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Ohio, The Heart of it All
We are proud to introduce our new BWC brand which aligns with the state’s new branding. While communications you receive from BWC will look a little different, one thing won’t change – our continued commitment to delivering consistently excellent experiences for each of our customers every day.
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BWC featured items
Safety Grants
The Firefighter Exposure to Environmental Elements Grants (FEEEG) Program has been expanded to include turnout gear for volunteer firefighters. With the change, volunteer fire departments can now apply for up to $15,000 every three years for firefighting gear such as trousers, boots, suspenders, and jackets.
Safety Training
Check out our August training flyer for opportunities for you and your employees.
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Monthly Safety Topic
Common hazards with lawn mowing
Mowing the lawn is a common activity many of us do regularly. Because it is so common, we often forget about common hazards both at work and at home. Ensure your employees are properly trained on the equipment they will be using. Review the manufacturer’s manuals that cover safe operation of the equipment. Always make sure employees inspect the terrain before mowing. Everyone involved in mowing should wear the proper personal protective equipment: shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, and sunscreen or long sleeves/pants. Check out our full list of mowing safety tips for more information!
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BWC library question of the month
A question received by the library over the past month with our response.
Question: Do you have any videos on heat stress?
Answer: This is a “hot” topic lately! We have several videos on heat stress available on our subscription to video streaming service Streamery. To access the streaming videos, complete the BWC Video Library borrower registration and write down your 6-digit borrower ID when finished. Once you are registered, please email the BWC Library at library@bwc.ohio.gov with your name and video library borrower ID number. We can then email instructions on how to access the streaming videos.
For more information about streaming videos, please see the Safety Videos page under the dropdown for “Streaming videos”.
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Other safety news
Safe + Sound Week is a multi-organization nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America's workers safe. This year Safe + Sound Week provides resources for businesses on mental health and well-being. Use the link to see how to participate.
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National emphasis program on warehousing and distribution center operations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration began a national emphasis program to prevent workplace hazards in warehouses, processing facilities distribution centers, and high-risk retail establishments. This is a three-year program focused on hazards related to powered industrial vehicle operations, material handling and storage, walking and working surfaces, means of egress, and fire protection.
New NIOSH guidance document on dump truck safety
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) published a new study, Preventing Dump Truck-related Injuries and Deaths During Construction – Guidance for Employers.
Construction heat hazard injury prevention
The Center for Construction Research and Training has materials to prevent heat injury to construction workers including two new heat checklists. Check out their Heat Hazards page.
The Ohio BWC Library of BWC’s Division of Safety & Hygiene compiles and distributes this newsletter each month.
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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
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 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 bwc.ohio.gov.
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