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Columbus, Ohio 43205

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SAFETY REPORT

Employers can improve employee comfort and reduce injuries by applying ergonomic principles in their workplace. Ergonomics is the science of arranging and adjusting the work environment to fit the worker. To find out more about how to reduce injuries for employees who type a great deal or spend a large portion of their day on computer-related tasks, click on the link below

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Frank Gates is pleased to once again offer annual Ohio State Fund Workers' Compensation Seminar Series. A copy of the Seminar registration flyer with agenda is attached. The registration materials have been sent to OCCA Group Rating Program Participants. These annual Seminars provide our members important BWC updates, premium reduction alternatives and safety related information. THE SESSIONS WILL SATISFY THE 2-HOUR SAFETY REQUIREMENT FOR THOSE WHO EXPERIENCED CLAIMS IN THE PREVIOUS RATING YEAR. Please feel free to join us at one of the following sessions. The sessions are being offered on several dates and at various locations around Ohio during the month of May to facilitate your ability to attend. The standard registration is $50.00 per person. To view the dates and locations, review the agenda for the sessions, and download a registration form, please click on the links below.

[ Dates and Locations of Frank Gates May Seminars ]

[ 2011 Frank Gates Seminar Agenda and Registration Form ]

The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation requires that all policies in the July 1, 2010 Group Rating Program or Group Retrospective Rating Program who had a claim within the two preceding calendar years are required to attend two hours of safety training by June 30, 2011.

The Frank Gates Service Company is notifying all of their impacted clients. If your entity had one or more claims during calendar years 2008 or 2009, and your company participates in one of the July 1, 2010 Programs, the BWC has indicated that you must meet the safety training requirement. Please click on the link below to learn more about opportunities that the Frank Gates Services Company will provide in the coming weeks to satisfy the BWC requirement and gain the information and skills you need to make your workplace safer.

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A Company’s General Health and Safety Rules are put in place to protect all workers and visitors. These workers may be contractors entering your facility or job site or they may be your own employees. The rules are to be reviewed and followed by everyone to ensure their safety.

General Safety Rules will ensure that all Company personnel understand and follow the basic safety guidelines. They will apply to associates as well as visitors, contractors, and vendors. The General Safety Rules are to be followed at all times. For the associates of the company, the rules are a condition of their employment. They are not an option but a requirement.

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[ March 29-21, 2011 Ohio Safety Congress Details ]

SAVE THE DATE
2011 0HIO SAFETY CONGRESS

The 2011 Ohio Safety Congress will be held in Columbus on Marrch 29-31 and will feature a wide variety of speakers, educational events, and displays designed to enable participants to improve workplace safety and health.

For details and registration information for this FREE event, please click on the link below.

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BWC - A Partner in Workplace Safety and Health

At no added cost, the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation offers businesses comprehensive and valuable workplace safety and health services. The BWC’s mission is to lower risks, making workplaces safer and healthier. They provide support for businesses to improve their bottom line by reducing workers’ compensation costs.

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The risk of injury to office workers is much lower than to industrial workers. Because of this, office risks often go unrecognized, yet they could lead to serious personal injury or an office disaster. The attitude that office accidents do not amount to much is one of the prime causes of office accidents.

Offices can be safe! But only if you make safety your business. Every worker must be willing to adopt safe work procedures. Office supervisors must understand the nature of office hazards and unsafe practices and take measures to reduce or eliminate these hazards.

[ Reducing the Risk of Injury to Office Workers ]

The Bureau of Worker's Compensation 10-Step Business Plan for Safety provides a step by step process for increasing safety in the workplace and reducing the costs associated with workplace-related injury and illness. Step Eight of the plan outlines the importance of effectively communicating safety work practices both orally and in writing to all employees.

[ Written and Communicated Safe Work Practices ]

The Bureau of Worker's Compensation 10-Step Business Plan for Safety provides a step by step process for increasing safety in the workplace and reducing the costs associated with workplace-related injury and illness. Step Six of the plan outlines the critical role of the accident-prevention coordinator.

[ Workplace Safety and the Accident Prevention Coordinator ]

The Bureau of Worker's Compensation 10-Step Business Plan for Safety provides a step by step process for increasing safety in the workplace and reducing the costs associated with workplace-related injury and illness. To learn more please download the 10-Step Business Plan for Safety here.

[ 10-Step Business Plan for Safety ]

The Bureau of Worker's Compensation 10-Step Business Plan for Safety provides a step by step process for increasing safety in the workplace and reducing the costs associated with workplace-related injury and illness. Step Five of the plan lays out the importance of timely notification of claims.

[ Timely Notification of Claims ]

The Bureau of Worker's Compensation 10-Step Business Plan for Safety provides a step by step process for increasing safety in the workplace and reducing the costs associated with workplace-related injury and illness. Step Four of the plan lays out the importance of regular written and verbal communication with employees.

[ The Role of Effective Communication in Promoting Workplace Safety ]

The Bureau of Worker's Compensation 10-Step Business Plan for Safety provides a step by step process for increasing safety in the workplace and reducing the costs associated with workplace-related injury and illness. Step Three of the plan outlines what employers can do to help injured workers in their return to work.

[ Medical Treatment and Return to Work ]

At the March 2010 BWC Board of Directors Meeting, the Board officially approved a new Drug-Free Safety Program (DFSP) effective July 1, 2010. The DFSP replaces BWC’s traditional Drug-Free Workplace Program (DFWP).

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The Bureau of Worker's Compensation 10-Step Business Plan for Safety provides a step by step process for increasing safety in the workplace and reducing the costs associated with workplace-related injury and illness. Step Ten of the plan lays out the importance of record keeping and data analysis.

[ Record Keeping, Data Analysis, and Workplace Safety ]

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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.

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[ Ohio Burea of Worker's Compensation Online Resource ]

Identifying and Assessing Workplace Violence Hazards

[ Violence in the Workplace by Melinda Neal ]

Falling asleep at your desk...

[ SLEEP vs. SAFETY - Melinda Neal ]

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

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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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