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BWC Featured Items
OSC22 announces opening & general session keynote speakers
Each morning 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. EST, hear nationally recognized speakers on subjects unique to today’s world and business environment.
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Adapt and Elevate: Improving Performance Through Metacognition
On Wednesday, March 9 join us as we meet Michael Bonner, visionary leader and fourth/sixth grade English teacher at the famed Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, as he outlines principles of environment & culture, purposeful collaboration, and how self-development can create a higher level of performance. The entire world was forced to stop due to Covid-19 as it wreaked havoc across multiple industries. It dismantled many businesses and forced most organizations into emergency online systems. In spite of all of the damage that has taken place, we have been presented with a prime opportunity to reimagine how we operate from a new perspective!
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Management Mess to Leadership Success
On Thursday, March 10, hear Scott Miller, Special Advisor on Thought Leadership for Franklin Covey and author of Management Mess to Leadership Success highlight seven of his 30 challenges to become the leader YOU would follow.
Based on personal life lessons, including failure in his first leadership position and several messy management experiences since in his two-decade journey to leadership success, Scott will openly and transparently share his story. It is one that sets him apart and provides inspiration for every juncture of your career.
Register now at ohiosafetycongress.com!
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Upcoming BWC Training Classes
Virtual Training Classes (VTCs) Instructor-led classes providing the opportunity for participation and interaction consistent with the comparable BWC in-person class experience. VTCs offer the same continuing education units (CEUs)* and the same BWC program credits as the equivalent in-person class.
Webinars
4/12/2022: Accident Investigation: Ergonomic Injuries 11 a.m. - 12p.m. 4/21/2022: Reducing Amputation Hazards 1:30-2:30 p.m.
4/22/2022: Safe Patient Handling – Policy and Tools 11 a.m. - 12p.m.
BWC Library Question of the Month
A question received by the library over the past month with our response.
Question:
What are the egress requirements concerning emergency exit doors?
Answer:
Emergency exit doors must conform to requirements found in the Ohio Fire Code, OSHA, and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Here are some takeaways from each. Please note: There may be exceptions for the requirements listed under each set of rules/standards, and you should consult the entire standard (we have hyperlinked to each below). Occupancy and other special circumstances may dictate whether specifics of the code apply to your situation. If you need help determining what your situation calls for, please reach out to our BWC Safety Consultants. Consultation services are free for those with a BWC policy, and you can find out more on our website.
OSHA 1910.36 - Exit Routes and Emergency Planning: “1910.37(b)(3) Each exit route door must be free of decorations or signs that obscure the visibility of the exit route door.”
Ohio Fire Code 1307:7-7-10: “(b) [BE] 1010.1.2 Door swing. Egress doors shall be of the pivoted or side-hinged swinging type.”
NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code: “7.2.1.5.1 Door leaves shall be arranged to be opened readily from the egress side whenever the building is occupied.”
If you have questions about one of the standards above, a question about fire codes/egress requirements, or any questions related to occupational safety and health, Ask a librarian or send an email to library@bwc.state.oh.us.
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OSHA News
Powered Industrial Trucks Design Standard Update
OSHA announced a planned update to the Powered Industrial Truck Design Standard on Feb. 16. The updated document is available from the National Archives Federal Register website. You can make comments on the updated standard until May 17, 2022. The focus of the changes is to update the rule to reflect the latest design and construction standards.
HVAC Improvements in Winter
This new OSHA Alert contains steps to improve ventilation in buildings and has information about what work requires an HVAC professional to perform. Providing good indoor air quality is critical during the winter months when viruses are circulating.
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NIOSH/CDC News
NIOSH eNews
The February NIOSH eNews features an article on 3D printing and safety. The article links to information about the risks of working with 3D printers and a NIOSH assessment of 3D printers in the workplace.
Data Visualization on Workplace Lead Exposure
A new data visualization added to the NIOSH website shows lead exposure trends by year, state, or industry. The information comes from blood lead levels obtained from the Adult Blood Lead Exposure Surveillance program.
New Report on Inhalation Hazards
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine published a Consensus Study Report, Frameworks for Protecting Workers and the Public from Inhalation Hazards, to provide recommendations for the oversight and guidance of respiratory protection in the United States. This NIOSH Blog post summarizes the report which includes recommendations for the seven core functions for both expanded occupational use and personal use of respiratory protection.
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Other News
New Opioid Misuse Prevention and Recovery Resources
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences published a new document, Initiatives to Prevent Opioid Misuse and Promote Recovery Friendly Workplace Programs. This report has information about initiatives from unions, companies, and local communities to prevent opioid misuse and support recovery. The document has toolkits and resources directed to employers. RecoveryOhio has resources as well.
Study Looking for Participants
The Canadian Institute for Work and Health is gathering field knowledge about policies, programs and practices related to post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSIs) that are being implemented in firefighter, paramedic, and police organizations. The team is seeking input from first responder services and associations, as well as from non-profits supporting firefighters, paramedics, or police officers—especially those outside Canada. Please email jvarickanickal@iwh.on.ca to take part.
Workplace Electrical Injuries
The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) publishes injury statistics on their website. The current data table report focuses on the years 2011-2020. A summary of the findings is available on the ESFI Workplace Injury & Fatality Statistics website.
New Safety Climate Measurement Tool
CPWR created a new tool that construction companies can use to survey their company’s safety climate and find tools to improve it. The free resource, Safety Climate-Safety Management Information System (SC-SMIS) has three components, an assessment tool, a safety resource repository, and a tool to track the success of plans put in place to use those resources. Users can create an account to use the SC-SMIS or enter the site as a guest and view information about how the tools work.
Heat Stress Webinar
Safex is hosting a free OSHA Heat Stress & Heat Acclimation Plans webinar on March 3, 2022 at 1:00 PM During the webinar, Safex will walk participants through OSHA’s new heat stress enforcement initiatives. They will also cover the latest news on OSHA’s National Emphasis Program (coming in 2022), the rulemaking process and enforcement initiatives.
Construction Industry Top Work-related Illnesses and Injuries Webinar
The magazine Occupational Health & Safety presents a webinar on March 10, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. focusing on trends in construction industry jobsite hazards. Speakers from CPWR share recent research and share resources for upcoming industry safety events. Register here to attend this free event.
The Ohio BWC Library of BWC’s Division of Safety & Hygiene compiles and distributes this newsletter each month.
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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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