Warren County Small Business Development Center

Are you starting a business or already established and need some guidance? The Warren County Small Business Development Center should be your first stop. These services are free! 

The SBDC works with entrepreneurs in all industries, at all stages of business growth. Through access to a wide range of services and resources, the SBDC meets the needs of the experienced and the prospective small business owner at his/her level of sophistication helping transition to the next level of business insight and understanding growth.  

Again, there is no charge for these services. The WCSBDC is funded by a public-private partnership which includes the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce.  

Call: 513 934 4793 

SCORE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free business mentoring services to entrepreneurs in the United States. It was formerly known as Service Corps of Retired Executives, but is now identified as SCORE, "Counselors to America's Small Business." 

The Dayton SCORE chapter is a member of our chamber and provides training and counseling services to both for-profit and non-profit organizations. Learn more here. 

Articles

Group-Rating Sponsor

The Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce is a group-rating sponsor. We post information about Safety Training and articles, and must make this Safety Accountability Letter available, which outlines responsibilities of the the chamber, the employer, BWC, and our third party administrator, Hunter Consulting.  

The Chamber is proud to partner with The Hunter Consulting Company to offer a group-rating plan; this is our oldest and most popular benefit. The top discount is 53% and most companies see $1,000s of savings each year. 

To receive your free (no obligation) quote, please visit:

https://hunterconsulting.secure.force.com/ac3form

Or contact Jeff Price: jprice@hunterconsulting.com & 513-372-8718

Safety Council

Safety Article: A Good Time to Audit Your Safety Program

By: Mr. Gary Hanson, President, American Safety & Health Management Consultants, Inc.

With winter coming on and business slowing down at this time of year, it is a good time to conduct an audit of your company Safety Program. OSHA is not going to go away and may actually be more aggressive in the future. How would your company fair if OSHA showed up today? Are you ready?

Warren County Chamber Alliance

Five Warren County chambers of commerce created an alliance to work together as a common voice for Warren County in areas of advocacy and education. Educational events are held twice annually. The Alliance also organizes a DC Fly-in and a Capital (Columbus) Drive-in. 

Four New Year’s Resolutions for Your Small Business

This year has been a little more difficult to figure out new year’s resolutions. Part of that is because we’re all still reeling from the “lessons” we learned in 2020. Even the best prepared businesses lacked preparation for a global pandemic. Still, the new year is a great time to reexamine what you’ve been doing and how it can get better. Click the title for a few ideas. 

Safety Article: Hypothermia

By Gary W. Hanson, President of American Safety & Health Management Consultants, Inc.
Each year when the weather gets cold, and the thermometer drops into the single digits or lower, we hear of cases where individuals have either died or suffered serious injury from Hypothermia. Hypothermia is “a decrease where the core body temperature lowers to a level at which normal muscular and cerebral functions are impaired.” When the body temperature drops we become subject to Hypothermia. 

Safety Article: Implementing a Safety Training Plan

One of the most important elements of a Safety Program is effective training. Yet it is often overlooked or there isn’t adequate time, resources or attention given to it. Many times, the training is hit or miss and a system isn’t in place to ensure that training requirements are maintained. Lack of time and the need to maintain production schedule also limit the effectiveness of safety training.

Safety Article: Preventing Heat Related Illnesses

By Gary W. Hanson, President of American Safety & Health Management Consultants, Inc. 

Summertime is a good time of year; time for outside activities, sports, home projects and general family fun. However, for those who are required to work outside, especially strenuous work, the summertime can create serious safety and health risks. Each year thousands of workers suffer heat related illnesses, up to and including death. 

Safety Article: New Employees Pose Special Safety Challenges

Summer time has arrived, the Economy has improved and business is getting back to normal. Companies at last are expanding their business and with this many are adding new employees to payroll. With this, the need to conduct thorough training becomes critical, especially safety training.

Safety Article: Live to Work Another Day

We all have heard the old adage “If a job cannot be done safely it should not be done.” I personally agree with it and most of the companies out there I believe, also agree with it.

Safety Article: Safe Use of Respirators

OSHA standard 29CFR 1910.34 outlines the requirements concerning the selection and use of respirators. When effective engineering controls are not technically feasible or while such controls are being instituted, approved respiratory equipment will be provided as necessary to protect the health of our employees. 

Safety Article: When in Doubt Lock it Out

In 1990 OSHA implemented the Control of Hazardous Energy Standard, commonly known as the Lockout/Tagout Standard.

Safety Article: Selling Safety

By Gary W. Hanson, President of American Safety and Health Management Consultants, Inc.

Recently I was talking to one of my clients and he mentioned to me how hard it is to get employees to follow basic safety policies and rules. He mentioned that they have an area where the noise levels are high, but he couldn’t get the employees in this area to wear their hearing protection. As I listened, this reminded me of the same comment I get over and over. No matter where I go I am advised of the same problems. Employees will not wear their safety glasses, they do not drive the forklift safely, and they do not practice proper lifting and on and on and on.

BWC Update: Operating in Other States

The BWC has announced a new workers' compensation coverage option to eligible Ohio business for their employees who work in other states.