BWC Chief Addresses OMA Members

Ohio BWC Administrator/CEO Stephanie McCloud addressed nearly 80 members at the Nov. 1 meeting of the OMA Safety and Workers’ Compensation Committee.

McCloud said the BWC continues to see fewer workplace injuries as Ohio’s claims rate is now lower than those of neighboring states. She touted the BWC’s Workforce Safety Innovation Center, which offers R&D grants to encourage more Ohio-made personal protective equipment — and informed members that the 2023 Ohio Safety Congress and Expo will be held March 8-10 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Gongwer News Service reports that the BWC is still in a strong financial position, despite a decline in total assets compared to a year ago. As of Sept. 30, the State Insurance Fund held a net $6.1 billion in assets. 11/1/2022