Mansfield
City Schools Treasurer Robert Kuehnle talks with Laura Smith and Stacy
Harrington of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation at the Richland County
Safety Council’s Health, Safety and Wellness Fair Thursday in Shelby. Mansfield
City Schools’ participation in the Richland County Safety Council will earn the
district nearly $3,000 in rebates from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
(BWC) for the fiscal year that ends June 30.
Treasurer
Robert Kuehnle said the district’s membership in the safety council is
important for several reasons.
“We are able
to keep abreast of safety issues and updated information such as changes in
Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance,” Kuehnle said. “We join
other employers in our community to share ideas and best practices.
“Regular
attendance at monthly safety council meetings also benefits our district
financially. For FY19 which ends on June 30 we will earn a rebate of $2,995 on
our annual BWC insurance premium of roughly $150,000.
Kuehnle
attended the safety council’s Health, Safety and Wellness Fair Thursday at
Pioneer Career and Technology Center in Shelby. The event included workshops
and dozens of vendor displays.
The Richland
County Safety Council is one of 84 safety councils in Ohio co-sponsored by BWC.
The local safety council’s mission is explained on its web site:
“For over 40
years, the Richland County Safety Council has helped organizations and
businesses grow through quality programs that put people first. We’re a
nonprofit organization dedicated to building long-term relationships with
employers in our local community. We partner with the BWC and other organizations
who help support us and provide safety awareness and education.”