Work place safety is a BWC priority. The
Division of Safety & Hygiene works to help employers prevent work place
injuries.
A work-related injury has a far-reaching impact.
Everyone loses when someone gets hurt on the job.
The injured worker
suffers physically, emotionally and financially. Co-workers feel the impact,
which can lower employee morale. You lose the productivity of an
employee and risk a premium increase. Employers in similar industries
also could see an increase in workers' compensation costs.
The Division of Safety &
Hygiene offers a variety of programs and services to prevent accidents and
reduce workers' compensation costs. These services are available to you at no
additional cost.
Programs and services offered by Safety & Hygiene
include:
