SHRM Activities

List of SHRM recertification activities. 
09 Jun

Ergonomics: Basic Principles

Ergonomics: Basic Principles

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM)
6 PDCs
Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center
Course Name: Ergonomics: Basic Principles

Speaker: Ecstasy Adkins, Tiffany Reynolds
Program Type: Seminar/Workshop
Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses
Ergonomics: Basic Principles, Delaware, Ohio
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Who should attend: Individuals interested in a basic understanding of ergonomicprinciples should attend. No prior knowledge ofthe topic is required. The primary emphasis will be onergonomics in a general industry setting. You will learn: o A basic awareness of ergonomic applications inthe industrial workplace; o Ergonomic risk factors; o Basic control measures and design principles asthey relate to risk factors; o How to sell ergonomics to the whole organization; o Regulatory information and applicable ergonomic guidelines. After this course, you will be able to: o Identify ergonomic guidelines; o Evaluate ergonomic risk factors at the workplace; o Give examples of control measures to reduceergonomic risk factors. 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.

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09 Jun

Violence in the Workplace

Violence in the Workplace

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM)
3 PDCs
Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center
Course Name: Violence in the Workplace

Speaker: Julie Reynolds
Program Type: Seminar/Workshop
Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses
Violence in the Workplace, Perrysburg, Ohio
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Who should attend: Individuals interested in identifying and preventing the potential for workplace violence should attend. You will learn: o Statistics to support the fact that violence is theleading cause of fatal injuries in the workplace; o Types of workplace violence, including assaults, robberies, harassment, intimidation, threats of harm, sabotage and spillover from domestic violence; o Causes of workplace violence and early warning signs; o Prevention strategies; o Elements of an established violence in the workplace plan. After this course, you will be able to: o List and give examples of the different types ofworkplace violence; o Identify risk factors related to violence in the workplace; o Suggest control measures to mitigate risk factors. 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. If you are registering for a section of this course as a virtual training class (VTC), 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) with the exception of State of Ohio Board of Executive Long-term Services and Support (BELTSS). 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 3 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.

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10 Jun

Emergency Preparedness Planning Half-day Workshop (VTC)

Emergency Preparedness Planning Half-day Workshop (VTC)

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM)
4 PDCs
Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center
Course Name: Emergency Preparedness Planning Half-day Workshop (VTC)

Speaker: Lisa Houston
Program Type: Instructor E-Learning
Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses
Emergency Preparedness Planning Half-day Workshop (VTC), Columbus, Ohio
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Who should attend: Individuals in charge of developing and/or overseeing acompany’s emergency preparedness plan should attend. You will learn: How to prepare for workplace emergencies. The basic compliance requirements. The additional resources available for each type ofemergency. The principles for developing and maintaining aneffective program. After this course, you will be able to: Explain why emergency planning is needed and required in your workplace. Recognize the types of emergencies that can occur at your workplace and how to lower contributing risk factors and/or hazards. Prepare for an emergency or crisis that may happen at your workplace. Respond to an emergency that has occurred at your facility and understand the recovery process.

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16 Jun

Electrical Basics

Electrical Basics

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM)
3 PDCs
Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center
Course Name: Electrical Basics

Speaker: Mark Nelson
Program Type: Seminar/Workshop
Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses
Electrical Basics, Piqua, Ohio
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Who should attend: Employees who work with, or are exposed to, electrical hazards in the workplace and employees who are responsiblefor safety programs at their facilities including administrators, supervisors, safety coordinators, safety teams and front line workers. You will learn: -The components of an electrical safe work practiceprogram; - Strategies and tools for developing a written electrical safe work practice program; - OSHA compliance issues relevant to electrical safework practices; -Additional resources for assistance and support. After this course, you will be able to: -Explain the elements of an electrical safe workprogram; -Develop strategies to safely manage electricalwork; -Develop a written electrical safe work practices program. How you will be assessed: -Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises; -And/or an end of course test using provided materials

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17 Jun

Bloodborne Pathogens (VTC)

Bloodborne Pathogens (VTC)

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM)
3 PDCs
Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center
Course Name: Bloodborne Pathogens (VTC)

Speaker: Taylor Anderson
Program Type: Instructor E-Learning
Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses
Bloodborne Pathogens (VTC), Columbus, Ohio
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Who should attend: Individuals establishing or implementing a bloodborne pathogens program should attend. You will learn: Background information and terminology; Signs and symptoms of bloodborne pathogens and how they are transmitted; Guidelines for handling infectious waste; How to develop a site-specific bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan. After this course, you will be able to: Define bloodborne pathogen terminology; Explain and interpret OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030; Describe different bloodborne pathogen exposure methods. How you will be assessed: Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises; And/or an end of course test using provided materials.

