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AC DATA Aggregated Claims Data by Industry Sector, 2001-2011
This document includes four tables that show the Prevention Index ranked industry groups (from 4-digit or 5-digit NAICS codes) by intervention category and NORA sector for BWC insured employers, lost-time claims, and total claims (lost-time and medical-only) from 2001-2011.

BP-01 Best Practices for Excavation
7 x 8-1/2", 18 pages
Provides useful information on strategies and practices in trenching and excavation operations to achieve successful employee safety and health and workers' compensation management.

BP-02 Best Practices for Public Schools
7 x 8-1/2", 23 pages
Provides useful information on strategies and practices employed in Ohio school districts to achieve successful employee safety and health and workers' compensation management.

BP-03 Best Practices for Machine Shops
You can no longer order this publication; however, you can view it online.
Provides useful information on strategies and practices employed in Ohio machine shops to achieve successful employee safety and health and workers' compensation management.

BP-04 Best Practices for Extended-Care Facilities
You can no longer order this publication; however, you can view it online.
Provides useful information on strategies and practices employed in Ohio extended-care facilities to achieve successful employee safety and health and workers' compensation management.

DS-21 Industry Safety Manual
8.5 x 11", 102 pages
Updated edition of the reference manual developed in cooperation with industrial safety professionals.

DS-22 Construction Safety Manual
8.5 x 11", 79 pages
Updated edition of the reference manual developed in cooperation with construction safety professionals.

DS-23 Services Catalog
8.5 x 11", 160 pages
This annual publication describes the safety services offered by the Division of Safety & Hygiene. It lists available training courses, videos and publications.To view this information online, go to Safety Services.

DS-24 Safety Manual for Excavation
8.5 x 11", 38 pages
Operations manual for organizations involved in excavating and trenching. Identifies and explains workplace safety and health concerns and summarizes effective accident-prevention principles and techniques specifically for excavation.

DS-25 Safety Manual for Public Schools
8.5 x 11", 40 pages
Operations manual for public school systems. Identifies and explains workplace safety and health concerns and summarizes effective accident-prevention principles and techniques specifically for public school employees.

DS-26 Safety Manual for Extended-Care Facilities
8.5 x 11", 40 pages
Operations manual for extended-care facilities such as nursing homes. Identifies and explains workplace safety and health concerns and summarizes effective accident-prevention principles and techniques specifically for extended-care facilities.

DS-27 Machine Shops Manual
8.5 x 11", 50 pages
Operations manual for machine shops. Identifies and explains workplace safety and health concerns and summarizes effective accident-prevention principles and techniques specifically for machine shops.

DS-29 Safety Handbook for Plastics
8.5 x 11", 98 pages
Safety manual for plastics industry. Identifies and explains workplace safety and health concerns, and summarizes effective accident-prevention principles and techniques specifically for plastics industry.

DS-28 Libraries
You can no longer order this publication; however, you can view it online.
Describes the library and information services offered by BWC Safety & Hygiene.

DS-30 Safety Handbook for Public Employers
8.5 x 11", 54 pages
Safety manual for public employers. Identifies and explains workplace safety and health concerns, and summarizes effective accident-prevention principles and techniques specifically for public employers.

DS-31 Safety Handbook for Masonry
8.5 x 11", 98 pages
Safety manual for masonry industry. Identifies and explains workplace safety and health concerns, and summarizes effective accident-prevention principles and techniques specifically for masonry industry.

DS-32 Safety Handbook for Metal Stamping and Sheet Metal
8.5 x 11", 98 pages
Safety manual for metal stamping and sheet metal industry. Identifies and explains workplace safety and health concerns, and summarizes effective accident-prevention principles and techniques specifically for metal stamping and sheet metal industry.

EG-01 What are Electric Power Tools?
4.5 x 9", 10 pages
Guidelines for inspecting and using electric power tools such as drills, grinders, sanders, and saws. Information on preventing electric shock, including the care of power cords.

EG-02 Eye Safety
4.5 x 9", 15 pages
Descriptions of various types of eye protection--glasses, goggles, and face shields--and recommendations for using and caring for the equipment.

EG-03 What are Hand Tools?
4.5 x 9", 17 pages
Suggestions for choosing, maintaining and storing common hand tools. Separate section on powder-actuated fastening devices. Includes safety features and rules for use.

EG-04 Materials Handling
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Information on preventing back injuries and analyzing the work task to make choices on the best way to solve materials handling problems. Guidelines for selection and use of mechanical lifting devices.

EG-05 Lockout/Tagout
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Introduction to OSHA's Lockout/Tagout rule. Emphasizes requirements of an Energy Control Program.

EG-06 What are Air-Power Tools?
4.5 x 9", 13 pages
Directions for the safe use and handling of air power tools. Includes information on how to use air compressors and what personal protective equipment to wear.

EG-07 What are Powered Industrial Trucks?
4.5 x 9", 8 pages
Suggestions for the safe operation of forklift trucks, everything from setting up traffic patterns to maintaining the equipment.

EG-08 What is Welding?
4.5 x 9", 21 pages
Recommendations for using gas cylinders, preventing fires, and protecting welders. Includes information on various types of welding equipment.

EG-09 What is Woodworking?
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Instructions for using and caring for shapers, planers, jointers, lathes, and other woodworking tools. Includes both stationary and portable tools.

EG-10 Confined Spaces
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Overview of confined space entry and OSHA compliance requirements. Includes training requirements, permit system, and pre-entry and entry operations.

EG-11 Flammable Liquids
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Recommendations for a flammable liquids safety program. Includes inventory control, storage, and training.

EG-12 Fall Protection
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Information for the construction industry on providing fall protection for employees. Includes recommendations for using various types and systems of fall protection.

EG-13 Hazard Communication
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Introduction to OSHA's Hazard Communication rule. Covers inventory, written program, and training requirements.

EG-14 Hearing Conservation
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Recommendations for workplace hearing conservation programs. Covers hearing loss, sources of noise, engineering controls, and hearing protection.

EG-15 What is Personal Protective Equipment?
4.5 x 9", 10 pages
Suggestions for selecting personal protective equipment. Describes various types of PPE.

EG-16 Ergonomics
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Suggestions for implementing an ergonomics program in an industrial workplace.Includes risk factors, problem identification, engineering controls, and the ergonomics team.

EG-17 Respiratory Protection
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Recommendations for establishing a respiratory protection program. Includes OSHA requirements, and selection and use of respirators.