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BWC Featured News
BWC Relaunches the Safety Intervention Grant
The Safety Intervention Grant Program (SIG) is now accepting applications! Employers can complete their application and their reporting requirements online.
The SIG program provides 3-to-1 matching funds up to $40,000 for state fund private and public employers. The funds are available to purchase equipment to substantially reduce or eliminate injuries and illness associated with a particular task or operation.
Ohio Safety Congress and Expo® The Ohio Safety Congress and Expo® will return to the Greater Columbus Convention Center March 8-10. Our hotel block is now open. Book early for the best selection and rates!
December BWC In Person Training, Safety Webinars, and Virtual Training Classes
We’re offering a variety of training in December. View our full list.
New Written Safety Program Template: Fall Protection in Construction
Download customizable templates from BWC’s Written Safety Program Templates page including a new Fall Protection in Construction. The templates are available in a MS Word format to customize for your company’s specific needs.
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BWC Library Question of the Month
A question received by the library over the past month with our response.
Question:
What does ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment say about the temperature of flushing fluid for eyewash equipment? Are there specific temperatures for specific chemical exposures?
Answer:
ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014 says that flushing fluid needs to be “tepid.” This is defined in the standard as between 60- and 100-degrees F (16 to 38 C). However, section 5.4.6. states that if a chemical reaction is accelerated by the flushing fluid temperature, then an assessment needs to be conducted by a safety advisor to determine the best temperature. Appendix B6: Delivered Flushing Fluid Temperature explains the rationale behind requiring flushing fluid temperature to be tepid, which includes preventing hypothermia and to lessen the interaction of chemicals with skin and eye tissue.
If you need help understanding emergency eyewashes, contact BWC’s Division of Safety and Hygiene. Consultation services are no cost for those with a BWC policy. Find out more on our website.
If you have question related to occupational safety and health, email the library at library@bwc.state.oh.us.
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BWC's Division of Safety & Hygiene provides a variety of programs, services, and resources to help Ohio employers create a safe and healthy workplace.
Visit bwc.ohio.gov or email BWCDSH@bwc.state.oh.us or call 1-800-644-6292.
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
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Established in 1912, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is the exclusive provider of workers’ compensation insurance in Ohio, serving 257,000 public and private employers. With nearly 1,600 employees and assets of approximately $21 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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