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Group Rating Accountability - Frank Gates strives to make sure your safety needs are met with respect to your group rating account. Click here for a safety accountability letter.

Reductions in workers' compensation premiums are available when you join the Columbus Medical Association group rating program administered by Frank Gates Service Company (Avizent).

Workers' compensation premiums can be reduced up to the BWC’s maximum possible discount when members with good safety and claims records pool together in the group rating plan. Members of our group rating program also receive expert claims management and personal workers’ compensation consulting from Frank Gates/Avizent, a leader in workers' compensation services with 64 years of experience. Their staff works to minimize claims losses and maximize your workers’ comp savings.

Why choose the CMA group? High savings, valuable program analysis and more:

• Attractive discounts, competitive fees
• Complete program analysis and aggressive risk management strategies
• Reliable, personalized service
• Retention levels consistently above 95%
• Advocacy and advice to help you navigate industry challenges

For a free, no-obligation group rating savings estimate or questions, contact Andy Frank at 614-793-5468 or afrank@frankgates.com.

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 SAFETY INFORMATION 

 The CMA promotes the products provided by Frank Gates through SafeX. SafeX provides on site safety consultations by health and safety professionals to evaluate the status of Ohio BWC, 10 Step Business Plan and other health and safety best practices. Their programs promote the BWC 10 Step Business Plan and the 9 Key Safety Parameters to reduce workplace injuries. Frank Gates / SafeX provides our group members free access to a toll free safety professional hotline, email access and webpage containing BWC safety training,10 Step Business Plan and 9 Key Safety Parameters information. Our members have also been provided a 2009 calendar that additionally includes dates of BWC safety congress, state wide safety council meetings and all the SafeX training opportunities. We plan to coordinate with Frank Gates / SafeX to provide safety webinars through SafeX in the future.

Safety Plan - Why is it important to have a plan in place? You are required to have protocols in place should an occurrence happen. It's also a smart idea. Save time and money by utilizing BWC's Division of Safety and Hygiene free safety services to ensure that you and your staff have taken appropriate steps to make sure your office is compliant.

Nine key safety parameters essential to a successful safety program for your office:

• A written safety and health policy signed by the top company official that expresses the employer's values and commitment to workplace safety and health
• Visable senior management leadership that promotes the belief that the management of safety is an organizational value
• Employee incentive and recognition that affords employees the opportunity to participate in the safety management process
• A program of regular communications on safety and health issues to keep all employees informed and to solicit feedback and suggestions
• Orientation and training for all employees
• Published safe work practices so that employees have a clear understanding of how to safely accomplish their job requirements
• Assigning an individual the role of coordinating safety efforts for the company
• Early return-to-work strategies to help injured or ill workers return to work
• Internal program verification to assess the success of company safety efforts, to include audits, surveys and record analysis

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Ohio BWC Division of Safety and Hygiene  We continue to add to our video streaming library on ohiobwc.com.  We recently launched streaming video on ohiobwc.com, and we continue to add to the library of available videos. We recently added a series of employer profiles highlighting six Ohio companies. These videos will show how they are using SafetyGRANT$ available through the Division of Safety and Hygiene. To see what is streaming on ohiobwc.com.

About the Division of Safety and Hygiene  As an employer in Ohio’s workers’ compensation system, BWC’s Division of Safety and Hygiene can meet all your needs, and at no direct cost to you. Services include:

• On-site consulting services
• Training courses and video library
• Online tools and resources
• Safety councils
• Safety Grant$
• Drug-Free Safety Program

BWC Introduces New Online Resource  The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) announced a new way for Ohioans to register for occupational safety and health classes.  At the BWC Learning Center, bwclearningcenter.com, customers can gain information about BWC classes any hour of the day. Go to the new BWC Learning Center to register. Once on the site, first-time users should click Register and follow the directions. Then, you’re free to explore the site at your convenience. If you have an e-mail address, you will receive immediate enrollment confirmation.

• Review and update your profile. Confirm class enrollment
• Look for new classes to attend and enroll online
• Print certificates at your convenience, 24 hours a day, seven days a week
• Print your transcript for classes taken since July 1, 2005

For personal assistance, call (614) 995-8622 or toll-free, 1-800-OHIOBWC, and listen to the options from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday.

BWC Division of Safety and Hygiene News and Classes

Safety and Health Classes presented by the BWC Division of Safety and Hygiene

Attend one of the more than 60 occupational safety, health and ergonomics courses offered by the Division of Safety and Hygiene at no extra cost to Ohio employers with active workers’ compensation policies.

 Click here to go to the BWC Website.

• On-site consulting services
• Training courses and video library
• Online tools and resources
• Safety councils
• Safety Grant$
• Drug-Free Workplace

Registration Opens for Annual Safety Congress 

The Ohio Safety Congress & Expo is one of the finest occupational safety and health events in the Midwest. The event, scheduled for March 29-March 31, 2011 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, will offer dynamic keynote speakers, a variety of educational sessions and displays of occupational safety and health products.

Free registration makes Safety Congress a valuable tool for your injury prevention program.

• Reduce training costs for you and your employees.
• Earn free CEUs for accreditation and BWC discount programs.
• Save onregistration fees and out-of-state travel expenses.
• Fewer injuries mean lower workers' compensation costs.
• Choos from 150 neducational sessions to help your business save lives and save money.

For more information, contact BWC at 1-800-OHIOBWC or visit ohiobwc.com

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