September 2022 Safety Update

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BWC Featured Items

New Safety Talks

• OSHA Reporting and Recording Requirements
• Safety Management Systems
• Training Techniques for Adult Learners.

See BWC’s Safety Talks page for a complete list of talks that are available for print and download.

Human Trafficking Safety Congress Session
The 2022 Ohio Safety Congress session Human Trafficking: Awareness and Prevention in the Workplace with speaker Mary Kate Waggoner Coordinator of the Summit County Collaborative Against Human Trafficking is now available on the BWC YouTube page.

September In Person Training
See the full In-person Course Schedule for all safety and health classes. Enroll at the BWC Learning Center
Effective Safety Teams, Sept. 27, 2022, at Cleveland-Indiana Wesleyan University (Independence)
OSHA 10: Industry Safety Basics, Sept. 28 – 29, 2022 at the Canton Service Office
Noise and Hearing Conservation Half-Day Workshop, Sept. 29, 2022, at the Dayton Service Office
Respirators: Do we need them? Sept. 29, 2022, at the Dayton Service Office

BWC Safety Webinars
Safety Training - Keeping the Class Awake, Sept. 13, 2022, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Virtual Training
Emergency Preparedness Planning: Half-day workshop, Sept. 8, 2022, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
High Hazard Focus Four Inspections: Be Prepared When PERRP Shows Up at Your Doorstep, Sept. 14, 2022, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Safety Series Workshop Module 2: Ergonomics, Accident Analysis and Hazard Assessment Basics, Sept. 21, 2022, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

BWC Library Question of the Month A question received by the library over the past month with our response.

Question:
Does OSHA have guidelines for how employers can assist employees who have learning disabilities while they take online training courses? Are we permitted to read the test questions outload for example?

Answer:
The OSHA Outreach Training Center provides this response on their website: "Although testing is not required by OSHA, trainers have the option of administering a test to evaluate learning. It is at the discretion of the trainer to determine whether or not a student has successfully completed the class. Because OSHA does not require testing in these classes, the agency has not issued specific requirements for trainers regarding tests being administered orally as opposed to written tests. For this reason, it is recommended that students discuss any accommodation needs related to their learning environments prior to selecting a trainer. This includes questioning trainers about their accommodations for students with a learning disability."

If you have question related to occupational safety and health, email the library.

Other News

NIOSH Science Blog Features Ohio BWC Study
The Aug 11, 2022, NIOSH Science Blog features a study using Ohio BWC data to answer the question: Are Insurer Risk Control Services Effective? The answer was yes, Ohio BWC risk control services were effective in reducing workers’ compensation cost rates and controlling or reducing severe injuries for serviced employers.

Occupational Exposure Sampling for Engineered Nanomaterials
This new technical report from NIOSH has guidance for workplace sampling for three engineered nanomaterials: carbon nanotubes and nanofibers, silver, and titanium dioxide and an approach to exposure sampling for other engineered nanomaterials that do not have exposure limits.

Speeding Dangers
The August issue of the NIOSH newsletter Behind the Wheel at Work covers the topic of speed. Speeding-related crash deaths were up by 17% in 2020 over 2019 numbers. The newsletter presents facts about speeding related crashes and fatalities and resources to help prevent speeding.

New Heat Information Website
Heat.gov is the new site for the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS), a collaboration of NIHHIS Federal partners, which include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, OSHA, NIOSH, and many others. The site was created “to develop and provide actionable, science-based information to help protect people from heat.”

Hurricane and Flood Response Tools
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences provides health and safety guidance to those involved in disaster response and cleanup activities. This website has links to documents relating to hurricanes, floods, mold remediation, and debris removal.

OSHA Citations for Chemical Exposures in Construction
A new data dashboard from the Center for construction Research and Training (CPWR) has data from OSHA citations for asbestos, lead, and silica for the past 10 years.

Fall From Heights Survey Results Summary
This document contains highlights of a (CPWR) survey of persons who experienced, witnessed, or investigated a workplace fall incident. This preliminary report provides an overview of highlighted findings from the survey.

Eight Healthy Habits for Your Heart
The American Heart Association added sleep duration to the Life's Essential 8 list of health and lifestyle factors that you can modify to help your heart. BWC’s free wellness program, Better You, Better Ohio! can help you incorporate all eight behaviors into your life.

The Ohio BWC Library of BWC’s Division of Safety & Hygiene compiles and distributes this newsletter each month.   

Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation

Vision: To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.
Mission: To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day. Core Values: One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.

Established in 1912, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is the exclusive provider of workers’ compensation insurance in Ohio, serving 249,000 public and private employers. With nearly 1,600 employees and assets of approximately $25 billion, BWC is one of the largest state-run insurance systems in the United States. For more, visit www.bwc.ohio.gov.