SAFETY REPORT
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October 2009 Safety Report
H1N1 AND THE WORKPLACE: 10 TIPS FOR EMPLOYERS |
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Did you know…???
Preparedness is the best method to defend against the impacts of all threats and all hazards, including public health threats.
As we face the possibility of a wider H1N1 influenza outbreak, it is difficult to predict how the virus may or may not change. However, we know the nation must be prepared to respond appropriately. The Department of Homeland Security is working to ensure you have the necessary tools and information to be prepared as well. The severity of illness that 2009 H1N1 influenza flu will cause (including hospitalizations and deaths) or the amount of illness that may occur as a result of seasonal influenza during the 2009–2010 influenza season cannot be predicted with a high degree of certainty. Therefore, small businesses should plan to be able to respond in a flexible way to varying levels of severity and be prepared to take additional steps if a potentially more serious outbreak of influenza evolves during the fall and winter.
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September 2009 Safety Report
Computer Workstations and Injury Reduction |
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Did you know…???
Did you know that there are simple steps that employers and employees can take to reduce the likelihood of repetitive use injuries suffered at computer workstations? The Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation (OBWC) suggests the following tips to correctly position a computer workstation to reduce the risk of injury.
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August 2009 Safety Report
The H1N1 Virus -- Reduce Your Risks! |
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Did you know…???
Did you know that the 2009 H1N1 virus (often known as the swine flu) is thought to spread in the same way that the seasonal flu spreads. Therefore you can reduce the risk of catching or transmitting both seasonal flu and the H1N1 virus by following these simple steps (Source: Centers for Disease Control).
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July 2009 Safety Report
JULY 2009 SAFETY REPORT: DRIVING SAFELY |
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Did you know…???
Most Americans use transportation, either personal or public, on a daily basis.
Additionally, many workers drive their own car or a company-owned vehicle
as part of their job duties. All of this driving can lead to the potential for injuries and death. However, you can take steps to reduce possible injuries, death and
property damage. (Source: Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, 2009)
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June 2009 Safety Report
Nine (9) Key Safety Program Parameters |
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Continued success in the Group Rating program depends on your ability to avoid costly claims through ongoing safety efforts. The Nine (9) Key Safety Program Parameters reflect a sound approach to workplace safety. The BWC recommends these steps to all employers. We urge you to consider how you can best integrate them into your work environment.
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May 2009 Safety Report
Hot Weather Safety |
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As summer begins and temperatures rise, it is important that workers take extra precautions to reduce the risk of heat-induced illness. It is also critical that all employees know the signs and symptoms of heat-induced illness and the proper action to correct the situation.
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April 2009 Safety Report
Safety and the New Supervisor |
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Employers often promote new supervisors because they are good at what they do, but doing a job well requires a very different skill set than overseeing how others do the job. Every newly minted supervisor -- whether from inside or outside the company -- requires training and mentoring before he or she can be expected to perform at a high level. This is especially true with respect to ensuring that new supervisors are aware of and can effectively discharge their responsibilities for creating and maintaining a safe work environment.
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March 2009 Safety Report
Accident Prevention: Slips, Trips, and Falls |
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Slips, trips and falls are a significant cause of injuries both at work and away. An awareness of the common causes of such accidents and their simple remedies will reduce greatly the likelihood of injury.
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February 2009 Safety Report
2009 BWC Safety Congress and Expo |
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The Ohio Safety Congress & Expo is one of the finest occupational safety and health events in the Midwest. The event will offer dynamic keynote speakers, a variety of educational sessions and displays of occupational safety and health products.
If you play a role in your business’ accident prevention efforts, join more than 5,000 participants from private industry and public agencies at the 2009 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo, March 31-April 1, 2009 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
In addition to top notch keynote speakers, the Ohio Safety Congress & Expo offers more than 100 educational sessions on such topics as safety program development, emergency planning, cost-cutting safety strategies, construction safety, injury management and ergonomic lifting guidelines.
To receive an official program for the event, simply e-mail your name and address to SafetyCongress@bwc.state.oh.us or call 800/OHIOBWC.
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January 2009 Safety Report
Cold Weather Safety |
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As temperatures drop, it is important that workers that extra precautions to reduce the risk of cold stress or hypothermia. Employees should also know the signs and symptoms of hypothermia and frostbite and the proper action to take to correct the situation.
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December 2008 Safety Report
Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation Online Resources |
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The Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation has a wealth of online resources available to assist you as you train your employees and maintain a safe work environment. You can find out how to file a claim, how to reduce the risk of illness or injury for older workers, and how to develop a workplace plan for addressing a pandemic outbreak. These are just a few of the topics covered by these resources.
[ Learn More ] [ Ohio Burea of Worker's Compensation Online Resource ]
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November 2008 Safety Report
Violence in the Workplace |
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Identifying and Assessing Workplace Violence Hazards
[ Violence in the Workplace by Melinda Neal ]
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October 2008 Safety Report
SLEEP vs. SAFETY |
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Falling asleep at your desk...
[ SLEEP vs. SAFETY - Melinda Neal ]
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August 2008 Safety Report
Worker's Compensation University 2008 Dates, Locations, and Registration |
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BWC has the state covered with a WCU session near you. No matter where you live or work, it’s easy to get the information you need to run a safe, successful workers’ compensation program. Below are this year’s dates and locations.
September 3 – Cleveland
September 9 – Cincinnati
September 11 – Toledo
September 18 – Dayton
September 22 – Akron
September 24 – Columbus
[ Register Online Today ]
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June 2008 Safety Report
Safety and Hygiene Training Center Classes for Ohio Workers |
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Attend one of the more than 60 occupational safety, health and ergonomics courses offered by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Division of Safety & Hygiene. Classes are held throughout the state as well as online.
The division offers courses at no extra cost to Ohio employers with active workers’ compensation policies.
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