SHRM Activities

List of SHRM recertification activities. 
07 Jan

OSHA10: Construction Safety Basics

OSHA10: Construction Safety Basics

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (12:00 AM) to Thursday, January 8, 2026 (11:59 PM)
10 PDCs
Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center
Course Name: OSHA10: Construction Safety Basics

Speaker: Eric White
Program Type: Seminar/Workshop
Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses
OSHA10: Construction Safety Basics, North Canton, Ohio
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Who should attend: Individuals involved in the construction industry should attend. You will learn: o Effective safety and health evaluation of construction sites; o Hazard recognition skills and possible solutions to construction safety issues; o Best practices for compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 regulations. After this course, you will be able to: o Recognize risk factors related to construction worksites; o Suggest control measures to mitigate risk factors; o Interpret OSHA 29 CFR 1926 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 construction safety and health.

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08 Jan

Safety Series Workshop Module 3: Hazard Communication and Personal Protective Equipment Basics (VTC)

Safety Series Workshop Module 3: Hazard Communication and Personal Protective Equipment Basics (VTC)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM)
3 PDCs
Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center
Course Name: Safety Series Workshop Module 3: Hazard Communication and Personal Protective Equipment Basics (VTC)

Speaker: Chris Brann, Tom Bloom
Program Type: Instructor E-Learning
Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses
Safety Series Workshop Module 3: Hazard Communication and Personal Protective Equipment Basics (VTC), 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 attend: Employers and employees who need basic awareness of safety and health issues; newly appointed safety directors or safety committee members who have limited exposure to injury prevention strategies or safety requirements; or employers who need a refresher on topics covered should attend. You will learn: BBPs. Hazard communication. PPE. Hearing conservation. Respirator requirements. After this course, you will be able to: Describe different BBP exposure methods. Interpret SDS. List different types of PPE and their limitations. Identify required training requirements enforced by OSHA for the covered topics. 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. 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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13 Jan

OSHA10: Construction Safety Basics

OSHA10: Construction Safety Basics

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (12:00 AM) to Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (11:59 PM)
10 PDCs
Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center
Course Name: OSHA10: Construction Safety Basics

Speaker: David Loughner
Program Type: Seminar/Workshop
Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses
OSHA10: Construction Safety Basics, Youngstown, Ohio
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Who should attend: Individuals involved in the construction industry should attend. You will learn: o Effective safety and health evaluation of construction sites; o Hazard recognition skills and possible solutions to construction safety issues; o Best practices for compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 regulations. After this course, you will be able to: o Recognize risk factors related to construction worksites; o Suggest control measures to mitigate risk factors; o Interpret OSHA 29 CFR 1926 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 construction safety and health.

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13 Jan

Wellness in the Workplace (VTC)

Wellness in the Workplace (VTC)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM)
3 PDCs
Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center
Course Name: Wellness in the Workplace (VTC)

Speaker: Ecstasy Adkins
Program Type: Instructor E-Learning
Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses
Wellness in the Workplace (VTC), Columbus, Ohio
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Who should attend: Individuals concerned with developing and implementing wellness in the workplace should attend. You will learn: o Basic tools and strategies for creating or improving wellness in the workplace; o Benefits for employees and employers; o Return-on-investment information for securing top management support; o Elements of a wellness program; o Resources for promoting wellness. After this course, you will be able to: o Discuss the extent of the national health and wellness problem and how this affects the operating costs of a company; o List and describe different program incentives thatcan promote wellness; o Name public organizations and other resources that can help a company get started initiating awellness program.

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14 Jan

Electrical Safety Maintenance (NFPA 70B) – Practices for Electrical Equipment Maintenance

Electrical Safety Maintenance (NFPA 70B) – Practices for Electrical Equipment Maintenance

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (12:00 AM) to Thursday, January 15, 2026 (11:59 PM)
12 PDCs
Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center
Course Name: Electrical Safety Maintenance (NFPA 70B) – Practices for Electrical Equipment Maintenance

