WILMINGTON – Local employers have been recognized by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) for going at least six months and 500,000 man-hours without a workplace safety incident that caused a worker to miss a day or more of work.

Each employer received the bureau’s Special Award for Safety during the recent Highland/Fayette/Clinton Safety Council annual awards ceremony.

“Maintaining a safe workplace requires real work and commitment, which isn’t easy given all the challenges related to operating a business,” said BWC Administrator/CEO Sarah Morrison. “I commend these employers and their workers for making safety a top priority and for their example to other businesses. We want all workers in Ohio to return home safely each day after their shift.”

Clinton County employers recognized with the Special Award for Safety include:

• Alkermes — 922,777 hours worked

• TimberTech — 606,156 hours worked

• Clinton County — 546,373 hours worked

• PC Connection, Inc. — 1,826,157 hours worked

• Village of Blanchester — 744,221 hours worked

Also honored in Highland and Fayette counties were: Greenfield Research Inc. — 519,741 hours worked; Bagshaw Enterprises, Inc. — 549,982 hours worked; Fayette County Commissioners — 678,531 hours worked; Highland County Commissioners — 537,963 hours worked; Highland County Community Action — 701,508 hours worked; and Valero Renewable Fuels Company, LLC — 682,488 hours worked

The Highland/Fayette/Clinton Safety Council is one of more than 80 across the state that partner with BWC to educate employers and workers about the importance of workplace safety. Organized by local business groups, the councils educate members on new safety standards and regulations, products and services and the latest on a variety of related topics, including occupational safety and health, workers’ compensation and risk management.

Visit bwc.ohio.gov to learn more about Ohio’s one-of-a-kind Safety Council Program.