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Industrial Air Monitoring in the Workplace
Monitoring for indoor air contaminants at work is crucial for maintaining a healthy and productive environment. Poor air quality can lead to various health issues, including respiratory problems, headaches, fatigue as well as affect morale and productivity. Many areas in a facility, such as production, warehouses, chemical storage and offices have the potential for air contaminants. You may need to do some investigating at your facility to ...
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NARI Rebrands Prestigious CotY Awards Program
2025 Local NARI Remodeler of the Year Award entries must be submitted by November 11, 2024.
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Ohio Workers' Comp & Experience Modification Rate
An employer’s experience modification rate (EMR), which is determined by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC), greatly impacts workers’ compensation premium that an employer pays. If you have safer operations, with little to no workers’ compensation claims, you will have a better than average EMR. If you have a less safe operation, with numerous costly claims, you will have a worse than average EMR. Typically, ...
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Forklift Safety in the Workplace
Forklifts, also known as powered industrial trucks, play a crucial role in various industries, from manufacturing and construction to warehousin and logistics. However, if not managed properly, their operations pose significant risks to both operators and bystanders. Implementing comprehensive safety measures and adhering to regulations is paramount to prevent accidents and ensure a secure working environment. Between 2021 and 2023, there were ...
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Reportable Payroll and True-Up
Reportable payroll In defining payroll, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) generally follows the guidelines of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, as well as the Federal Unemployment Tax Authority (FUTA) in the businesses section.Examples of reportable payrollThe more common types of reportable payroll include sick pay, vacation pay, bonus payments including stock given as a bonus, sales commission, tips, and all ...
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