Safety
Workers Compensation Information
Dear Chamber Member,
Ohio is one of only four remaining states that have a state-run,
monopolistic workers compensation program. Others, including all of
our bordering states, allow employers to purchase workers
compensation through private insurers, saving businesses valuable
money that could be used to promote expansion and growth. The Ohio
Workers Compensation Reform Coalition is a newly formed bi-partisan
group of Ohio businesses that wants to jumpstart a discussion with
our state government on this important issue.
To be successful, Ohio businesses must join together to form a
strong coalition. If you are interested in joining this effort,
please complete the attached coalition form and return it via fax to
614-222-8499 or via email to Info@OhioWorkersCompReform.com. You can
also simply reply to this email with your contact information or
call me at the number listed below to sign up. I have also attached
our fact sheet for your reference. Working together, we can make
meaningful changes to workers compensation that benefit businesses
and the state economy alike.
Next year Ohio will need to address a looming $8 billion budget
deficit. Candidates across the state have already began discussing
reform to workers compensation, and together we can make meaningful
changes to the system that makes Ohio more competitive and
attractive to business. Please join this important conversation by
joining our coalition today.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact
me using the information provided below. Again, thank you for taking
the time to learn more about the Ohio Workers Compensation Reform
Coalition, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Toby N. Lichtle
Ohio Workers Compensation Reform
C: (614) 361-7908
lichtle@ohioworkerscompreform.com
Dozens of training courses are available through BWC's Division
of Safety & Hygiene. These courses are offered through the training
center in Pickerington at the Ohio Center for Occupational Safety
and Health (OCOSH) and at branch sites and BWC service offices
across the state, including Toledo, Cincinnati, Canton, Cambridge,
Portsmouth, Youngstown and Cleveland. Employers may enroll any
number of employees at no additional cost.
To enroll or learn more about the courses available October -
December 2010, visit the BWC Learning Center at
www.bwclearningcenter.com.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks,Robin
Robin Watson
BWC Canton Service Office
Industrial Safety Consultant
robin.watson@bwc.state.oh.us
330.904.4867
IS YOUR SAFETY GOAL ZERO?
IF NOT, HOW MANY EMPLOYEES DO YOU WANT TO SEE GET INJURED?
Employee behaviors are a reflection of their Leadership!