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OhioBWC - Employer: (BWC Div. of Safety and Hygiene) - Safety Congress

Make safety congress your one-stop-shop for safety, human resource and workers’ compensation training needs. Enhanced programming and continuing -education accreditation is available for more designations than ever before. You can also meet your training needs for BWC’s discount programs and group-rating requirements.

Continuing education and proof of attendance
The following is criteria for successful completion of educational sessions for continuing education and proof of attendance. To receive attendance credit of any type, you must:

Arrive at the session on time. Doors will close ten minutes after the session begins. Late arrivals will not be admitted. BWC will grant no exceptions.
Remain in the session for its entirety.
Scan your badge as you exit the session room. This is the only method to identify the sessions you attend. General sessions and large educational sessions may scan your badge upon entry.
Visit this Web site after the event to complete a session survey and print a certificate of attendance for up to 60 days after the event.
Retain your certificate of attendance for submission to your professional organization or BWC program representative.

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (1004768) has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102. For tracking purposes, 60 minutes of educational content is awarded 0.1 general CEUs. All educational sessions have been approved to receive IACET credit.

Documentation on select sessions has been submitted to the appropriate groups and organizations for continuing education for the following professions:

Safety professional;
Human resources professional;
Registered nurse;
Industrial hygienist, including ethics requirements;
Emergency medical services/first responder;
Managed-care contract;
Rehabilitation counselor;
Disability management specialist;
Case manager;
Attorney;
Wastewater and drinking water;
BWC’s One-Claim program;
100-Percent EM Cap program
BWC’s Safety Council program;
BWC’s Drug-Free Workplace programs;
Group-rating two-hour training;
Public-school credit.

Safety professional
Attendance at the safety congress could qualify for Board of Certified Safety Professionals COC points. See the BCSP COC Guide for details, available for download on the COC page at www.bcsp.org/coc . Refer to category six for conference attendance.

To receive credit, you must be present for the duration of the session. BWC will grant no exceptions. Follow the proof of attendance process above to ensure proper verification of your participation.

Human resources professional
The Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) has reviewed and pre-approved the 52 sessions below as qualified for continuing education. HRCI is the human resource credentialing organization founded by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to promote the establishment of professional standards.

To receive credit, you must be present for the duration of the session. BWC will grant no exceptions. Follow the proof of attendance process above to ensure proper verification of your participation. Although there is no program identification number associated with this conference, attendees may request an HRCI recertification credit form at the event.

