BWC Reinstates Safety Council Incentive for Group Rated Employers

On June 16, 2011 the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors voted to expand the Safety Council Incentive program to include group rated program participants.   

Through the Safety Council program employers earn rebates on their workers' compensation premiums by participating in their local safety council and reducing the frequency of workplace injuries.  Participating employers receive a 2 percent rebate for attending safety council programs and an additional 2 percent may be earned for demonstrating a reduction in the frequency and/or severity of workplace incidents.

Beginning July 1, 2011, the Safety Council program has been expanded.  Now those employers participating in the group rating program are also able to participate in the Safety Council program and earn the 2 percent performance rebate.  By reducing the frequency and/or severity of incidents, group rated companies can earn the 2 percent performance rebate in addition to their employer's group rating discount.  

 
If your company could benefit from participating in a safety council, consider the CAK Safety Council sponsored by the Green Chamber of Commerce.  The CAK Safety Council meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at the Hampton Inn on Arlington Ridge East (behind Bob Evans).  Registration and breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m. and the program runs from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.  To qualify for the incentive program this year, you must complete the enrollment form and return it to the Green Chamber before August 19, 2011. Contact the Green Chamber at 330.896.3023 for more information.