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Heat stress and illnesses
We are well into the dog days of summer! Many of us may be thinking that fall (and cooler weather) are right around the corner. However, it is important we stay mindful of the hazards from the heat during these last few months. There are ways we can comba...
True-Up Deadline Coming Soon: Here’s what you need to know
The deadline to report your actual payroll to the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) for this policy year is fast approaching, and it's important you don't miss it. We've gathered information on the process, and everything you need to know about f...
Returning to the office? Double check your workplace safety
The office setting sure has changed over the past few years. Many of us are returning to the office full-time, others are working from home and some of us are working a hybrid schedule. No matter what our work schedule is we need to stay diligent abou...
Premium installment & true-up reporting for private employers
Employers must pay premiums timely to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) to receive and maintain workers' compensation coverage. Through the year, employers have been making premium installment payments based on estimated payroll. As we...
Ohio BWC reimbursing employers in Drug-Free Workplace program
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) is reimbursing employers for workplace substance use-related activities. The BWC is partnering with the Alcohol Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADAMH) boards to help employers more effectively manage subs...
Premium discounts, safety & Ohio workers’ compensation
Much of the discussion about workers’ compensation surrounds group rating programs and group retrospective rating programs. Both programs can effectively reduce the amount of premium that you pay to the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). The group...
How Incident & Accident Investigations Make Your Workplace Healthier
When an injury or illness occurs, it may be a symptom that something is wrong in your organization’s safety process. A thorough, well-documented incident/accident investigation will identify this problem and lessen the chance of its recurrence. The pri...
OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for healthcare and updated guidance for all industries. This healthcare ETS applies, with some exceptions, to settings where any employee provides he...
