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Destination Excellence
This program encourages an employer’s focus on safety and return-to-work for injured workers, and fosters efficient management of accounts and cost control efforts. The Destination Excellence program includes Administrative rebates, Safety Council rebates, an Industry Specific Safety bonus, a Drug Free Safety incentive program and a Transitional Work Grant program and bonus. Savings Options Go GreenA rebate (1% of premium, which includes ...
Read MoreOhio Safety Congress & Expo
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) will host their Ohio Safety Congress & Expo March 9-10, 2022, as an online-only event with dozens of learning sessions and a digital expo, allowing participants to chat virtually with vendors about new and existing products and services. By attending the safety congress, you will learn to: • Prevent workplace injuries and illnesses• Achieve better outcomes for injured ...
Read MoreOhio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Offers Distance Learning Opportunities in February
BWC is hosting a number of occupational safety and health webinars and virtual classes in February. For detailed information and to learn how to register, view this flyer. Webinars – Presented Live with BWC Discount Program and Continuing Education Credit: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Safety Teams (February 8) Managing the Risk and Safety of Contractors Working in YOUR Facility (February 8) Recordkeeping 201: Pitfalls in ...
Read MoreDOL Covid Fact Sheet
FACT SHEET #84: COMPENSABILITY OF TIME SPENTUNDERGOING COVID-19 HEALTH SCREENINGS,TESTING, AND VACCINATIONS UNDER THE FAIRLABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) This fact sheet addresses issues that have arisen during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding whether time spent engaged in activities related to COVID-19 health screenings, testing, and vaccination is compensable under the FLSA. This guidance reflects that, on November 5, 2021, the Occupational Safety ...
Read MoreSedgwick is Here to Help
During the holidays and as we move into 2022 remember that Sedgwick is here to help. Our approach to delivering quality service in areas such as workers’ compensation goes far beyond just managing claims—we aim to simplify the process and reduce complexity, making it easy and effective for everyone involved. Feel free to contact Julia Bowling at Julia.Bowling@sedgwick.com or the Sedgwick team if you have any questions ...
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