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Safety 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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NARI of Southwest Ohio Golf Challenge a Success
Thank you to all of those who participated in the 2nd Annual NARI of Southwest Ohio Golf Challenge, presented by Kitchens. Inspired. For those who missed the event, we hope to see you next September! A shout out to our sponsors, Kitchens. Inspired, beverage sponsor, Pella Windows & Doors and hole sponsors: Cabinet Creations Design Gallery, Pella Sales, Capital One Spark Business and Ferguson ...
Read MoreBWC Group-Rating Safety Accountability
Each year Ohio employers have the opportunity to participate in BWC’s Group-Experience-Rating Program or Group-Retrospective-Rating Program. While these programs are not required, they do provide you with an opportunity to significantly reduce your workers’ compensation premiums, while increasing your awareness of safety and risk-management strategies. NARI of Southwest Ohio is a sponsoring organization in the BWC’s Group ...
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