BWC Offering Educational Opportunities to Ohio Employers

November 18, 2005

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) announced several classes around Ohio to help prevent workplace accidents and reduce costs. Employers and employees from a variety of fields can gain information about workplace safety in their specific industries.

Through safety education, BWC hopes to decrease the number of workplace injuries throughout Ohio. Employers can protect their employees from harm by preventing accidents and being proactive about safety during day-to-day operations. In addition, the information gained during safety classes can reportedly help a business maintain a positive safety record, and therefore, save money on premiums.

These classes are free to all employers who have an active BWC policy. All classes begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:45 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Cambridge Customer Service Office
61501 Southgate Parkway
New training location

* OSHA Recordkeeping – Dec. 6

Canton Customer Service Office
400 Third St. SE

* Ergonomics: Developing an Effective Process – Dec. 1

Garfield Heights Customer Service Office, Cleveland
4800 East 131st St.

* Got Mold? – Dec. 15
* Ergonomics for Office Environments – Dec. 13

Ohio Center for Occupational Safety and Health, Pickerington
13430 Yarmouth Drive

* Controlling Workers’ Compensation Costs – Dec. 7

Portsmouth Customer Service Office
1005 Fourth St.

* Enhancing Safety through a Drug-Free Workplace – Dec. 15 (ends at noon)

Youngstown Customer Service Office
242 Federal Plaza W.

* Measuring Safety Performance – Dec. 7

For additional information on the classes listed above, other classes offered or to register, go to the Safety services section of BWC’s Web site ohiobwc.com. You also may register by phone at 1-800-OHIOBWC.