Promoting Workplace Safety Awareness
and the Reduction of Occupational Injuries and Disease
and recieve announcements and news
2021-2022 Mega Meetings
Wednesday, April 13
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET
Keynote speaker Erica Keswin is a two-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author, internationally sought-after speaker, and workplace strategist.
Now What? How to Lead by Bringing Your Human to Work We've all been through a lot, but managers at every level are dealing with unprecedented levels of stress and pressures. Erica will provide tools to help leaders find their way through this difficult time and will explore five things which will allow your organization to thrive:
- Communicate often, with transparency and honesty
- Mind your meetings – in person, remote and hybrid
- Create a culture of wellness
- Take professional development personally
- Return to rituals (and create new ones)
Learn more about how successful companies navigate turbulent times, prepare to bring your human to work, be confident that you can manage the chaos and be ready to rock the hybrid revolution!
You can read the complete details on this event in this PDF flyer.
Move Up To Better Health
Introducing a free health and wellness program for Ohio's small businesses
Promoting better health for employees is a key to success for any business. And Better You, Better Ohio! is helping to make it happen. The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation has launched a free new health program along with ActiveHealth® Management. Employees will have access to these helpful resources: Quick and easy health assessment, Biometric screening, Digital lifestyle and condition coaching, and Mobile app.
Ready to make your small business even healthier? To learn more about this free program download the listed flyer.
Download this flyer for complete registration details. (PDF Format)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions
To minimize the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and continue business operations, our BWC staff is now teleworking. While we may be operating from a different physical location, we do not currently anticipate major issues with continuing to provide our employers, injured workers, and the many others we serve, with service. Phone numbers and email addresses for our customer service representatives remain the same.
We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as necessary. We know you may have questions that we are just not able to immediately answer. We promise to keep you updated and share information as we have it. In the meantime, thank you for your patience as we all work through COVID-19 together.
For the latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19) visit coronavirus.ohio.gov. For questions about COVID-19's effect on BWC, you can email BWCCOVID19@bwc.state.oh.us.
The question/answer are listed on our Frequently Asked Question page.
Medical Marijuana and It's Impact on BWC
What does Ohio's medical marijuana law say? What is the impact of the new law on BWC? What can employers do? This pdf information sheet covers the BWC stance on medical marijuana and the workplace. It covers the general information and application of the new law. It also addresses how the law is applied to the workplace including what the BWC will and will not cover. A good read for a major change to the workplace.
