The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce is looking to form a workers' compensation safety council in order to help businesses become eligible for premium discounts from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, the Times Bulletin newspaper reported. Businesses that participate in the BWC's safety council program must send a senior manager to at least 10 monthly meetings on issues such as occupational safety, health issues, rehabilitation and environmental concerns. Participants must also submit workplace accident reports for the 2013 calendar year. The BWC gives a "performance bonus"...
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