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Comparing Group Rating and Group Retrospective Rating Programs

Ohio Safety Congress & Expo Registration Now Open

2012 Event Features Employee Wellness and Workplace Safety Theme

Registration is now open for the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) 2012 Safety Congress and Expo (OSC12), the largest and longest-running occupational safety, health and workers’ compensation conference in Ohio. The free, annual event will run March 27-29 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and registration is available online at ohiobwc.com.

BWC Finalizes Alternative Rating Program Changes

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) has approved a number of changes to its alternative rating programs. These changes are designed to encourage meaningful behaviors by employers. Specific areas of focus are injury prevention, loss control and return-to-work efforts.

Ohio BWC Board Approves Credibility Changes

The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board approved a maximum credibility of 53% for the July 2012 through June 2013 policy period. As a result, the maximum discount for Ohio’s group rating program will increase from 51% to 53% over this same policy period.

Buehrer Announces Expansion of Safety Council Program

Stephen Buehrer, Administrator/CEO of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC), has announced the continuation and expansion of the Safety Council Rebate Incentive Program, which allows employers to earn rebates on their workers’ compensation premiums for participating in their local safety council and reducing workplace injuries.

Icy and Dicey

Don’t slip or fall on wet or icy pavement

Winter weather creates its share of hazards; cold temperatures, bad road conditions, and the risk of catching a cold or the flu.

The Nine Keys to Improving Workplace Safety

This nine part series covers the universal elements of safety management programs that deliver measurable results.

Walk the Safety Walk

And don’t forget about your feet!

Approximately 100,000 to 200,000 on-the-job foot injuries occur every year. If an injury is sustained to one or both of your feet, how would you get around or work? The injury could possibly cause permanent damage or pain every time you put weight on your foot.

Superman Can’t Fly

Injury statistics show that one third of all new employees will have an accident within the first year of their employment.

Cost Salary Continuation Policy

One of the best ways to reduce future workers' compensation cost is to establish a Salary Continuation Policy.

Safety Tips For Winter Driving

The potential for bad weather at this time of year brings with it an increased threat of vehicle accidents.

Safety Programs in the Workplace Promote a Positive Environment

A safety program is a valuable asset to any business. An established safety program will protect employees, equipment and property; provide financial strength; and maintain a company’s reputation.

Safety: Have to Vs. Want to

Like most people, I hate doing things I dislike or am forced to do. There just isn’t any enthusiasm or passion.

Reviewing the Nine Key Safety Parameters

Nine Program Parameters have proven successful for many companies and provide a general guide for helping companies implement and manage an effective Safety Program.

Report Shows Necessity of Management Commitment

Concepts Embodied in BWC’s 10-Step Business Plan for Safety

Many companies do some level of safety training, ranging from a brief safety orientation for new hires to a more rigorous, structured schedule of safety meetings and training with all employees.

Regular Safety Communication

One of the keys to a successful safety program is regular communication between management and employees.

Planning for Success

One of the hardest things any company has to do each year is to plan for the future.

Motivating Employees to Work Safely

Attitude greatly influences behavior and safe work behavior is the most critical factor to a successful Safety Program.

Making Safety Committees Work

One of the Nine Key Safety Program Parameters that has been issued by the Division of Safety and Hygiene for Group Rated Companies is employee involvement and recognition.

Major Elements of an Effective Safety Program

When we talk about a Safety Program we must always consider what it is that we want to achieve from our efforts. A Safety Program should contribute directly to a company’s ability to Be Successful, Grow and Make a Profit. It does this by protecting a company’s must vital assets.

Identifying Occurence Events

The vast majority of accidents are not caused by serious unsafe situations. Most of us recognize these situations and take the appropriate steps to avoid the dangers. It is the everyday little things we do that cause most accidents. These are called Occurrence Events.

Cut Out Cuts

Help your hands so they can help you

Your hands are exposed to injury perhaps more than any other part of your body simply because you use them so often. However, you can prevent hand injuries if you’re aware of the potential hazards and take the proper precautions.

Cost Impact of Safety

The real importance of a Safety Program should be focused instead on protecting the company’s employees, equipment and property to reduce the financial consequences that could be caused by an unexpected accident or accidents.

Be a Safety Ambassador

At any given time, there could be people in your facility who are not employees such as visitors, vendors and temporary employees.

The ABC’s of Safety

When we start school one of the first things we are taught is our ABC’s. They are the building blocks of our ability to read. Without learning our ABC’s we are at an extreme disadvantage in life. The ABC’s are so fundamental to learning that often when faced with learning new tasks, we are told it is as simple as ABC.

The 10 Key Employee Safety Responsibilities

It only takes a second for a serious accident to take place. If one does, it can have serious long-term effects for the employee, his/her family and the company as well as an impact on the company's workers' compensation cost. No one wins when a serious accident takes place.

Enforcement Numbers Prove New OSHA Mantra

Over the last two years, leaders at the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) have claimed that “There’s a new OSHA in town” and that the agency planned on returning to its enforcement roots. Recent inspection and citation numbers seem to prove that point.