September BWC Learning Opportunities

BWC offers a wide variety of continuing education courses. For detailed information and to learn how to register for training scheduled in September, view this flyer.


In-Person Classes** View the full schedule here
• Safety fundamentals Associate Safety Professional (ASP) review (September 12-14) Columbus Metro
• Job safety analysis (September 13) Portsmouth
• Ergonomic risk factors: Understanding and identifying (September 19) Canton
• Machine guarding (September 20) Youngstown
• OSHA 30: Industry safety principles (September 25-29) Columbus Metro
• OSHA 30: Industry safety principles (September 25-29) Toledo BGSU
• Noise and hearing conservation half-day workshop (September 26) Dayton
• Respirators: Do we need them? (September 26) Dayton
• OSHA 10: Industry safety basics (September 27-28) Mansfield


Virtual Training Classes**
• Emergency preparedness planning half-day workshop (September 7)
• High hazard focus four inspections: Be prepared when PERRP shows up at your doorstep (September 13)
• Safety series workshop module 2: Ergonomics, accident analysis, and hazard assessment basics (September 21)

Webinars
• Firefighter Exposure to Environmental Elements Grant (FEEEG) overview (September 19)

Online E-Courses
• Online course times range from 30 minutes to approximately two hours and provide the ultimate in convenience for learning at your pace and at your desired time.

For more information or assistance, email dshcc@bwc.state.oh.us.

**Qualifies for safety council rebate external training credit with submission of attendance certificate to safety council sponsor by 6-30-2024.

Ohio Safety Congress & Expo Scheduled for 2024

Join the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation in Columbus for the 2024 Ohio Safety Congress and Expo® (OSC24®) March 27-29, three full days to LEARN, SOLVE, and CONNECT.

You can plan to…

  • Expand your personal and professional growth by LEARNING with leading experts in safety education while earning continuing education credits. Sessions will be announced later this fall!
  • Find the best SOLUTIONS to your biggest challenges on the Expo Marketplace floor and in the classroom!
  • Build and strengthen your network with new CONNECTIONS by engaging with likeminded occupational safety and health peers!

Watch your email, you don’t want to miss the OSC24® hotel room block available in September and registration opening later in the year!

Visit OhioSafetyCongress.com for the most current information.

October In-Person Learning Course

Ohio BWC is hosting an in-person First Aid in the Workplace Course, October 11 at BGSU’s Levis Commons Campus. The course does offer CEUs for participating programs.

Who should attend:
Individuals who need to know how to recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses, including how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest, until advanced medical personnel takeover should attend. 

You will learn:
o How to prioritize care for life-threatening injuries or sudden illnesses.
o How to give CPR, including the use of an AED.
o How to care for a victim having a breathing emergency.
o Basic treatments for other injuries.

After this course, you will be able to:
o Evaluate a medical emergency until advanced medical personnel arrive.
o Recognize the signs and symptoms of a heart attack.
o Provide first aid to an individual that is injured.

This program has been submitted to the HR Certification Institute for review.

Division of Safety & Hygiene is approved by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM Certification Program.

BWC is accredited by IACET to offer 0.5 CEUs for this program.

Please go to www.bwclearningcenter.com for more information and to enroll.

Registration for the Ohio EPA Sustainability Conference is Now Open

From the Ohio EPA Outreach

Are you and your organization interested in sustainability?   Please join us in September to learn more!
Ohio EPA will host the 2023 Sustainability Conference September 19 – 21, 2023. This free, virtual conference will showcase sustainability efforts and perspectives representing all sizes of businesses, communities, academic institutions, and sustainability-focused organizations. During the conference, attendees will hear from Ohio’s sustainability leaders who are eager to share their insight on how they’ve gone above and beyond to encourage, implement, and highlight sustainable practices in their organizations.

Tuesday September 19, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. EST, Lead, Guide, and Manage an Energy Efficiency Program
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST, Think Globally, Act Locally: Sustainability Solutions for Communities
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST, Federal Funding for You
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST, Feeding People, Not Landfills: Food Waste Reduction and Diversion

Wednesday September 20, 2023
9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. EST, Ohio’s Circular Economy: Achieving Waste Reduction Goals  
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST, Studies in Environmental Excellence
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST, Brownfields: A Path to Sustainable Reuse
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST, The Truth About Ohio’s Recycling

Thursday September 21, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. EST, Green Healthcare: Healing Patients and the Planet
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST, Opportunities in Energy Development: Understanding Your Role
1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. EST, Break it Down: A Zero Waste Discussion
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST, Farming for a Sustainable Future

If interested, you can register for the three-day conference at epa.ohio.gov.

August BWC Learning Opportunities

BWC offers a wide variety of continuing education courses. For detailed information and to learn how to register for training scheduled in August, view this flyer.

In-Person Classes** View the full schedule here

  • Running effective safety meetings (August 30) Cleveland

Virtual Training Classes**

  • Safety series 1 – Module 1: Introduction to OSHA requirements and safety culture basics (August 15)
  • Wellness in the workplace (August 23)
  • Health hazards and toxicology fundamentals (August 31-Sept 1)

Webinars

  • Accident investigation: Ergonomic injuries (August 15)

Online E-Courses

  • Online course times range from 30 minutes to approximately two hours and provide the ultimate in convenience for learning at your pace and at your desired time.

For more information or assistance, email dshcc@bwc.state.oh.us.

**Qualifies for safety council rebate external training credit with submission of attendance certificate to safety council sponsor by 6-30-2024.

Open Enrollment Now Ongoing!

The Wood County Safety Council, along with the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce announces the annual renewal and open enrollment of the Wood County Safety Council. Open enrollment continues through July 31 for FY2024. All current members must have their dues paid by July 31 to stay in good standing. 

Employers meeting all safety council rebate eligibility requirements will earn a 3 percent participation rebate on their BWC premium. Other benefits include learning techniques for increasing safety, health and wellness in your workplace, networking and sharing best practices with other employers in the community, help with finding resources to assist you with accident prevention, and having access to risk management information and strategies to reduce your workers’ compensation costs.

Enrollment in a safety council is open to all state funded, self-insured companies, and public employers in Ohio who pay premiums or administrative fees to BWC. To enroll, an employer must have active BWC coverage. Enrollment may happen at any time of the year, but employers are encouraged to enroll by July 31 to take full advantage of the benefits. Companies with under 100 employees will pay annual dues of $100, while companies with over 100 employees will pay $150. 

Monthly meetings take place on Tuesdays from 7:30-9:00am at the Wood County Hospital – Bachman-Keil Meeting Rooms located at 950 W. Wooster St, Bowling Green, OH. A continental breakfast is provided at each meeting and raffle prizes are given.

If you are interested in learning more, call at (419) 353-7945 or email Griffin Olah at safetycouncil@bgchamber.net.

Wood County Safety Council is presented by the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation.

You can also fill out the enrollment form here and submit via email to Griffin Olah at safetycouncil@bgchamber.net.

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