The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) has created a new Drug-Free Safety Program (DFSP) that will be available to employers on July 1. The DFSP will replace Ohio’s current Drug-Free Workplace Program. It was created as a result of recommendations from a comprehensive study of the workers’ compensation system and services. The new initiative extends eligibility to more employers and eliminates the current program’s participation limit of 5 years. It provides premium discounts from 3 percent to 7 percent for participating employers.For a Limited Time receive a
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For more information about the program, visit the BWC website.