BWC Says Workplace Injuries Dropping Twice as Fast as National Average

Workplace injuries in Ohio are declining faster than the national average, according to the superintendent of the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Division of Safety and Hygiene. Dr. Abe Al-Tarawneh reported to the BWC board last week a 16.7% decrease between 2010-14, despite 7.5% employment growth in Ohio. The national average was an 8.6% drop. “Ohio is becoming a leader in the workers’ comp industry with an impressive offering of workplace safety programs and services, and the state is now exceeding the national trend of declining injuries,” said BWC Ad...