06 Nov Electrical Safety in the Workplace through Insight and Implementation of NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace through Insight and Implementation of NFPA 70E Thursday, November 6, 2025 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM) 6 PDCs Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center Course Name: Electrical Safety in the Workplace through Insight and Implementation of NFPA 70E Speaker: Mike Kovacic Program Type: Seminar/Workshop Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses Electrical Safety in the Workplace through Insight and Implementation of NFPA 70E, Cambridge, Ohio Email Details Who should attend Contractors, maintenance workers and others who work with electricity should attend. You will learn: o An overview of the hazards of electricity; o Standards and requirements of the NFPA 70E; o How to analyze flash hazards; o How to protect against flash hazards; o How to plan safe work practices; o How to select PPE. After this course, you will be able to: o Explain workplace hazards involving electricity; o List requirements of the NFPA 70E; o Evaluate work practices and suggest safety measures to reduce risk. How you will be assessed: o Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises; o And/or an end of course test using provided materials Details You're Registered!
12 Nov OSHA10: Industry Safety Basics OSHA10: Industry Safety Basics Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (12:00 AM) to Thursday, November 13, 2025 (11:59 PM) 10 PDCs Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center Course Name: OSHA10: Industry Safety Basics Speaker: Julie Reynolds Program Type: Seminar/Workshop Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses OSHA10: Industry Safety Basics, Ontario, Ohio Email Details Who should attend: Individuals involved in general industry should attend. You will learn: o Effective safety and health evaluation of industry sites; o Hazard recognition skills and possible solutions to safety issues; o Best practices for compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 regulations. After this course, you will be able to: o Recognize risk factors related to general industry worksites; o Suggest control measures to mitigate risk factors; o Interpret OSHA 29 CFR 1910 regulations. How you will be assessed: o Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises; o And/or an end of course test using provided materials. Note: Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive an OSHA card certifying completion of a 10-hour course in general industry safety and health. Details You're Registered!
13 Nov Developing a Driver Safety Program (VTC) Developing a Driver Safety Program (VTC) Thursday, November 13, 2025 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM) 3 PDCs Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center Course Name: Developing a Driver Safety Program (VTC) Speaker: Joe Koehl Program Type: Instructor E-Learning Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses Developing a Driver Safety Program (VTC), Columbus, Ohio Email Details Who should attend: Individuals involved with or responsible for the safety of occupational drivers. This class will give participants information needed to develop a Driver Safety Program to help reduce costly injuries, fatalities and property damage. You will learn: Key components of an effective Driver Safety Program. Benefits of developing a Driver Safety Program. How to develop a customized Driver Safety Program to meet your company’s needs. After this course, you will be able to: Explain the benefits of a Driver Safety Program and key components of an effective Driver Safety Program. Develop and implement a customized Driver Safety Program to meet your company's needs. How you will be assessed: Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises. And/or an end of course test using provided materials. Please read the below information. VTCs are instructor led and will offer the opportunity for interaction and participation that is comparable to the in-person class. These classes generally offer the same continuing education units (CEUs) In order to attend a VTC, you must: (1) have internet access, (2) have a computer with microphone and speaker set-up utilizing a headset or other low feedback system, (3) download WebEx player before entering training, and (4) have a working email address in your BWC Learning Center account to ensure we are able to contact you with details including the WebEx URL. Chromebooks, iPads, Android tablets, and cell phones have limited WebEx functionality and we DO NOT recommend their use for virtual training. To ensure that you receive credit for your attendance, you must: (1) be in the virtual classroom for the entire scheduled time with a functioning microphone or phone connection, (2) participate in the activities during the virtual class, and (3) complete and obtain a passing knowledge assessment score within 2 days after class. Failure to do any of the following might be cause for a student incompletion. Additionally, your BWC Learning Center registration must match your WebEx registration to be provided credit. Special anomalies can be discussed with your BWC host if someone registered a student but was not person to attend class. If not discussed with the host when there is no WebEx time for a BWC Learning Center assessment for a VTC, the assumption is the student did not take class. VTCs will be updated 14 days after they are completed within the BWC Learning Center. Please contact dshcc@bwc.state.oh.us for any issues or concerns. Details You're Registered!
