Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Program Advise
The Institute for Work & Health published a new resource offering strategies on how to implement successful musculoskeletal injury prevention programs. Each section offers examples of potential programs, practices, and advice.
Determining Cost Benefits for Workplace Ergonomics Webinar
Join the American Industrial Hygiene Association at 2 p.m. on March 17 for a free webinar: Cost-Justifying Ergonomics: Methods and Tips for Calculating ROI. This webinar will discuss methodologies for cost-benefit analyses of ergonomics programs, including pros and cons, and how to determine the cost savings for a multitude of categories.
EAP Prescription Drug Toolkit and Fact Sheets
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Prescription Drug Toolkit and Fact Sheets from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides guidance related to counseling, referrals, and follow-up services that EAPs can offer employees whose substance misuse has affected their workplace environment. The toolkit has information for employers about preventing substance misuse and maintaining professional standards.
Hazardous Materials Safety Videos
A non-profit railroad safety organization, Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI), has developed five short videos on hazardous material handling by railroad employees. The four- to seven-minute videos are available on the SLSI website.
Health and Wellness Tip
Looking for extra ways to stay healthy this season? Try getting good sleep! For adults, seven to eight hours of restful sleep boosts our immune systems. Spending time in nature and limiting caffeine late in the day can help us have better sleep. For more information on catching your z’s, see these resources.
Grain Safety Week
Register now for Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week! This free virtual event from the Grain Handling Safety Coalition offers daily educational events to raise awareness about storage hazards and provide information, education and training on best practices for safe grain handling. Register online.
Each day starting at 10 a.m. on March 29, there is a two-hour event with a new focus and resources available to you!
- Monday: Standup Kickoff Event with livestreamed worker safety trainings, idea sessions and safety resources for industry use.
- Tuesday: Near Miss Reporting.
- Wednesday: Impact of Grain Quality on Safety.
- Thursday: Bin Safety.
- Friday: Emergency Action Plans.
Learn more at www.standup4grainsafety.org or use #StandUp4GrainSafety to search social media for event details and resources available to you.
The Ohio BWC Library of BWC’s Division of Safety & Hygiene compiles and distributes this newsletter each month.
Established in 1912, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is the exclusive provider of workers’ compensation insurance in Ohio and serves 249,000 public and private employers. With nearly 1,700 employees and assets of approximately $25 billion, BWC is one of the largest state-run insurance systems in the United States. Our mission is to deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day. For more, visit www.bwc.ohio.gov.
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