Tuesday’s 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. session 482, Look out! Is there violence in your workplace?
Tuesday’s 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. session 442, Why bother with a fitness for duty exam?
Tuesday’s 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. session 293, Bullies, trolls and workplace violence - prevention, intervention and control - concepts and case studies
Tuesday’s 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. session 363, Driver qualifications: Who are you putting in the driver seat?
Tuesday’s 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. session 403, OSHA required training for general industry
Tuesday’s 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. session 443, Predictive modeling in workers' compensation
Tuesday’s 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. session 483, The development and benefits of transitional work
Tuesday’s 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. session 473, The rise of serious injuries and how to fight back
Tuesday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 174, Effective severe weather safety for businesses
Tuesday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 294, Generational diversity - respecting differences to work safely together
Tuesday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 484, Safety driven - safety on the Ohio turnpike
Tuesday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 474, Safety liability
Tuesday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 485, Creating winning strategies to help your employee attain maximum medical improvement
Tuesday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 475, Improving safety in a high hazard workplace
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 542, ABC's of self-insured claims, audits and complaints
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 252, Common tools for assessing ergonomics risk factors, Part one
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 152, Emergency preparedness for construction: Unique characteristics, unique hazards
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 332, Operator maintenance responsibilities on the power press
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 492, Workplace liability issues and employee confrontation for small business
Wednesday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 333, Machine safeguarding overview
Wednesday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 323, On-site physical therapy: Getting the medical community to work for you!
Wednesday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 153, Reality check for construction: Ergonomics does impact you!
Wednesday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 353, Your next mine safety and health administration (MSHA) inspection: Saving lives…Saving money
Wednesday’s 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. session 494, Basic claims management
Wednesday’s 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. session 254, Common tools for assessing ergonomics risk factors, Part two
Wednesday’s 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. session 434, Pandemic planning - what do you and your company do now?
Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session 545, BWC medical services benefit and reimbursement overview
Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session 255, Interactive methods and demonstrations for ergonomics training
Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session 495, OSHA's minimum training and program requirements, Part one
Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session 385, Proactive risk management program for schools
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 546, Employer managed care organizations: Selection and report card
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 436, Human performance - achieving a just and zero harm culture by minimizing errors and preventing events
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 256, OSHA and ergonomics: Now what?
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 496, OSHA's minimum training and program requirements, Part two
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 156, The good, the bad, and the ugly of rigging on construction sites
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 326, Workplace violence strategy: Identify, deter and prevent
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 112, Fall should be a season, not an event
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 142, Gone in a flash... Electrical safety-related work practices, keys to compliance, Part one
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 242, Office safety: More than trips, tips and nips
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 552, Vocational rehabilitation services - what's in it for me?
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 243, Business continuity planning - sometimes the first step is the hardest
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 183, Drug-free workplace and public employers? It can be done!
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 143, Gone in a flash... Electrical safety-related work practices, keys to compliance, Part two
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 523, Training tips for the generations
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 244, Communicating with workers locally, regionally and globally
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 374, Full engagement: physical and mental
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 274, Success through employee involvement
Thursday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 455, Canine narcotic detection in the workplace
Thursday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 275, Which hat are you wearing now?
Thursday’s 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. session 276, Emergency response to a chemical spill
Thursday’s 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. session 456, Hiring generation Y - risk or opportunity?
Thursday’s 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. session 346, OSHA's combustible dust national emphasis program

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Registered nurse
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (OH-188/01-01-2013) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

To receive credit, you must be present for the duration of the session. BWC will grant no exceptions. Follow the proof of attendance process above to ensure proper verification of your participation.

The sessions below have been awarded contact hours for nursing. Additional sessions are under review and will be posted here as appropriate.

Tuesday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 505, Hidden asbestos hazards in public buildings: Dealing with asbestos
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 212, Operation street smart, Part one
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 322, The human machine: Predicting injuries through posture observation
Wednesday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 323, On-site physical therapy: Getting the medical community to work for you!
Wednesday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 153, Reality check for construction: Ergonomics does impact you!
Wednesday’s 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. session 214, Operation street smart, Part two
Wednesday’s 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. session 434, Pandemic planning - what do you and your company do now?
Wednesday’s 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. session 544, Psychological impact of industrial injuries: Current problems and innovative solutions
Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session 255, Interactive methods and demonstrations for ergonomics training
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 386, Me under stress? You've got to be kidding!
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 216, Special needs children in rural counties
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 182, Workplace safety: Factoring in the human element for a behavioral-based approach to safety
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 553, Catastrophic injuries: How BWC can support you in the time of need
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 133, Combustible dust hazards and OSHA's National Emphasis Program
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 343, Metals toxicology: From the iron age to the computer age
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 464, Clandestine laboratory - methamphetamine update
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 224, Xtreme Aging™: An aging awareness training, Part one
Thursday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 225, Xtreme Aging™: An aging awareness training, Part two
Thursday’s 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. session 376, How to get started with workplace wellness programs
Thursday’s 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. session 226, Xtreme Aging™: An aging awareness training, Part three

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Industrial hygienist
The American Board of Industrial Hygiene has approved .5 safety certification maintenance (CM) points per half day of attendance, for a maximum of 3 safety CMs for the event. To receive credit, you must be present for the duration of the session. BWC will grant no exceptions. Follow the proof of attendance process above to ensure proper verification of your participation.

