Did you miss the November meeting? Lorrie Goodnight provided us with some great updates related to the Ohio BWC and COVID. If you would the link to the recorded meeting, please email Sarah@FostoriaChamber.com
UPCOMING MEETING
March 17
Job Site Safety
Tony DeAscentis
CEO & Co-Founder, Ving
featuring Mike Holmes, Jr
Professional Contractor & HGTV Television Host
BWC Sending 23 Million Ohio-made Masks to Employers
Working with Ohio companies and nonprofits, BWC is distributing 23 million face masks to Ohio’s employers and workforce to weaken the spread of COVID-19.
The second round of BWC’s Protecting Ohio’s Workforce – We’ve Got You Covered initiative began in late November and is expected to continue through June 2021. It follows nearly 23 million masks that BWC shipped from May through October. Employers will not be billed for the masks.
For the latest on COVID-19 in Ohio, visit the Ohio Department of Health website coronavirus.ohio.gov, or call
1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634)
Safety Congress Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the 2021 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo (OSC21)! Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, OSC21 will be a completely online event, including our first-ever digital expo.
Visit the OSC21 website for more information and to register for the event, which will stream live March 10-11, 2021. Now in its 91st year, the Ohio Safety Congress & Expo is the largest and longest-running regional occupational safety, health and workers’ compensation conference in the U.S.
The emergence of COVID-19 in Ohio last spring, forced the cancelation of our in-person event at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, but our first-ever virtual safety congress went on as scheduled. More than 2,600 representatives from Ohio businesses and government attended the event to discover the strategies and tools needed for a healthy, safe, and productive workforce. We’ll see you online for OSC21!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its Things to Know About the COVID-19 Pandemic website. The site has information about how to slow the spread, what to do when going out, what to do if you get sick, and more.
Up-to-Date Information About Masks
The CDC recently updated its Your Guide to Masks website. Find information about how to choose, wear, take off, and clean your mask.
Vaccine Information
If you are looking for information about COVID-19 vaccines for the public and for health care workers, visit the CDC website for Vaccines. The page has general information about how vaccines work, what to expect when you receive a vaccination, safety of vaccines, and the different vaccines currently approved and those under testing.
The seventh TechCred application period is open now and closes January 29th at 3:00 p.m. TechCred helps businesses upskill their current and incoming workforce with tech-focused credentials. Businesses can receive up to $2,000 for each tech-focused credential earned, up to $30,000 per employer each application period. Since the program’s start, a total of 966 Ohio employers have been approved for funding, supporting the earning of 15,105 tech-focused credentials by Ohio employees.
Join us on January 19 to learn more about Tech Cred and how to streamline and simplify your application.
