The Division of Safety & Hygiene (DSH) is the education and loss prevention unit of BWC. Funded by workers’ compensation premiums and assessments, the DSH Training Center is an adult continuing education organization specializing in occupational safety and health education for Ohio employees and employers. Courses include: safety and health-related issues for both construction and general industry, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and the administration and management of safety and health processes.
Courses are attended by a diverse audience representing all segments of the Ohio business community.
The management and staff of the DSH Training Center believe that effective safety and health management practices are important in controlling workers’ compensation costs. A strong effort is made to select course offerings that emphasize the need for a safety-oriented business culture as well as regulatory compliance.