EVENTS
Hancock County Safety Council
The Hancock County Safety Council is partially funded through the Ohio Department of Safety and Hygiene and holds regular meetings to increase awareness of a safe environment in the workplace. The Council meets the first Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m at Owens Community College, FCE 111. Lunch is typically $18 per person.
2008 Dates: Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4
Power Point Presentations
Here's what people are saying:
- I really enjoy the interactive programs.
- They continue to do a great job in scheduling relative topics.
- Outside speakers have been very informative.
- It is a well run program that provides ideas, and professional contacts with fellow safety professional.
- Hancock County Safety Council does an awesome job and I look forward to attending the meetings.
- Hancock County’s safety council program meetings are managed by dedicated individuals who have a passion for safety. I applaud these individuals who are "as busy" as everyone else, yet they DO take the time to plan and prepare for topics of interest for an audience that comes from a wide variety of businesses and needs. This mention is not a recommendation for improvement-- I just wanted to take time to mention these folks who sign up for an entire year of "extra work" and I thank them.
More than 6,000 Ohio employers will save millions of dollars on their workers’ compensation premiums. And you can join them.
Get a 2-percent discount on your premiums by becoming an active member of one of 80 BWC Division of Safety & Hygiene sponsored safety councils*. Reduce either the severity or frequency of injuries by 10 percent, or keep both at zero, and you will earn an additional 2-percent performance rebate.
• Learn techniques for increasing safety in your workplace.
• Learn how to better manage your workers’ compensation program.
• Network with other employers in your community.
• Access useful, money-saving workers’ comp and risk management information.
To qualify for the discount, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
1. Join your local safety council by July 31, 2008;
2. Attend 10 safety council meetings or BWC sponsored events**;
3. Send a qualified senior-level manager to a safety council sponsored meeting;
4. Submit semiannual workplace accident reports for the 2008 calendar year.
For more information, call 1-800-OHIOBWC. You may also visit ohiobwc.com, and click on Safety services, Training services and Safety councils.
*The discount offer excludes self-insuring employers and state agencies. However, BWC encourages everyone to become active safety council members.
** At least eight through the local safety council. You can get credit for up to two meetings by attending. Workers’ Compensation University, Ohio Safety Congress & Expo or a training class offered through the Division of Safety & Hygiene. Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
Contact the Hancock County Safety Council of GreaterFindlayInc. at (419) 422-3313.
1. Enroll in local safety council by July 31, 2008
- Find a list of Ohio safety councils at ohiobwc.com.
2. Attend 10 meetings or events between July 1, 2008, and June 30, 2009
- At least eight of the 10 meetings must be safety council meetings. Up to two of the 10 can be external educational options outlined below, but all 10 can be safety council meetings.
- A person can represent only one policy number with their attendance at a meeting.
- Employer has the option to gain credit for up to two meetings through attendance at Workers’ Compensation University, Ohio Safety Congress & Expo, BWC’s Division of Safety & Hygiene (DSH)safety training courses or industry-specific training.
- DSH safety training credit is available for training conducted at the Ohio Center for Occupational Safety and Health (OCOSH) in Pickerington or one of its branches.
- No matter the duration of the training or special event, attendance applies toward only one meeting credit.
- Safety training conducted at the employers’ workplace, online or required Drug-Free Workplace training does not qualify for the safety council discount program eligibility.
- It is the employer’s responsibility to submit documentation to his or her safety council by June 30, 2009, for attendance at non-safety council training or events to qualify.
- Documentation must be an official certificate of attendance or transcript.
3. CEO must attend any one safety council sponsored function or meeting
- CEO attendance counts as credit toward one of the 10 required meetings.
- If a CEO is representing multiple policy numbers, his/her attendance fulfills the CEO attendance requirement for all policies, but counts as meeting credit for only one policy number.
4. Submit semiannual reports for the 2008 calendar year
5. 2-percent premium discount
- Employers meeting these participation eligibility requirements will receive a refund of 2 percent of their annual premium.
- The discount offer excludes self-insuring employers and state agencies.
- Employers must have active coverage status and no outstanding BWC balance to qualify.
- Employers who meet the participation requirements will be eligible for 2-percent performance bonus.
- BWC will calculate the performance bonus based on claims data.
In addition to traditional occupational safety and health courses, BWC's Division of Safety & Hygiene (DSH) offers a variety of specialty courses to meet the unique needs of Ohio's workforce, including:
Attendance at a DSH course qualifies for one safety council discount program external training credit with submission of a certificate of completion to your safety council.
These courses are offered at no additional cost to Ohio employers. Click on each specialty course and follow the instructions on the attached flyers to register today!
BWC's educational conference to visit six Ohio cities
Looking for ways to reduce your workers' compensation costs? Searching for proven methods to keep your workers safe on the job? Do you want to know more about workers' compensation in Ohio?
At Workers' Compensation University (WCU), you'll find this information and much more. WCU, our educational conference for employers and other stakeholders, serves thousands of attendees each year. And, it's absolutely free!
Workers' Compensation University (WCU) returns to six cities in September 2008. Courses cover key aspects of workers' compensation in Ohio. Each year, WCU offers exciting, new courses in addition to its core curriculum. At WCU, you can:
* Access valuable information on topics such as claims management, rate making and workplace safety;
* Learn practical strategies to help you cut costs and protect your work force;
* Get important updates about BWC and the Industrial Commission of Ohio;
* Earn continuing education credit as well as credit for various BWC discount programs.
* To register online visit http://www.wcu2008.com/registration/go.
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) sponsors WCU. This educational conference helps our customers gather valuable information and get the latest updates on Ohio's workers' compensation system.
BWC has submitted most WCU 2008 courses for continuing education credit; and attendees participating in many of BWC's premium discount programs can get credit for their WCU attendance.
Online registration and additional details are available at
www.wcu2008.com. By registering online, you can skip on-site check-in. Just follow these steps.
1. Visit the link above to register online;
2. Print your confirmation page and bring it with you to WCU;
3. Head straight to class.
Whether you're a newcomer or a returning attendee, this year's WCU has something for you.
Workers' Compensation University (WCU) 2008 Schedule
Sept. 3 Cleveland @ Wolstein Center (Cleveland State University)
Sept. 9 Cincinnati @ Sharonville Convention Center
Sept. 11 Toledo @ SeaGate Convention Centre
Sept. 18 Dayton @ Dayton Convention Center
Sept. 22 Akron @ John S. Knight Center
Sept. 24 Columbus @ Greater Columbus Convention Center
For more information call 1-800-466-6292 or visit
www.wcu2008.com.