By Delia E. Treaster, Ph.D., CPE, Ergonomic Technical Advisor In recognition of National Ergonomics Month, this blog is part one of a two-part series focusing on ergonomics in the workplace Overexertion injuries cost Ohio employers nearly $134 million and accounted for almost 24% of accepted BWC claims in 2019. An overexertion can occur when you … Continue reading Reducing Overexertion Injuries
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The balance of providing quality care
By Dr. Stephen Woods, BWC Chief Medical Officer Many of our medical initiatives at BWC focus on musculoskeletal care. Opioid analgesics tend to be a significant part of musculoskeletal care. In addition to my administrative role as BWC’s CMO, I also practice in a musculoskeletal clinic and see a variety of patients with joint and … Continue reading The balance of providing quality care