13 Nov First Aid in the Workplace First Aid in the Workplace Thursday, November 13, 2025 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM) 5 PDCs Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center Course Name: First Aid in the Workplace Speaker: James Hughes, Jeff Coughlin Program Type: Seminar/Workshop Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses First Aid in the Workplace, Perrysburg, Ohio Email Details Who should attend: Individuals who need to know how to recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses, including how touse an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest, until advanced medical personnel takeover should attend. You will learn: o How to prioritize care for life-threatening injuries or sudden illnesses. o How to give CPR, including the use of an AED. o How to care for a victim having a breathing emergency. o Basic treatments for other injuries. After this course, you will be able to: o Evaluate a medical emergency until advanced medical personnel arrive. o Recognize the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. o Provide first aid to an individual that is injured. How you will be assessed: o Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises. o And/or an end of course test using provided materials. Details You're Registered!
18 Nov First Aid in the Workplace First Aid in the Workplace Tuesday, November 18, 2025 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM) 5 PDCs Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center Course Name: First Aid in the Workplace Speaker: James Hughes, Jeff Coughlin Program Type: Seminar/Workshop Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses First Aid in the Workplace, Youngstown, Ohio Email Details Who should attend: Individuals who need to know how to recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses, including how touse an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest, until advanced medical personnel takeover should attend. You will learn: o How to prioritize care for life-threatening injuries or sudden illnesses. o How to give CPR, including the use of an AED. o How to care for a victim having a breathing emergency. o Basic treatments for other injuries. After this course, you will be able to: o Evaluate a medical emergency until advanced medical personnel arrive. o Recognize the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. o Provide first aid to an individual that is injured. How you will be assessed: o Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises. o And/or an end of course test using provided materials. Details You're Registered!
18 Nov Lockout/Tagout and Safety-related Work Practices Lockout/Tagout and Safety-related Work Practices Tuesday, November 18, 2025 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM) 3 PDCs Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center Course Name: Lockout/Tagout and Safety-related Work Practices Speaker: Gary Armstrong Program Type: Seminar/Workshop Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses Lockout/Tagout and Safety-related Work Practices, Reynoldsburg, Ohio Email Details Who should attend: Safety, loss control and maintenance personnel, plantmanagers and individuals interested in safety should attend. You will learn: Principles and procedures of LOTO as presented in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147; Examples of safety-related work practices; Guidelines and practical approaches to safetyrelated work practices. After this course, you will be able to: Explain the purpose of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147; Interpret the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR1910.147; Recognize energized devices; Plan to implement and/or review an energy control procedure. How you will be assessed: Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises; And/or an end of course test using provided materials. Details You're Registered!
20 Nov Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Awareness (VTC) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Awareness (VTC) Thursday, November 20, 2025 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM) 4 PDCs Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center Course Name: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Awareness (VTC) Speaker: Randy Brown Program Type: Instructor E-Learning Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Awareness (VTC), Columbus, Ohio Email Details Maximum enrollment per class for a single policy is four students, any enrollment exceeding this policy may be cancelled. Who should attend: Employers and individuals that use and store hazardous chemicals. This course will cover what to do at the Awareness level if an accidental spill or release of a chemical occurs. Company emergency response plans should contain sections on procedures to follow in the event of a chemical spill. The Awareness level training will give the individual who witnesses a chemical spill or release the knowledge of: Understanding the presence of hazardous materials in chemical accidents. Using basic scene safety and perimeter control to prevent accidental exposure. Beginning the notification process to internal and/or external response teams Utilizing principles and resources on the basics using tools like the North American Emergency Response Guidebook (NAERG). After this course, you will be able to: Recognize the limitations of the awareness level role. Distinguish if a spill or release of hazardous materials has occurred through an understanding common labeling in storage and transportation, and container shape. Appraise a situation using basic size up techniques from a distance and know how to protect themselves and others. Organize pertinent information for responders as part of the notification process. Evaluate if the spill is considered incidental under your company’s emergency response plan. Note: Students who attend this course should have received hazard communication training. How you will be assessed: Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises. And/or an end of course test using provided materials. Please read the below information. VTCs are instructor led and will offer the opportunity for interaction and participation that is comparable to the in-person class. These classes offer the same continuing education units (CEUs). In order to attend a VTC, you must: (1) have internet access, (2) have a computer with microphone and speaker set-up utilizing a headset or other low feedback system, (3) download WebEx player before entering training, and (4) have a working email address in your BWC Learning Center account to ensure we are able to contact you with details including the WebEx URL. iPads, Android tablets, and cell phones have limited WebEx functionality and we DO NOT recommend their use for virtual training. To ensure that you receive credit for your attendance, you must: (1) be in the virtual classroom for the entire scheduled time, (2) participate in the activities during the virtual class, and (3) complete and obtain a passing knowledge assessment score within 2 days after class. Failure to do any of the following might be cause for a student incompletion. Additionally, your BWC Learning Center registration must match your WebEx registration to be provided credit. Special anomalies can be discussed with your BWC host if someone registered a student but was not person to attend class. If not discussed with the host when there is no WebEx time for a BWC Learning Center assessment for a VTC, the assumption is the student did not take class. Please contact dshcc@bwc.state.oh.us for any issues or concerns. Details You're Registered!
