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Online Submission: The Final Step in the Process to Determine if You Must File Online
OSHA - to determine if your organization is required to file online, review the information on OSHA's Injury Tracking Application (ITA) by going to https://www.osha.gov/injuryreporting/ and clicking on the "Who is covered by this reporting requirement?" box towards the bottom of the page. If your establishment is required too submit online then you must create a secure account at: login.gov. Once you have successfully set up an account, then you ...
Read MoreCost Containment Matters: Here's Why
As most employers know, the financial and emotional impact of a work-related employee injury can be significant. While the primary goal is to ensure the injured worker receives appropriate care, minimizing the costs associated with the accident should also be a focus for employers. In Ohio, there are three primary cost containment options for employers – Settlement, Handicap Reimbursement and Subrogation/No Fault Motor Vehicle Accident ...
Read MoreSafety Intervention Grant Program
Good news for employers who are looking for funding to purchase equipment to help reduce or eliminate injuries or illnesses. The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (OHIO BWC) reopened the Safety Intervention Grant (SIG) in November 2022. This grant is different than some of the other programs as it focuses on funds used to purchase ergonomic, safety and/or industrial hygiene equipment. The changes the BWC has made to the SIG will make the ...
Read MoreEducation Programs for Workers’ Compensation
Sedgwick offers a comprehensive, webinar-based education program to current clients, covering a variety of topics within the workers’ compensation industry. These training webinars are free to member clients of Sedgwick. For those NARI members who are not part of our Group Program with Sedgwick, contact NARI of Southwest Ohio at info@nariosouthwestohio.org for more information on the savings you are missing out ...
Read MoreSafety During the Holidays
The holidays are upon us! This is the time of year we spend with family and friends, do some shopping, decorate the house, cook meals, and hopefully, relaxing. It’s also the time of year where we may shift our focus away from safety. Remember, just because we are taking a break during the Holidays, doesn’t mean that safety will. In fact, with all the distractions the Holidays bring, it is more important than ever we maintain our ...
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