Follow these tips for safe holiday road trips

By Jessie Strait, BWC Communications Department College Intern  Many of us travel for the holidays in that not-so-jolly holiday traffic, and more cars on the road means more accidents. According to the National Safety Council, traveling by car during the holidays has the highest fatality rate of any other form of transportation. This is due …

When it comes to parking lots, it’s not always merry or bright

By Erik Harden, BWC Public Information Officer With Cyber Monday behind us and time ticking away to finish all our holiday shopping, many of us will turn to old-fashioned brick-and-mortar stores down the final stretch. This also means dealing with parking lot mayhem. Too few parking spaces and too many shoppers can turn even the …

Share your knowledge at OSC20!

By Julie Darby Martin, BWC Safety Congress Manager Do you have the experience to help make workplaces safer and healthier? Are you comfortable speaking to a crowd? If so, you could be a presenter at our Ohio Safety Congress & Expo 2020 (OSC20), the nation’s largest occupational-focused safety and health event. We’re now accepting presentation …

‘A split second’ nearly cost safety expert his life

Banged up but grateful, Derek Sang addresses Ohio Safety Congress By Tony Gottschlich, Media Relations Public Information Officer Derek Sang has worked his entire career in safety. He’s delivered 250 seminars on the subject across the globe, and he’s a frequent keynote speaker on the hazards of arc flash, flash fire and general safety. The …

Tips for adjusting to daylight saving time

By Delia Treaster, Ph.D., CPE, Ergonomic Technical Advisor, BWC Division of Safety & Hygiene Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. this Sunday, meaning it’s once again time to “spring forward” and set the clocks ahead one hour. The time change, which costs you an hour of sleep, can impact your circadian rhythm, cause you …

Tips for staying safe when winter weather hits

By Kristen Dickerson, Ph.D., BWC Health and Wellness Manager While the snow and ice may be beautiful, driving and walking on both can be hazardous. Many suffer bruises, broken bones or concussions from falling on ice and snow, and Ohio has been the deadliest state for winter car accidents in recent years according to an …

How to avoid road rage during the season of peace

By Erik Harden, BWC Public Information Officer People have a lot to stress about right now. Making six dozen cookies for the neighbor’s cookie exchange. Psyching yourself up for Christmas dinner with the in-laws. Hearing “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” for the 20th time in the past 24 hours. It’s enough to make even …

‘Tis the season for parking-lot perils

By Erik Harden, BWC Public Information Officer Let’s face it, parking lots can be harrowing under the best of circumstances. Throw in wintry weather and/or holiday shopping, and the mayhem increases exponentially. However, there are steps you can take to make navigating them a little less scary. First, let’s talk about walking hazards. Whether you’re …

Older Ohioans: Know your abilities and options to stay on the road safely

Posted on the BWC Blog with permission from our friends at the Ohio Department of Aging and Ohio Department of Transportation. Because being able to get around in the community is critical for older Ohioans to remain independent and healthy, the Ohio Department of Aging and the Ohio Department of Transportation are partnering to increase …

Get to your Thanksgiving feast safe and sound

Buckle Up – Every Trip. Every Time. By Erik Harden, BWC Public Information Officer For many of us Thanksgiving includes piling into a car and travelling to visit family and friends. In fact, Thanksgiving weekend is the year’s busiest travel weekend. Whether you’re driving across the street or across the country to reach your Thanksgiving feast, …