01 Dec Electrical Hazard Recognition and Abatement Electrical Hazard Recognition and Abatement Monday, December 1, 2025 (12:00 AM) to Thursday, December 4, 2025 (11:59 PM) 21 PDCs Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center Course Name: Electrical Hazard Recognition and Abatement Speaker: Mike Kovacic Program Type: Seminar/Workshop Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses Electrical Hazard Recognition and Abatement, Columbus, Ohio Email Details Who should attend: Individuals responsible for electrical safety, including safety and maintenance personnel, engineers and others who need to improve their hazard recognition skills should attend. The focus of this course is hazard recognition rather than design or engineering. Participants are not required to have a background in electricity. You will learn: o Electrical hazard recognition and fundamentals from a safety perspective; o Basic physical laws that control electrical actions; o Effects of electrical shock on the human body; o Recognition and prevention of the four kinds of electrical hazards – shocks, burns, explosions and fires; o Grounding concepts including equipment ground, ground fault circuit interrupters and system grounding; o Electrical standards from OSHA, National Electric Code and Ohio Administrative Code and their application. After this course, you will be able to: o Recognize electrical hazards; o Describe effects of electrical shock on the human body; o Identify four kinds of electrical hazards; o List prevention techniques of electrical hazards; o Explain grounding concepts, including equipment grounds, ground fault circuit interrupters and system grounding. Note: This course ends at approximately 12:30 p.m. on the fourth day. How you will be assessed: o Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises; o And/or an end of course test using provided materials. Details You're Registered!
03 Dec OSHA Recordkeeping Half-day Workshop OSHA Recordkeeping Half-day Workshop Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM) 3 PDCs Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center Course Name: OSHA Recordkeeping Half-day Workshop Speaker: Brian Zachetti Program Type: Seminar/Workshop Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses OSHA Recordkeeping Half-day Workshop, Youngstown, Ohio Email Details Who should attend: Employers and employees who need basic awareness of safety and health issues and newly appointed safety directors or safety committee members who have limited exposure to injury prevention should attend. You will learn: o OSHA recordkeeping requirements for workplaceinjuries and illnesses; o The correct use of the required OSHA recordkeepingforms. After this course, you will be able to: o Explain regulation OSHA 29 CFR 1904 scope andresponsibilities; o Properly complete OSHA forms, including: 300,300A and 301. How you will be assessed: o Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises; o And/or an end of course test using provided materials Details You're Registered!
03 Dec OSHA10: Industry Safety Basics OSHA10: Industry Safety Basics Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (12:00 AM) to Thursday, December 4, 2025 (11:59 PM) 10 PDCs Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center Course Name: OSHA10: Industry Safety Basics Speaker: Tom Bloom Program Type: Seminar/Workshop Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses OSHA10: Industry Safety Basics, Springdale, Ohio Email Details Who should attend: Individuals involved in general industry should attend. You will learn: o Effective safety and health evaluation of industry sites; o Hazard recognition skills and possible solutions to safety issues; o Best practices for compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 regulations. After this course, you will be able to: o Recognize risk factors related to general industry worksites; o Suggest control measures to mitigate risk factors; o Interpret OSHA 29 CFR 1910 regulations. How you will be assessed: o Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises; o And/or an end of course test using provided materials. Note: Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive an OSHA card certifying completion of a 10-hour course in general industry safety and health. Details You're Registered!