The 3 CM points include .17 ethics CM points for attending the following ethics sessions:

Tuesday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 314, Professional ethics in the profession of industrial hygiene, Part one: AIHA Code of Ethics
Tuesday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 315, Professional ethics in the profession of industrial hygiene, Part two: Ethical dilemmas and war stories
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 104, Ethics for the safety practitioner

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Emergency medical services/first responder
Emergency medical and nursing personnel can receive a CEU certificate of completion from The Ohio State University's Center for EMS for attending the sessions below. One CEU credit hour will be awarded for each 60 minute session. Nurses may use EMS CEUs toward their CE requirements and recertification.

To receive credit, you must sign in at the beginning of each session and be present for the duration of the session. BWC will grant no exceptions. Certificates of completion will be provided at the conclusion of each session.

Tuesday’s 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. session 202, Physically training firefighters and EMTs to prevent injuries and death: A method that works, Part one
Tuesday’s 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. session 203, Physically training firefighters and EMTs to prevent injuries and death: A method that works, Part two
Tuesday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 204, Hazardous materials basics for emergency medical technicians
Tuesday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 205, The complicated HazMat puzzle: Where does the EMT fit in?
Wednesday’s 8 to 9 a.m. session 903, Hooked on Safety®
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 212, Operation street smart, Part one
Wednesday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 383, Gangs: What you should know, Part one
Wednesday’s 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. session 214, Operation street smart, Part two
Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session 215, Special needs children: Implementation of a regional pre-notification program for emergency medical services
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 216, Special needs children in rural counties
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 222, Principles of mechanical ventilation
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 113, Grain bin safety and rescue for the agricultural community and first responders
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 223, What makes a critical patient "Critical"?
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 224, Xtreme aging™: An aging awareness training, Part one
Thursday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 225, Xtreme Aging™: An aging awareness training, Part two
Thursday’s 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. session 226, Xtreme Aging™: An aging awareness training, Part three

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Managed-care contract
Managed care organizations (MCOs) can receive credit for BWC’s 2010 MCO contract training requirements by attending the sessions below. You can earn one credit for each 60-minute session. To receive credit, you must be present for the duration of the session. BWC will grant no exceptions. Follow the proof of attendance process above to ensure proper verification of your participation.

The sessions below have been approved for clinical staff.

Tuesday’s 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. session 443, Predictive modeling in workers' compensation
Tuesday’s 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. session 483, The development and benefits of transitional work
Wednesday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 323, On-site physical therapy: Getting the medical community to work for you!
Wednesday’s 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. session 544, Psychological impact of industrial injuries: Current problems and innovative solutions
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 552, Vocational rehabilitation services - what's in it for me?
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 553, Catastrophic injuries: How BWC can support you in the time of need

The sessions below have been approved for non-clinical staff.

Tuesday’s 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. session 483, The development and benefits of transitional work
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 532, Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation update
Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session 545, BWC medical services benefit and reimbursement overview
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 552, Vocational rehabilitation services - what's in it for me?
Thursday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 565, Lump sum settlement and subrogation of workers’ compensation claims

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Rehabilitation counselor
The sessions below have been approved for continuing education by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. To receive credit, you must be present for the duration of the session. BWC will grant no exceptions. Follow the proof of attendance process above to ensure proper verification of your participation.

