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For Immediate Release: Oct. 3, 2007
Montgomery County Recognized for Safety Excellence
DAYTON – BWC Administrator Marsha P. Ryan, on behalf of Governor Ted Strickland, today presented Montgomery County
with the 2007 Governor’s Excellence in Workers’ Compensation Award. The award recognizes employers who have made
outstanding efforts to ensure safety in their workplaces. Montgomery County is among six Ohio employers who will
receive the award this month.
“Montgomery County has been selected because of its strong commitment to create a safe work environment for its
employees,” said Governor Ted Strickland. “The County has invested considerable time and energy into tailoring programs
and methods that are meeting the safety and educational needs of its workforce.”
In 2002, Montgomery County Commissioners unanimously supported a county-wide safety initiative which has been
implemented over five years. The initiative is designed to help control workers’ comp costs, property/casualty
losses, protect County assets and the well being of its employees.
“Montgomery County has initiated outstanding practices to not only ensure the safety of its employees, but to save
taxpayer dollars by keeping its workers’ compensation premiums low,” said Administrator Ryan. “The County has
exhibited outstanding vision in its safety initiatives and should serve as a model for all of Ohio’s public and
private employers.”
For more than a decade the Governor’s Excellence in Workers’ Compensation Award program has recognized Ohio
businesses and public employers who provide a safe, cost-effective workplace for their employees, while also
supporting their injured workers. A local business organization, a state agency or a BWC employee can nominate a
company for the award. Winners may also be self-nominated.
Awards are presented to: three private, state-fund employers, two of these winners must have fewer than 100
employees; two awards are given to public employers; and the final winner is a self-insuring company.
Contact: Keary McCarthy
mccarthy.keary@bwc.state.oh.us
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