April 9, 2022.
We are seeking continuing education approvals for all symposium sessions over the three-day event for 18 different health care and legal professions. In addition, we have virtual exhibitor booths available for health care and legal-related companies, as well as supporting businesses and organizations with thousands of attendees expected. For more information, visit the symposium’s webpage, email medsymposium@bwc.state.oh.us, or call BWC’s provider contact center at 1-800-477-2292.
Safety Update
Check out the latest news from safety and health experts from BWC, NIOSH, and OSHA.
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Important dates
January 25: Webinar: Workers’ Compensation and How Safety Affects Small Business Profitability. More info online.
January 25: Better You, Better Ohio! wellness webinar. More info online.
January 26: Policy Activity Rebate (PAR) webinar. More info online.
January 27: Virtual Training: OSHA Recordkeeping Half-day Workshop. More info online.
January 28: Board of Directors Meeting.
January 31: Private employer program application deadline. More info online.
February 1: Virtual Training: Improving Hazard Recognition through Visual Literacy. More info online.
February 7: Virtual Training: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Series Module 3: Respiratory Protection and PPE. More info online.
February 8: Virtual Training: Electrical Safety in the Workplace through Insight and Implementation of NFPA 70E. More info online
February 9: Policy Activity Rebate (PAR) webinar. More info online.
February 10: Virtual Training: Job Safety Analysis. More info online.
Check out our blogs!
We encourage you to visit our blog each month to get the latest on news related to workers’ compensation. New stories:
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Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
Vision: To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.
Mission: To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day. Core Values: One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.
Established in 1912, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is the exclusive provider of workers’ compensation insurance in Ohio, serving 249,000 public and private employers. With nearly 1,600 employees and assets of approximately $25 billion, BWC is one of the largest state-run insurance systems in the United States. For more, visit www.bwc.ohio.gov.
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