Tuesday’s 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. session 202, Physically training firefighters and EMTs to prevent injuries and death: A method that works, Part one
Tuesday’s 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. session 442, Why bother with a fitness for duty exam?
Tuesday’s 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. session 293, Bullies, trolls and workplace violence - prevention, intervention and control - concepts and case studies
Tuesday’s 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. session 203, Physically training firefighters and EMTs to prevent injuries and death: A method that works, Part two
Tuesday’s 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. session 443, Predictive modeling in workers' compensation
Tuesday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 294, Generational diversity - respecting differences to work safely together
Tuesday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 444, Jump-start your difficult claim with a field case manager
Tuesday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 414, Keep out the killers: Adopting safe hiring and retention practices
Tuesday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 485, Creating winning strategies to help your employee attain maximum medical improvement
Tuesday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 365, Workers' comp claims in the trucking industry
Wednesday's, March 31, 2010, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 352, "The right thing to do" - Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Mine Safety Training Center
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 252, Common tools for assessing ergonomics risk factors, Part one
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 212, Operation street smart, Part one
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 322, The human machine: Predicting injuries through posture observation
Wednesday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 253, Occupational whole-body vibration
Wednesday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 323, On-site physical therapy: Getting the medical community to work for you!
Wednesday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 153, Reality check for construction: Ergonomics does impact you!
Wednesday’s 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. session 254, Common tools for assessing ergonomics risk factors, Part two
Wednesday’s 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. session 214, Operation street smart, Part two
Wednesday’s 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. session 544, Psychological impact of industrial injuries: Current problems and innovative solutions
Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session 545, BWC medical services benefit and reimbursement overview
Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session 255, Interactive methods and demonstrations for ergonomics training
Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session 215, Special needs children: Implementation of a regional pre-notification program for emergency medical services
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 386, Me under stress? You've got to be kidding!
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 256, OSHA and ergonomics: Now what?
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 216, Special needs children in rural counties
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 156, The good, the bad, and the ugly of rigging on construction sites
Thursday’s 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. session 551, Controlling workers' compensation costs (6.0 contact hours)
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 242, Office safety: More than trips, tips and nips
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 222, Principles of mechanical ventilation
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 552, Vocational rehabilitation services - what's in it for me?
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 182, Workplace safety: Factoring in the human element for a behavioral-based approach to safety
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 553, Catastrophic injuries: How BWC can support you in the time of need
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 563, Current trends in workers’ compensation, ADA and FMLA
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 183, Drug-free workplace and public employers? It can be done!
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 423, Saving sight - saving money!
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 223, What makes a critical patient "critical"?
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 464, Clandestine laboratory - methamphetamine update
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 114, Coping with stress
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 224, Xtreme aging™: An aging awareness training, Part one
Thursday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 455, Canine narcotic detection in the workplace
Thursday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 565, Lump sum settlement and subrogation of workers’ compensation claims
Thursday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 225, Xtreme Aging™: An aging awareness training, Part two
Thursday’s 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. session 456, Hiring generation Y - risk or opportunity?
Thursday’s 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. session 106, Sustainable health for the next generation - green issues facing the environmental health and safety professional
Thursday’s 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. session 226, Xtreme Aging™: An aging awareness training, Part three

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Disability management specialist
The sessions below have been approved for continuing education by the Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission. To receive credit, you must be present for the duration of the session. BWC will grant no exceptions. Follow the proof of attendance process above to ensure proper verification of your participation.

