OMA Members Updated on BWC Activities, Ohio’s New Gun Law, OSHA’s Heat Program

More than 100 OMA members attended the OMA Safety and Workers’ Compensation Committee meeting held June 28 in Columbus and via Zoom. Highlights included a presentation from Jeff Little with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, who updated members on BWC employer programs related to safety and hygiene.

Greg Lestini, partner at OMA general counsel Bricker & Eckler, examined Ohio’s new permitless concealed carry law and its impact on employers with restrictions on guns at the workplace. Beth Angus with OMA Connections Partner Safex provided an update on OSHA’s heat stress national emphasis program.

The committee will meet again Nov. 1. As always, the meeting is open to all members. 6/28/2022