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Ohio employers are encouraged to register for the upcoming Ohio Safety Congress & Expo, sponsored by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). Safety Congress is the largest occupational safety and health event in the Midwest. Safety Congress features diverse programming on the latest advances in occupational safety and health to prevent occupational accidents and injuries and reduce workers’ compensation costs. This free, three-day event will be held March 30 through April 1 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
“The key to saving money on workers’ compensation insurance premiums is investing in the safety of our workforces,” said BWC Administrator Marsha Ryan. “BWC recognizes that employers are busy serving the needs of their customers. Safety Congress is designed to give them a one-stop opportunity to gain knowledge about the latest safety advances, techniques and products to help prevent workplace illnesses and injuries.”
Safety Congress offers informative general sessions featuring nationally-recognized experts, safety demonstrations and roundtable discussions designed to give employers a chance to problem solve with their peers. This year, BWC has expanded the educational component of Safety Congress by offering more than 150 courses that cover many areas related to workplace safety and workers’ compensation claims management. For the first time, many of these courses will fulfill BWC safety program requirements and allow participants to earn free continuing education credits (CEU).
The Expo Marketplace will be held on March 31 and April 1 and features more than 200 vendors of safety products, tools, personal protective equipment and services. The Expo allows Ohio businesses to have first-hand information about the most current safety products and equipment, view demonstrations, and build lasting beneficial relationships with the manufacturers and distributors of these products.
While the event is free, employers are encouraged to pre-register online at ohiobwc.com. Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. On-site registration will also be available.
Flyer for OSC 10 (PDF)
The Greater Hamilton Safety Council is a non-profit, non-governmental, public service organization dedicated to safety education and accident prevention. Safety is our only mission, and we accomplish it through our five divisions. The Industrial Division focuses on the workplace, bringing together resources from the Division of Safety & Hygiene, OSHA, experts in specific areas of interest, and our members. Local fire departments convene in the Fire Division, occasionally combining with the Industrial Division as they work with both children and adults in an ongoing effort to prevent fires. Most adults in this country drive automobiles, and virtually everyone rides in one. The Transportation Division reviews area accident statistics and develops programs to appeal to all ages as it promotes education and practical “hands-on” events. The School Division has its hands full with many safety challenges that face the education community. Agenda items include the very traditional school crossing guards and playground safety as well as the more recent concerns about school violence. Finally, the Home Division recognizes the vast potential to make a difference where most of us relax--our homes. Poison control, asbestos, smoke detectors, fall hazards, and much, much more are appropriate topics for this active division. The Council is a tremendous resource for all your safety needs. Please page through our website for more information about the specifics of available programs and services. Contact the office to reserve a spot at the activity of your choice.
Thank You,
Merrill Barrick, Safety Manager
The Greater Hamilton Safety Council |
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