Tuesday’s 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. session 202, Physically training firefighters and EMTs to prevent injuries and death: A method that works, Part one
Tuesday’s 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. session 292, Tame the sleeping giant - compressed gas safety for all industries
Tuesday’s 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. session 442, Why bother with a fitness for duty exam?
Tuesday’s 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. session 503, Crisis communication
Tuesday’s 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. session 403, OSHA required training for general industry
Tuesday’s 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. session 203, Physically training firefighters and EMTs to prevent injuries and death: A method that works, Part two
Tuesday’s 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. session 443, Predictive modeling in workers' compensation
Tuesday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 294, Generational diversity - respecting differences to work safely together
Tuesday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 444, Jump-start your difficult claim with a field case manager
Tuesday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 485, Creating winning strategies to help your employee attain maximum medical improvement
Tuesday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 295, Easy, effective, and fun ways to involve your employees in safety
Tuesday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 505, Hidden asbestos hazards in public buildings: Dealing with asbestos
Tuesday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 445, Injury prevention: Best practices for proactivity
Tuesday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 415, Safe use of combustible and flammable liquids in the rubber and plastics industry
Tuesday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 365, Workers' comp claims in the trucking industry
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 352, "The right thing to do" - Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Mine Safety Training Center
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 252, Common tools for assessing ergonomics risk factors, Part one
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 532, Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation update
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 322, The human machine: Predicting injuries through posture observation
Wednesday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 253, Occupational whole-body vibration
Wednesday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 323, On-site physical therapy: Getting the medical community to work for you!
Wednesday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 153, Reality check for construction: Ergonomics does impact you!
Wednesday’s 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. session 254, Common tools for assessing ergonomics risk factors, Part two
Wednesday’s 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. session 434, Pandemic planning - what do you and your company do now ?
Wednesday’s 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. session 544, Psychological impact of industrial injuries: Current problems and innovative solutions
Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session 435, Arc flash update - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 70E
Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session 545, BWC medical services benefit and reimbursement overview
Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session 325, Conducting your own internal safety audits
Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session 255, Interactive methods and demonstrations for ergonomics training
Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session 385, Proactive risk management program for schools
Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session 215, Special needs children: Implementation of a regional pre-notification program for emergency medical services
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 436, Human performance - achieving a just and zero harm culture by minimizing errors and preventing events
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 386, Me under stress? You've got to be kidding!
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 256, OSHA and ergonomics: Now what?
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 306, Safety and security of the highway system
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 156, The good, the bad, and the ugly of rigging on construction sites
Thursday’s 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. session 551, Controlling workers' compensation costs (6.0 contact hours)
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 112, Fall should be a season, not an event
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 242, Office safety: More than trips, tips and nips
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 222, Principles of mechanical ventilation
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 342, Rig it right and you won't be wrong
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 552, Vocational rehabilitation services - what's in it for me?
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 422, What to do when eye emergencies happen
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 182, Workplace safety: Factoring in the human element for a behavioral-based approach to safety
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 553, Catastrophic injuries: How BWC can support you in the time of need
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 563, Current trends in workers’ compensation, ADA and FMLA
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 183, Drug-free workplace and public employers? It can be done!
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 113, Grain bin safety and rescue for the agricultural community and first responders
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 423, Saving sight - saving money!
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 223, What makes a critical patient "critical"?
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 464, Clandestine laboratory - methamphetamine update
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 114, Coping with stress
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 104, Ethics for the safety practitioner
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 374, Full engagement: physical and mental
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 274, Success through employee involvement
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 454, Violation of specific safety requirement: Law, procedure and prevention
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 224, Xtreme aging™: An aging awareness training, Part one
Thursday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 465, Electronic waste - issues with proper management and recycling
Thursday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 375, Employee wellness programs: Can employers mandate a healthier workplace
Thursday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 245, Human resources & safety: Developing your safety program essentials, Part one
Thursday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 565, Lump sum settlement and subrogation of workers’ compensation claims
Thursday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 105, What can a coroner teach us about accident prevention?
Thursday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 275, Which hat are you wearing now?
Thursday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 225, Xtreme Aging™: An aging awareness training, Part two
Thursday’s 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. session 466, Business continuity planning - the all-hazard approach
Thursday’s 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. session 276, Emergency response to a chemical spill
Thursday’s 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. session 376, How to get started with workplace wellness programs
Thursday’s 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. session 246, Human resources and safety: Developing your safety program essentials, Part two
Thursday’s 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. session 346, OSHA's combustible dust national emphasis program
Thursday’s 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. session 226, Xtreme Aging™: An aging awareness training, Part three

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Case manager
The sessions below have been approved for continuing education by the Commission for Case Manager Certification. To receive credit, you must be present for the duration of the session. BWC will grant no exceptions. Follow the proof of attendance process above to ensure proper verification of your participation.

