OHHA Workers’ Compensation Update
September 9, 2009
A recent change in Ohio Workers’ Comp rules requires Group Rating Program sponsors to be approved by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). The Ohio Harness Horsemens Association (OHHA) has been approved for the 2010 rate year.
As a group rating program sponsor, OHHA encourages all members to have an active workplace safety program. To assist our members, OHHA will be promoting workplace safety programs throughout the year, utilizing the newsletter, bulletins, email, and our website. The following is a brief list of safety programs currently available for OHHA members to explore.
Participation in monthly Safety Council meetings. The BWC’s Division of Safety & Hygiene sponsors more than 80 safety councils, across the state, organized through chamber of commerce, trade and manufacturing associations, American Red Cross chapters, and or other local safety-minded organizations. These safety councils provide their local communities with quality programs addressing occupational safety and health, workers’ compensation and risk management education and information. They inform participants about new techniques, products and services, and provide a thorough knowledge of these services.For more information on how to contact our local safety council, go online at http://www.ohiobwc.com/employer/programs/safety/SandHCouncilsList.asp. Additional safety services are also available by contacting OHHA or Mike Hayhurst at Frank Gates Service Company, 1-800-777-4283.
SafeX, Inc., a private safety consultant, will be working with Frank Gates Company offering numerous safety training program opportunities. SafeX has a 2 day OSHA 10-Hour for General Industry program scheduled for Sept 23 and 30 from 8:30am to 3pm. The cost is $325 per person. For more information or to register please contact call 1-888-588-9848 or email avizent@safex.us.
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene, conducts 60 occupational safety, health and ergonomics courses. 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, and include programs suited for the OHHA industry: Fundamentals of an Effective Safety & Health Program, Job Safety Analysis, Accident Analysis, Emergency Preparedness Planning, First Aid in the Workplace and Ergonomics to mention a few. Online courses include: Avoiding Back Trauma, Getting Started with Safety, and Preventing Slips/Trips/Falls. The Division of Safety & Hygiene also conducts an annual Ohio Safety Congress, and has safety consulting services by trained safety professionals. Please call 1-800-OHIOBWC to for additional information or to register for a program.
The Frank Gates Service Company provides an annual workers’ comp seminar in April/May. Please contact Mike Hayhurst for more information, 1-800-777-43283, ext 27660.
Please monitor the OHHA newsletter and website for future safety program opportunities. The best way to reduce your workers’ comp cost is with an effective safety program. |
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