By Bernie Silkowski, Superintendent, BWC Division of Safety & Hygiene
In my role with our Division of Safety & Hygiene, I realize the importance of keeping our staff current on the latest updates and trends in workplace safety. I also understand the constraints tight budgets can have on getting this important training and education to workers.
Fortunately, we’re offering the 2020 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo (OSC 2020) starting next Wednesday in Columbus.
Our safety congress, now in its 90th year, is the largest free work-safety event in the U.S., and it’s right here in your backyard!
The value of OSC 2020
OSC 2020 is more affordable than any other safety conference in the U.S. Perhaps best of all, registration is free. The central Ohio location also makes OSC 2020 a conveniently located and reasonably-priced option for you or your workforce to attend. All you have to cover is transportation, food, and lodging (see breakdown below).
| Expense | Rate | Total |
| Registration | $0 | $0 |
| Two nights hotel (average) | $135 | $270 |
| Transportation | Varies | —— |
| Parking | $15 | $60 |
| Meals/expenses (days at estimated per diem) |
$66 | $198 |
| Total average cost | $528 + transportation |
By comparison, registration alone for other workplace safety conferences can range anywhere from $190 to $1,100.
At our three-day event you and your workers can attend educational sessions that include basic and advanced-level instruction on technical safety topics, safety management and culture, training, ethics, technology, health and wellness, emergency preparedness, and more – all topics that are so important in protecting your workforce and managing workers’ compensation costs. This education can be used for most BWC discount programs and as continuing education credit for many professional certifications, including certified safety professional, certified industrial hygienist, and human resource designations.
You can also visit the Expo Marketplace, where you’ll discover 300 companies displaying their latest safety and health services, equipment, and technologies.
Attendees tell us year after year how much they learn at OSC and the valuable connections they make at the conference. They also tell us this is the only safety conference they attend because the value and quality rivals that of national and international conferences.
It’s all right here in Ohio March 11-13. I hope to see you and your employees there!
Click on the image below to register for #OSC2020.
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