Tuesday’s 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. session 202, Physically training firefighters and EMTs to prevent injuries and death: A method that works, Part one
Tuesday’s 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. session 442, Why bother with a fitness for duty exam?
Tuesday’s 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. session 293, Bullies, trolls and workplace violence - prevention, intervention and control - concepts and case studies
Tuesday’s 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. session 503, Crisis communication
Tuesday’s 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. session 203, Physically training firefighters and EMTs to prevent injuries and death: A method that works, Part two
Tuesday’s 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. session 443, Predictive modeling in workers' compensation
Tuesday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 444, Jump-start your difficult claim with a field case manager
Tuesday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 414, Keep out the killers: Adopting safe hiring and retention practices
Tuesday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 485, Creating winning strategies to help your employee attain maximum medical improvement
Tuesday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 295, Easy, effective, and fun ways to involve your employees in safety
Tuesday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 415, Safe use of combustible and flammable liquids in the rubber and plastics industry
Tuesday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 365, Workers' comp claims in the trucking industry
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 352, "The right thing to do" - Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Mine Safety Training Center
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 252, Common tools for assessing ergonomics risk factors, Part one
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 532, Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation update
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 212, Operation street smart, Part one
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 322, The human machine: Predicting injuries through posture observation
Wednesday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 253, Occupational whole-body vibration
Wednesday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 323, On-site physical therapy: Getting the medical community to work for you!
Wednesday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 153, Reality check for construction: Ergonomics does impact you!
Wednesday’s 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. session 254, Common tools for assessing ergonomics risk factors, Part two
Wednesday’s 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. session 214, Operation street smart, Part two
Wednesday’s 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. session 434, Pandemic planning - what do you and your company do now?
Wednesday’s 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. session 544, Psychological impact of industrial injuries: Current problems and innovative solutions
Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session 435, Arc flash update - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 70E
Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session 545, BWC medical services benefit and reimbursement overview
Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session 255, Interactive methods and demonstrations for ergonomics training
Wednesday’s 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. session 215, Special needs children: Implementation of a regional pre-notification program for emergency medical services
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 436, Human performance - achieving a just and zero harm culture by minimizing errors and preventing events
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 386, Me under stress? You've got to be kidding!
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 256, OSHA and ergonomics: Now what?
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 156, The good, the bad, and the ugly of rigging on construction sites
Thursday’s 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. session 551, Controlling workers' compensation costs
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 112, Fall should be a season, not an event
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 242, Office safety: More than trips, tips and nips
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 222, Principles of mechanical ventilation
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 342, Rig it right and you won't be wrong
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 552, Vocational rehabilitation services - what's in it for me?
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 422, What to do when eye emergencies happen
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 182, Workplace safety: Factoring in the human element for a behavioral-based approach to safety
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 553, Catastrophic injuries: How BWC can support you in the time of need
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 563, Current trends in workers’ compensation, ADA and FMLA
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 183, Drug-free workplace and public employers? It can be done!
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 113, Grain bin safety and rescue for the agricultural community and first responders
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 423, Saving sight - saving money!
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 223, What makes a critical patient "critical"?
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 464, Clandestine laboratory - methamphetamine update
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 114, Coping with stress
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 374, Full engagement: physical and mental
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 224, Xtreme aging™: An aging awareness training, Part one
Thursday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 455, Canine narcotic detection in the workplace
Thursday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 565, Lump sum settlement and subrogation of workers’ compensation claims
Thursday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 105, What can a coroner teach us about accident prevention?
Thursday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 275, Which hat are you wearing now?
Thursday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 225, Xtreme Aging™: An aging awareness training, Part two
Thursday’s 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. session 376, How to get started with workplace wellness programs
Thursday’s 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. session 106, Sustainable health for the next generation - green issues facing the environmental health and safety professional
Thursday’s 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. session 226, Xtreme Aging™: An aging awareness training, Part three

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Attorney
The sessions below have been approved for continuing legal education (CLEs) to help Ohio attorneys meet their obligations under Rule X of the Supreme Court Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio. Please note that attorneys are required to check in at each session they attend with their Ohio Registration Number. To receive credit, you must be present for the duration of the session. BWC will grant no exceptions. Follow the proof of attendance process above to ensure proper verification of your participation.

