Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation

Established in 1912, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is the exclusive provider of workers’ compensation insurance in Ohio, serving 249,000 public and private employers. With nearly 1,600 employees and assets of approximately $25 billion, BWC is one of the largest state-run insurance systems in the United States. For more, visit bwc.ohio.gov.

What??? Noise hazards in farming

Ohio BWC industrial hygienists, safety consultants, and ergonomists can visit your farm, help spot risks, and suggest improvements that make a real difference.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Ergonomics in Agriculture and a Future Forecast

On this Ohio Farm Bureau podcast, we talk about ergonomics in agriculture with Mona Weiss and get an updated forecast from Dr. Aaron Wilson.

Farming is essential—and hard on your body. Let’s make it easier on your body

Farming is the backbone of our food supply—providing safe, healthy food for families across the world—but it can take a…

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Ohio State’s eFields and BWC Summer Farm Safety

Learn how Ohio State’s eFields is transforming digital agriculture and get some very helpful tips from Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation when it comes to how to combat heat stress.

Power Take Off (PTO) safety

How do we reduce the risks to operators and family members who work with, and near PTO-driven equipment?

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: From U.S. Congress to Safety Congress

On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, get a full recap of the Country Presidents’ Trip to D.C. and a preview of the 2025 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo.

Local Farm Bureaus host Workers’ Compensation Safety Training

This meeting fulfilled the training requirement for the Farm Bureau group rating program, helping employers better understand workers’ compensation coverage and safety practices.

Cold weather concerns in winter and spring

Ohio BWC safety consultants can help you identify potential hazards and develop a plan to eliminate them.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Winter Safety Tips on the Farm

Get tips on staying safe this winter from experts with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.

Six tips to avoid slippery situations this winter

Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation offers five tips to help prevent slips, trips and falls—one of the top causes of workplace injuries.