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Division of Safety & Hygiene - safety councils
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Ohio safety councils
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Each Ohio safety council has the
same goal - to increase safety awareness. But
developing and maintaining a safe workplace is no easy task.
That is why it must be a combined effort of local businesses and the community.
BWC’s Division of Safety & Hygiene sponsors more than
80 safety councils, across the state, organized through chambers of commerce, trade
and manufacturing associations, American Red Cross chapters 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.
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Participation incentive
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To view the eligibility requirements for the fiscal year 2008 (FY08) safety council discount
program, click here.
BWC will continue the safety council discount program for the fifth year in fiscal year 2009
(July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009). To view the eligibility requirements for the fiscal year
2009 discount program, click here.
Each year's discount characteristics are the same. Employers can earn a 2-percent discount
for meeting all of the participation eligibility requirements and a 2-percent performance bonus for
reducing either frequency or severity by 10 percent, or with maintenance of both frequency and
severity at zero. An employer must meet all eligibility requirements to be eligible for the performance bonus.
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Safety awards
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In conjunction with the Division of Safety & Hygiene,
the safety councils present safety awards throughout Ohio to promote greater
interest in the prevention of occupational accidents and disease. Members with the
highest safety records are honored at annual awards events.
The safety council campaign is open to all companies, corporations, groups and
employers in Ohio. Members work with their safety councils to determine accident
records. Accident statistics are used for the purpose of determining eligibility
for safety awards and are not reported to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
or any other enforcement agency.
Awards are presented to qualifying businesses in the following categories:
- Group Award - lowest incident rate in each group;
- 100% Award - zero injuries or illnesses resulting in a day or
more away from work in the previous calendar year;
- Achievement Award - 25-percent reduction in incident rate from the
previous year;
- Special Award - at least 500,000 hours and at least six months without
an injury resulting in a day or more away from work.
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information about safety councils.
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