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You can earn a premium rebate through safety educationThousands of Ohio employers find value and workers compensation premium savings by actively participating in their local safety councils. And you can join them. Get a 2-percent rebate on your premiums by becoming an active member of one of 80 BWC Division of Safety & Hygiene sponsored safety councils*. Reduce either the severity or frequency of injuries by 10 percent, or keep both at zero, and you will earn an additional 2-percent performance bonus rebate. Learn techniques for increasing safety in your workplace. Learn how to better manage your workers compensation program. Network with other employers in your community. Access useful, money-saving workers comp and risk management information. To qualify for the rebate, you must meet the following eligibility requirements: 1. Join your local safety council by July 31, 2012; 2. Attend 10 safety council meetings or BWC sponsored events**; 3. Send a qualified senior-level manager to a safety council sponsored meeting; 4. Submit semiannual workplace accident reports for the 2012 calendar year. For more information, call 1-800-OHIOBWC. You may also visit ohiobwc.com, and click on Safety services, Training services and Safety councils. * The rebate offer excludes self-insuring employers, state agencies and employers enrolled in BWCs group-rating and group-retrospective programs. However, BWC encourages everyone to become active safety council members. ** At least eight through the local safety council. You can get credit for up to two meetings through attendance at BWCs Division of Safety & Hygiene (DSH) safety training courses or industry-specific training.  Sarah Ghezzi CSP -Certified Safety Professional Sarah.G.1@bwc.state.oh.us Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist Cambridge Service Office Cell Phone: 614-562-6029 Fax: 614-621-3087  Jim Kasik - Employer Services Specialist james.kasik@bwc.state.oh.us Ohio Bureau of Workers' CompensationCambridge Service Office61501 Southgate ParkwayCambridge, OH 43725Phone: (740) 435-4280Fax: (614) 621-3088www.ohiobwc.com |
