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DOT/IATA  
When shipping hazardous materials do you ever feel that it is next to impossible to ship them without them boomeranging back?  To help reduce or possibly eliminate this issue, here are some things to consider before sending your next package or truckload of hazardous materials. ...full article..
 
Office Safety Audit Checklist 
Accidents in the workplace are a fairly common occurrence, resulting in mutilation, death, and lifestyle-altering accidents. For the most part, these accidents stem from falls, however, other sources such as electrical, fire, and ergonomics can play a pivotal role in office safety also.  The office setting is home to many recognized hazards identified by OSHA.  This checklist is an easy way to identify the hazards associated with office settings and how to make sure yours is a safe environment for all to work in.  ...checklist...
 
Warehouse Safety Audit Checklist
A safe, orderly, efficient warehouse is the key to a successful  & safe operation.This checklist is an easy way to identify the hazards associated with warehouses and how to make sure yours is a safe environment to work in.  Checklist
 
Nine Key Safety Program Parameters For Ohio Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Participants:
Continued success in the group rating program depends on your ability to avoid costly claims through ongoing safety efforts. The Nine Key Safety Program Parameters reflect a sound approach to workplace safety. The BWC recommends these steps to all employers in all rating plans. We urge you to consider how you can best integrate them into your work environment. ..see the complete list..
How to Calculate DART Rate for Government Compliance
Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) Rate and Days Away from Work Injury and Illness (DAFWII) Case Rate. ..detailed instructions..

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 Electrical Safety
OSHA is reminding employers and workers about the importance of staying safe when working with electricity on the job. OSHA's Safety and Health Topics page on electricity features information about standards, hazards and possible solutions to those hazards. The page on the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) describes why this practice is important to protect workers from the unexpected startup of machinery, or the release of hazardous energy during service or maintenance activities. Visit OSHA's publications page to find more resources on electrical safety.
The Top 10 Causes of the Most Disabling Workplace Injuries[1]
(click on the cause for more complete information and how to avoid the injury) 
  1. Overextertion – excessive lifting, pushing, pulling, holding or throwing ..more info..
  2. Falls on the same level ..more info..
  3. Falls to a lower level ..more info..
  4. Bodily reaction – Injuries caused by slipping or tripping without falling ..more info..
  5. Struck by an object – such as a tool falling on a worker from above
  6. Highway incidents .. more info..
  7. Repetitive motion – Injuries due to repeated stress or strain (ergonomics) ..more info..
  8. Struck against an object – such as a worker walking into a door
  9. Caught in/compressed by
  10. Assaults/violent acts ..more info..
[1] Based on the 2007 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index; The most disabling work-related injuries and illnesses are those that result in an employee losing six or more workdays.
OSHA 300 Log Information
Private Employers
All Private Employers with more than 10 employees (full-time, parttime and temporary workers) must complete the OSHA 300 and OSHA 300A for all workplace related injuries and illnesses that meet the recordability requirement.  These files must be maintained for 5 prior years. 
 
Download excel spreadsheet for OSHA 300 http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/new-osha300form1-1-04.xls
 
Sharps Injuries
Employers must record all work-related needlestick injuries and cuts from sharp objects that are contaminated with another person's blood or other potentially infectious material (as defined by 29 CFR 1910.1030). The injury must be entered on the OSHA 300 Log as an injury. To protect the employee's privacy, the employee's name must not be entered on the OSHA 300 Log
 
Public Ohio Employers
All Public Employers must complete the OSHA 300P and OSHA 300AP for all workplace related injuries and illnesses that meet the recordability requirement.  These files must be maintained for 5 prior years.  Public employers must also send a copy of the 300AP to PERRP by February 1 for previous calendar year.  The 300AP form can be mailed (download blank form below) to PERRP or submitted online.
 
 
PERRP Sharps Injury Form Needlestick Report (SH-12)
Public employers must complete and submit a PERRP Sharps Injury Form Needlestick Report (SH-12) for every needlestick or sharps injury that occurs. The SH-12 form can be mailed (download blank form below) to PERRP or submitted online
Download PERRP Sharps Injury Form Needlestick Report  http://www.ohiobwc.com/downloads/blankpdf/SH-12.pdf
 

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OSHA 30-hour for General Industry
March 15,22,29 & April 5  - $595
 great course for employees at all levels including supervisors new to safety or new hires responsible for general health & safety. The course covers OSHA requirements for various subjects that are most applicable to the industry; correctly locating OSHA requirements using a copy of the general industry regulations; interpreting and applying the regulation to the work environment and selecting proper PPE for different work scenarios. Students will gain knowledge through personal experience and group exercise led by instructors to identify common solutions to general workplace hazards.
 
For more information or to register - contact Michele Blaney at 614-890-0800 x203
1-888-588-9848 or mblaney@safex.us.
 
 
Avizent//FrankGates Safety Hotlline.
Let our professional help answer your safety questions.
1-888-588-9848
 
Avizent/FrankGates ask a professional email:  frankgates@safex.us
 
Ohio BWC Website - information for The Ohio BWC and their offerings 
 
Ohio BWC Safety Council information - a list of safety councils across the state and their contact information
 
 
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