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17 Jun

Safety for the Non-safety Professional

Safety for the Non-safety Professional

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM)
6 PDCs
Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center
Course Name: Safety for the Non-safety Professional

Speaker: Dayna Noble
Program Type: Seminar/Workshop
Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses
Safety for the Non-safety Professional, Perrysburg, Ohio
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Who should attend: Individuals whose job responsibilities require them tohandle safety, loss control, OSHA compliance or workers’compensation and who are new to the safety field shouldattend. These individuals include: new business owners,labor and/or management safety committee representatives. You will learn: o General OSHA and workers’ compensationresponsibilities and requirements; o The principles for developing and maintaining an effective safety and health program in your workplace, including leadership commitment, employee involvement and hazard recognition; o Compliance requirements for major programareas, with additional resources listed for eacharea; o About resources to increase safety knowledge; o How to navigate safety and workers’ compensationquestions and concerns. After this course, you will be able to: o Recognize hazards in the workplace; o Justify the need for a safety and health program; o Locate additional resources and assistance forsafety plan development. How you will be assessed: oSatisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises; oAnd/or an end of course test using provided materials.

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18 Jun

First Aid in the Workplace

First Aid in the Workplace

Thursday, June 18, 2026 (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, North Canton, Ohio
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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.

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30 Jun

Lockout/Tagout and Safety-related Work Practices (VTC)

Lockout/Tagout and Safety-related Work Practices (VTC)

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (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 (VTC)

Speaker: Brian Zachetti, Mark Nelson
Program Type: Instructor E-Learning
Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses
Lockout/Tagout and Safety-related Work Practices (VTC), Columbus, Ohio
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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 controlprocedure.

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25 Aug

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Examination Review

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Examination Review

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (12:00 AM) to Thursday, August 27, 2026 (11:59 PM)
18 PDCs
Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center
Course Name: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Examination Review

Speaker: Robert Hites
Program Type: Seminar/Workshop
Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Examination Review, Columbus, Ohio
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Maximum enrollment per class for a single policy is four students, any enrollment exceeding this policy may be cancelled.Who should attendThose safety professionals acknowledged by the BCSP aseligible to take the CSP exam should attend.Please contact the BCSP for details at www.bcsp.org/cspor 217-359-9263.You will learn:o An overview of the safety fundamentals and comprehensivepractice examinations, along with theirrespective examination blueprints;o Sample items typical of the respective examinationswith solutions and explanations;o An explanation of how to prepare for BCSPexaminations, including descriptions of computerdeliveredexaminations and the procedures usedat the testing centers.After this course, you will be able to:o Identify elements needed to pass the CSP exam;o Describe procedures used at BCSP authorized testingcenters;o Solve sample questions typical of the CSP exam;o Prepare for a BCSP examination.Special requirementsStudents must have a working knowledge of a scientificcalculator. Instructor will provide attendees with a copyof the BCSP Examination Reference Handout.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.

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25 Aug

Confined space: identification and safe practices workshop (VTC)

Confined space: identification and safe practices workshop (VTC)

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM)
4.5 PDCs
Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center
Course Name: Confined space: identification and safe practices workshop (VTC)

Speaker: Ryan Moeller, Chris Brann
Program Type: Instructor E-Learning
Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses
Confined space: identification and safe practices workshop (VTC), Columbus, Ohio
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Who should attend: Individuals who work with or train people on best practices regarding confined space. Students will learn: Definitions and Background Hazards of Confined Spaces Basic Entry Requirements Written Program Requirements Entry Permit System and Permit Content Alternative Entry and Reclassification Procedures Duties of Entry Team Members and Training Requirements Contractor Requirements and Rescue and Emergency Services After this course, you will be able to: Define a confined space Recognize hazards within confined spaces Describe basic entry requirements 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.

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