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OhioBWC

  1. Have you taken advantage of our on-site safety consulting services recently? ow.ly/bhdec #BWCsafe
  2. Private employers in the 1-Claim Program have a June 30 deadline to meet the education requirement. See details: ow.ly/bhbqK #BWCem
  3. June is National Safety Month! Thanks to @NSCSafety for sharing these helpful materials! ow.ly/bgxfV #BWCsafe
  4. Do you have a violence in the workplace prevention program? Talk with employees about this sensitive subject. ow.ly/bgxUF #BWCsafe
  5. Mansfield area employers: Register now for 3 day class, June 12-14, Safety Fundamentals Exam (ASP) Review. ow.ly/bgvvj #BWCsafe
  6. Employers participating in the 50/50 payment plan have a June 1 payment due date. Check your balance now: ow.ly/aPJLD #BWCem
  7. Are your employees getting enough sleep? Use this discussion guide to talk about dangers of fatigue at work. ow.ly/bfMkt #BWCsafe
  8. A weighty problem | The Columbus Dispatch ow.ly/bfaFv
  9. Tomorrow is "World No Tobacco Day"! Offering a workplace wellness program is a great way to encourage new health habits. #BWCsafe
  10. It's #Wellness Wednesday! If you are ready to bring wellness to your workplace, we are here to help. ow.ly/bf4zL #BWCsafe
  11. Thx for #FFs & RTs! @Work_Comp_Wire @NYSIF_1914 @HmsMCO @OhioGastroGroup @CorpConnects @MelAshlandOH @kmyesq @Johnanewquist @SaferEmployees
  12. Need to print out your certificate of coverage? Authorized users can enter a policy number or FTID here: ow.ly/bebLO #BWCem
  13. Each Ohio Safety Council has the same goal: to increase safety awareness. Find one in your area today! ow.ly/be0Vs #BWCsafe
  14. RT @mariettatimes: Crisis training; Firefighters’ hands-on lessons, bit.ly/JTE3wR
  15. #TipTuesday: It is often easier & more cost-effective for employers to eliminate hazards than it is to teach employees to accommodate them.
  16. Our offices will be closed Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day. Have a happy and safe holiday!
  17. #HeatSafety tip: While working in heat, encourage workers to drink one cup of cool water every 15 to 20 minutes even if they aren't thirsty.
  18. RT @nioshconstruct: OSHA app for iPhone & Android measures heat index & gives reminders about precautions. goo.gl/Cv4Qh #safety
  19. Our library has 8 DVD’s available on heat related hazards. Here’s the list ow.ly/b6PDX & how to request them. ow.ly/b6PvV
  20. RT @npptl: Protecting Yourself from Sun Exposure is.gd/SunExposure NIOSH Pub 2010-116 - Prevent skin damage & cancer