Importance of Salary Continuation Documentation

Salary continuation is a cost savings tool available to Ohio employers. When an injured worker misses eight or more days due to the allowed conditions in the claim, the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation will pay temporary total compensation to replace lost wages. As the employer you have the option of offering salary continuation in lieu of temporary total…

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Electrical Safety

Electricity sure has made life easier for us over the years. From simply lighting a room to cooking meals to heating our homes even to powering our cars. As great as it is to have electricity in our lives it can be dangerous. Not only can it cause burns to the body or electrocution it can sometimes…

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Ohio Safety Congress & Expo

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) will host their Ohio Safety Congress & Expo March 8-10, 2023, live and in-person at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. This year, a select number of sessions will also be live streamed.  With over 100 educational sessions and continuing education, there is something for everyone at OSC23. Choose between 10 educational…

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Stress in the Workplace

Now that the Holiday season is over its time to get back into the swing of things. We may have taken some time off to spend with family and friends, forgetting about those stressors at work. But just as every calendar year comes to an end, so do the Holiday’s and it’s time to get back to…

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OSHA & PERRP Recordkeeping

OSHA and PERRP recordkeeping logs, summary and online reporting are due soon, if you are required to do so. Recordkeeping may seem like a daunting task, but it can be simplified by breaking it down into the following steps: Private employers must determine if they’re exempt from keeping the OSHA Log. All public employers must maintain…

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Cost Containment Matters – Here’s Why

As most employers know, the financial and emotional impact of a work-related employee injury can be significant. While the primary goal is to ensure the injured worker receives appropriate care, minimizing the costs associated with the accident should also be a focus for employers. In Ohio, there are three primary cost containment options for employers – Settlement,…

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Safety During The Holidays

The holidays are upon us! This is the time of year we spend with family and friends, do some shopping, decorate the house, cook meals, and hopefully, relaxing. It’s also the time of year where we may shift our focus away from safety. Remember, just because we are taking a break during the Holidays, doesn’t mean…

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Client Education Program for Workers’ Compensation

Sedgwick offers a comprehensive, webinar-based education program to current clients, covering a variety of topics within the workers’ compensation industry. These training webinars are free to member clients of Sedgwick. Sedgwick’s workers’ compensation educational series is designed to familiarize yourself with Ohio’s workers’ compensation system and show you how to maximize your program. Webinar topics include: Introduction…

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