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 Maintenance (NFPA 70B) – Practices for Electrical Equipment Maintenance, North Canton, Ohio
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Who should attend: Individuals responsible for electrical safety and maintenance, including electricians, electrical technicians, maintenance supervisors, safety engineers, plant engineers, and design engineers, as well as safety personnel with a responsibility for electrical maintenance safety - anyone who needs an understanding and knowledge of electrical maintenance practices required to keep electrical equipment in a safe and reliable condition should attend. You will learn: Electrical inspections, testing, and maintenance practices required to keep electrical equipment functioning safely; How to ensure electrical equipment meets the normal operating condition required by NFPA70E; How manufactures design electrical equipment to be fit for purpose, what is necessary to maintain that fitness, and how to recognize when it no longer fits the purpose; How to establish the minimum frequency to perform periodic inspections, testing, and maintenance for all types of electrical equipment; Which test data should be recorded and how it should be evaluated. After this course, you will be able to: Utilize the NFPA70B standard to establish an Electrical Preventive Safety and Maintenance program; Prepare inspection, testing, and maintenance procedures for all types of electrical equipment; Establish the proper frequency for periodic maintenance; Determine whether your equipment meets the normal operating conditions per NFPA 70E. How you will be assessed: Satisfactory participation of instructor-led and student-centered exercises; And/or an end of course test using provided materials. Special requirements: Prior to attending this course, BWC strongly recommends you take our Electrical Hazard Recognition and Abatement course or have a background in electrical safety. Students should have current copies of the NFPA 70E and NEC reference books received in our Electrical Hazard Recognition and Abatement course.

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15 Jan

First aid in the workplace

First aid in the workplace

Thursday, January 15, 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, Columbus, 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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20 Jan

Accident Analysis Half-day Workshop (VTC)

Accident Analysis Half-day Workshop (VTC)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM)
3 PDCs
Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center
Course Name: Accident Analysis Half-day Workshop (VTC)

Speaker: Grant Downes
Program Type: Instructor E-Learning
Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses
Accident Analysis Half-day Workshop (VTC), 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 attend: Employers and employees who need basic awareness of safety and health issues; newly appointed safety directors or safety committee members who have limited exposure to injury prevention strategies or safety requirements; and employers who need a refresher on safety and health topics should attend. You will learn: o Basic information and tools for establishing and improving accident analysis programs; o Causal factors of accidents; o Action steps for analyzing accidents. After this course, you will be able to: o Describe causal factors of accidents; o Explain action steps for analyzing accidents; o Adopt tools for improving accident analysis programs. 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. Please read the below information. Virtual Training Clas

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21 Jan

Accident investigation: Ergonomic injuries

Accident investigation: Ergonomic injuries

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM)
1 PDCs
Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center
Course Name: Accident investigation: Ergonomic injuries

Speaker: Audrey Hemlinger
Program Type: Instructor E-Learning
Registration URL: https://stateofohiobwc.webex.com/stateofohiobwc/k2/j.php?MTID=tf91d6e78b9ec8ac64ebcedd59feff252 and
Accident investigation: Ergonomic injuries, Columbus, Ohio
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Musculoskeletal disorders sometimes called “ergonomic injuries,” account for nearly 30% of workplace injuries and illnesses, yet these injuries are often not investigated properly to identify root causes and corrective actions. This webinar will discuss how investigating ergonomic injuries differs from traditional injuries and strategies employers can use for investigating these injuries.

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21 Jan

OSHA10: construction safety basics

OSHA10: construction safety basics

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 (12:00 AM) to Thursday, January 22, 2026 (11:59 PM)
10 PDCs
Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center
Course Name: OSHA10: Construction Safety Basics

Speaker: Susan Shamis
Program Type: Seminar/Workshop
Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses
OSHA10: construction safety basics, Piqua, Ohio
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Who should attend: Individuals involved in the construction industry should attend. You will learn: o Effective safety and health evaluation of construction sites; o Hazard recognition skills and possible solutions to construction safety issues; o Best practices for compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 regulations. After this course, you will be able to: o Recognize risk factors related to construction worksites; o Suggest control measures to mitigate risk factors; o Interpret OSHA 29 CFR 1926 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 construction safety and health.

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22 Jan

OSHA Recordkeeping Half-day Workshop (VTC)

OSHA Recordkeeping Half-day Workshop (VTC)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM)
3.5 PDCs
Provider: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center
Course Name: OSHA Recordkeeping Half-day Workshop (VTC)

Speaker: Cari Gray, Dayna Noble
Program Type: Instructor E-Learning
Registration URL: https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/safety-and-training/safety-education/safety-courses
OSHA Recordkeeping Half-day Workshop (VTC), Columbus, Ohio
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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 workplace injuries and illnesses; o The correct use of the required OSHA recordkeeping forms. After this course, you will be able to: o Explain regulation OSHA 29 CFR 1904 scope and responsibilities; 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. Please read the below information. Virtual Training Classes (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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