Tuesday’s 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. session 362, State and federal motor carrier update
Tuesday’s 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. session 442, Why bother with a fitness for duty exam?
Tuesday’s 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. session 293, Bullies, trolls and workplace violence - prevention, intervention and control - concepts and case studies
Tuesday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 414, Keep out the killers: Adopting safe hiring and retention practices
Tuesday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 474, Safety liability
Tuesday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 364, Update on 2010 motor carrier regulations
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 542, ABC's of self-insured claims, audits and complaints
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 382, Jarod's Law is gone, what now?
Wednesday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 492, Workplace liability issues and employee confrontation for small business
Wednesday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 493, Workers' compensation law for employers
Wednesday’s 4 to 5 p.m. session 326, Workplace violence strategy: Identify, deter and prevent
Thursday’s 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. session 562, Who's on first? Learning the players in the workers' compensation arena
Thursday’s 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. session 563, Current trends in workers’ compensation, ADA and FMLA
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 564, Interstate jurisdiction update
Thursday’s 1 to 2 p.m. session 454, Violation of specific safety requirement: Law, procedure and prevention
Thursday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 375, Employee wellness programs: Can employers mandate a healthier workplace
Thursday’s 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. session 565, Lump sum settlement and subrogation of workers’ compensation claims
Thursday’s 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. session 566, Properly classifying workers as employees or independent contractors
Thursday’s 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. session 106, Sustainable health for the next generation - green issues facing the environmental health and safety professional

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Wastewater and drinking water
Documentation on select sessions has been submitted to the Ohio EPA for wastewater and drinking water contact hours. To receive credit, you must be present for the duration of the session. BWC will grant no exceptions. Follow the proof of attendance process above to ensure proper verification of your participation.

Sessions will be posted here when approval is received.

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BWC’s One-Claim program
Participants must earn a total of six credits to meet the requirements for One Claim Program (OCP) Step 6 credit. You can apply credits earned to policy year 2009 or policy year 2010 but not both years. You may use credits in combination with those earned at other BWC-sponsored events such as BWC’s Division of Safety & Hygiene training courses.

By attending all sessions offered on a single day or a full-day session of the safety congress, OCP participants may earn up to six credits equivalent to full Step 6 credit. To receive credit, you must be present for the duration of the session. BWC will grant no exceptions. Follow the proof of attendance process above to ensure proper verification of your participation.

100-Percent EM Cap program
Participants must earn a total of six credits to meet the requirements for 100-Percent EM Cap program Step 6 credit. You can apply credits earned to policy year 2009 or policy year 2010 but not both years. You may use credits in combination with those earned at other BWC-sponsored events such as BWC’s Division of Safety & Hygiene training courses.

By attending all sessions offered on a single day or a full-day session of the safety congress, participants may earn up to six credits equivalent to full Step 6 credit. To receive credit, you must be present for the duration of the session. BWC will grant no exceptions. Follow the proof of attendance process to ensure proper verification of your participation.

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BWC’s Safety Council program
Safety council members may earn a maximum of one external training credit toward the Safety Council Rebate program. Members may earn one credit, no matter the number of individuals in attendance per policy number, or the number of educational sessions or days attended. By attending a general session or at least one educational session, participants can earn a Safety Council Rebate program external training credit.

To receive credit, you must be present for the duration of the session. BWC will grant no exceptions. Follow the proof of attendance process to ensure proper verification of your participation. Submit documentation to your local safety council by June 30, 2010.

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BWC’s Drug-Free Workplace programs
Participants must earn a total of six credits to meet the requirements for Drug-Free Workplace program Step 6 credit. You can apply credits earned to policy year 2009 or policy year 2010 but not both years. You may use credits in combination with those earned at other BWC-sponsored events such as BWC’s Division of Safety & Hygiene training courses.

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Group-rating two-hour training
Employers who are group rated and have had a claim in the green year or the year prior are required to attend two hours of workplace safety training. This training must be completed within the current policy year. You may fulfill this requirement at various BWC-sponsored events such as BWC’s Division of Safety & Hygiene training courses or Safety Congress.

By attending two hours of training at safety congress, participants may fulfill their training requirement. To receive credit, you must be present for the duration of the session. BWC will grant no exceptions. Follow the proof of attendance process above to ensure proper verification of your participation.

Public-school credit
Teachers and school employees may earn credit for their attendance at Safety Congress. To receive credit, you must be present for the duration of the session. BWC will grant no exceptions. Follow the proof of attendance process above to ensure proper verification of your participation. Submit documentation to your local professional development committee in a manner consistent with local guidelines.

Visit this Web site often for updates on session awards for each of the professional designations above.

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