CareWorks Consultants Inc. & Risk Control360 Partner to Assist Businesses in Meeting New Requirements
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation newly revised code states that any employer who has had a claim in the "green year" (year prior to the current policy year) or the previous year, will have to complete a required two hours of safety training by June 30, 2012.
For the 2011 policy period, this includes any claim occuring from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010. BWC's requirement applies to any claim an employer has had within the past two years, regardless of size or severity. Two hours is the minimum amount of safety training mandated. If an employer has experienced more than one claim within this period, they are still only obligated to attend two hours of safety training.
These educational sessions can be offered by the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce, CareWorks Consultants Inc. (CCI) or Ohio BWC.
Attendance and compliance will be tracked by the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce for BWC. Proof of completion of safety training should be sent to the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce.
Have questions? Contact any of the following:
Ohio BWC
Natalie Petschauer
740-435-4256
CareWorks Consultants Inc.
Jennifer Murphy
1-614-526-7264
RiskControl 360
Shawn P. Combs
1-614-827-0360
Upcoming Training:
Notice to Group-Rating Members:
Ohio BWC Group-Rating Safety Accountability Letter (July 2011) - 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 ….click here for the Group-Rating Safety Accountability in its entirety.
