Black Swamp Safety Council - Representing Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding & Williams Counties

 

 

 

Welcome to the Black Swamp Safety Council

 

No business can afford unnecessary risks! The Black Swamp Safety Council’s resources can help your Organizations comply with OSHA, EPA and NIOSH Safety and Health Standards.

 

The key to success of your organization is simply a well-informed trained workforce. Membership in the Black Swamp Safety Council is a small investment that can produce big returns.

 

Christmas Cheer Food Drive

Congratulations to Vincent Kline-Parker and Kim Franz, winners of a BSSC Pullover from the random drawing of contributors to the Christmas Cheer program. A big thanks to all Black Swamp Safety Council members who participated in the Christmas Cheer food drive!

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2012 Safety Congress & Expo March 27 - 29

 

Something on your mind? Mr. Buehrer wants to hear from you! BWC.Listens@bwc.state.oh.us

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OSHA’s Grain Handling Safety and Health Topics Page


 

 Drug Free Safety Program... Learn more

 

Black Swamp Safety Council

 

In addition to traditional occupational safety and health courses, BWC's Division of Safety & Hygiene (DSH) offers a variety of specialty courses to meet the unique needs of Ohio's workforce, including:

  •     Lab Safety

  •     How Methamphetamines Affect the Workplace

  •     Employee Safety for Staffing Companies/PEOS

  •     Communicating Safety to Your Spanish Speaking Workforce

 

Attendance at a DSH course qualifies for one safety council rebate program external training credit with submission of a certificate of completion to your safety council.

 

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Annually, the Division of Safety & Hygiene publishes the Safety Leader's Discussion Guide. The monthly articles are written in a style that encourages participation and interaction and includes lists of additional resources. DSH accepts submissions from the public and staff to create the guide.


Monthly 2010 Discussion Guide topics include: job safety analysis, computer workstation ergonomics training, traffic control/flaggers, hand tool safety, safety on the road, preventing cuts and lacerations, combustible dust in the workplace, crisis plans for schools, asbestos awareness, protecting older workers, and safety management systems.

Employers can visit https://www.ohiobwc.com/employer/forms/publications/nlbwc/SafeHygPubs1.asp  to download an electronic copy or request a hard copy. Copies can also be requested by calling 1-800-OHIOBWC (644-6292) and press 0212 for the safety services customer service line.

 

Mission Statement

Our mission is to assist businesses within the five-county area in a cooperative effort to reduce injuries and illnesses. The council will provide up-to-date and practical safety-related training and information, and will be a forum for members to network and share ideas. We will strive to be a visible and valuable resource to the safety committee and the society at-large.

 

Who are Members of the Safety Council?

Businesses of all sizes, cities, schools, healthcare facilities, etc. representing people like yourself who are responsible for the health and safety of their employees.

 

Announcing Online OSHA Training!

Click on the "OSHA Training" link on the left to find out more about OSHA Training or to sign up for an online course.


Northwest State Community College               Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation           Occupational Safety & Health Administration

updated 5/17/11

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