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BWC Partners with Ashland Area Safety Council
The Ashland Area Safety Council is co-sponsored by the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation Division of Safety and Hygiene. The Ashland Area Safety Council is one of over 80 Safety Councils in the state of Ohio.
This program is designed to benefit your company in the following ways:
- Learn techniques for increasing safety in the workplace.
- Understand and better manage your worker's compensation program.
- Network with other employers in your community.
- Access useful, money-saving worker's comp and risk management information.
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BWC's Division of Safety & Hygiene
BWC’s Division of Safety & Hygiene provides a variety of programs, services, and resources to help Ohio employers create a safe and healthy workplace. Its mission is to maintain a healthy, productive, and competitive workforce in Ohio by helping employers prevent occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses. Businesses that have safety and wellness built into their workplace cultures can reap many benefits, including fewer accidents, lower workers’ compensation costs, and more productive employees.
Toward that end, the Division offers a host of services, resources, and educational programs. There are safety programs that offer premium rebates and safety grants that provide financial assistance to improve workplace safety and health. In addition to safety, ergonomics, and industrial hygiene consulting services, the Division also offers the OSHA On-Site Consultation Program which provides consultative compliance services to small employers in high-hazard industries. These are in addition to the various courses, online training, and safety publications made available to employers. These resources are available to employers at no charge because the costs are covered by the workers’ compensation premiums. A listing of the full range of employer compliance assistance resources can be found at the Division’s site.