Landscape Safety ResourcesLandscaping and horticultural service workers are at risk of injury from a wide variety of potential hazards in this industry, including exposure to chemicals, noise, machinery, lifting, construction, and weather related hazards - to name a few. As an added service, the OLA provides resources and possible solutions to specific activities within the landscape and horticultural services industries.
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SAFETY Resources
2020 -2021 Group Rating Accountability Letter
As a group rating sponsor the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation requires our organization to publish the letter. Its purpose is to inform members of the specific roles and responsibilities of the employer, group rating sponsor, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and Third Party Administrator involved in our group rating program. The letter outlines the safety services expectations that employers should have if they are enrolled in a group rating program. |
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Landscape Industry Guidance for Business Operations During COVID-19
Landscape companies are instructed to follow all Federal, State, and Local public health and safety directives during COVID-19. The document to the right is meant to help guide companies during the pandemic and was developed with the use of summaries from the NALP - using OSHA and CDC guidelines - and in conjunction with other industry experts. These recommendations are not meant to override any guidelines set forth by the State of Ohio. |
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Bureau of Workers Compensation Safety Catalog
BWC's Division of Safety & Hygiene Safety Services Catalog lists the safety services and programs available to employers. These services and programs are available at no additional cost since they're available to you as part of your workers' compensation premium. In addition to describing the safety services and programs available, the catalog contains detailed descriptions of all safety-related course offerings, and also lists and describes safety-related DVDs and streaming videos. |
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