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BWC Featured Items
New Firefighter Grants for turnout gear – check it out
The Firefighter Exposure to Environmental Elements Grant (FEEEG) Program is accepting applications. We're using a new grant management portal to improve the experience for applicants by allowing them to complete all activities online. The program now allows for a three-year eligibility cycle. Additionally, turnout gear dryers can now be applied for as well as turnout gear for volunteer firefighters.
Watch a recent webinar on the FEEEG Program available at bwclearningcenter.com. You must have a free Learning Center account to watch. You can create an account easily, you just need your BWC policy number. Search “replay” at the top of the homepage to find past webinars.
Save the date!
The Ohio Safety Congress & Expo® returns March 27-29, 2024. This year’s event features expert content in 13 educational tracks. Visit www.ohiosafetycongress.com for the latest information.
October BWC In-Person Training, Safety Webinars, and Virtual Training Classes
BWC has numerous safety training opportunities for you and your employees.
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Monthly Safety Topic
Don’t take the fall! Each year an average of six Ohioans are killed due to falls from heights. An additional 1,800 are injured. Slips, trips, and falls are the second leading cause of fatalities after transportation accidents. Knowing the ABCDs of fall protection can protect you on the job:
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A: Anchor points
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B: Body support/harness
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C: Connectors/lanyard
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D: Descent/rescue
Check out these BWC resources on falls.
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Library Question of the Month
A question received by the library over the past month with our response.
Question: What are the requirements for emergency exit routes?
Answer: Requirements for emergency exit routes are governed at the national and state levels. We recommend you review the following in their entirety for detailed information:
To view NFPA standards in their entirety, including NFPA 101: Life Safety Code, follow this link and follow the instructions on the Free Access page: Free access NFPA codes and standards
If you need help understanding emergency exit routes, contact BWC’s Division of Safety and Hygiene. Consultation services are free for employers with a BWC policy. Find out more on our website.
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National Fire Prevention Week
October 8 -14 is National Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme is “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire preventionTM.” You can get kid’s activities, lesson plans, safety tip sheets, and more at the National Fire Protection Association website for the campaign.
National Protect Your Hearing Month
October is National Hearing Protection Month. The It’s A Noisy Planet website has information on hearing loss for parents, kids and preteens, and educators. Other informative hearing protection sites: Too Loud! For Too Long! and the video series Teens on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss.
Annular Solar Eclipse
On Oct. 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central, and South America. Ohio will see 30%-40% of the sun obscured by the moon. NASA reminds everyone, it is never safe to look directly at the Sun during an annular eclipse without specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing. Review these safety guidelines to prepare for safely viewing the eclipse.
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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