The Michigan DNR makes every effort to provide useful and accurate information. OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — Emergency responders are now using a stronger, more effective radio system in Ottawa County.The Ottawa County Central Dispatch Authority (OCCDA) announced Wednesday, April 29, the completion of its 800 MHz public safety radio system.
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Wickert gave an informational presentation on the topic “Utilizing Local Non-Profits & Alternatives for Transitional Work.” There were 60 business representatives in attendance.Thirty-five businesses received safety awards from Ohio BWC for safety council membership, calendar year 2017 semi-annual reporting, and safe business practices. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.The 800 MHz radio project was started back in January 2016. This event brings in over 250 attendees from different industry backgrounds. Mike DeWine when he was serving as Ohio Attorney General last year, he is still supporting the program.DeWine said in a statement the program helps Ohio’s first responders get the latest body armor, protecting them as they keep their communities safe.Vests purchased through the program must meet the National Institute of Justice standards, and agencies must demonstrate they have a mandatory-wear policy in place for uniformed officers on duty, according to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.DeWine, as well as new Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation administrator/CEO Stephanie McCloud, announced an additional $500,000 being added to the existing $2 million in funding for the body armor grant program in 2019.Eligible law enforcement agencies can apply for the program this year through June. See details: ⚠️ UPDATE! The Public Utilities Department is governed by the five (5) member Board of Road Commissioners in accordance with Public Act 342. The awards include a certificate and a rebate check on their workers’ compensation premiums. The Safety Council’s vision is to provide valuable safety information to members and the community, in an effort to prevent accidents in the workplace.The Safety Council is sponsored by the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation.The Ottawa County, Sandusky County, and Sandusky Area Safety Councils, and the Sandusky County Human Resources Management Association (SCHRMA), held their bi-annual Tri-County Safety Day at Terra State Community College on Friday, May 4th. Ottawa County Public Safety - Digital. Registration is open throughout the event. For information about the award categories, visit bwc.ohio.gov.BWC’s Division of Safety & Hygiene recognizes the four highest performing safety councils in the state. He explained the importance of safety awareness and to always observe a situation before you act on it.Safety Day offered the opportunity for individuals to attend 20 different safety-related sessions, including Policies to Incorporate to Maintain a Drug Free Workplace, SHIELD Training, and What to do in an Emergency.Attendees met with representatives at the Interactive Safety Expo, including The Wonders of Wellness, Superheros of Safety, and Hearing Protection Lab station areas, and won door prizes. Make your plans to attend in 2018, March 7-9, in Columbus.The purpose of the program is to provide funds to member businesses interested in providing additional, professional training opportunities to their employees.
Michigan Public Act 300 of 1949 gives the Road Commission the oversight of the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices on all county roads. The OCSC is sponsored by the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation. The safety council’s Vision is to provide valuable safety information to members and the community, in an effort to prevent accidents in the workplace. Members have the opportunity to earn up to $1,000.This sponsorship is part of a continued effort to help benefit you and your employees on your road to being a healthier person, mentally and physically. The Ottawa County Safety Council is sponsored by the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation.PUT-IN-BAY – The new Ohio Law Enforcement body armor program recently gave more than $4,200 to the Put-in-Bay Police Department for the purchase of body armor for officers.The Ohio Law Enforcement Body Armor Grant Program, which was launched by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office in August 2018, offers financial assistance to help the state’s local law enforcement agencies purchase body armor vests.Funding for the program comes from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation through an expansion of its existing safety grants.The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation already offered the safety intervention grant program to private and public employers in the state with financial assistance for the purchase of equipment that reduces or eliminates work-related injuries or other illnesses.With the expansion of the program, a portion of the safety intervention grant program funds went to the body armor grant program.According to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, the program enables local law enforcement agencies to receive up to $40,000 per agency to purchase body armor vests with a local match of 25 percent.With the Put-in-Bay Police Department awarded $4,263, the agency can purchase more than $5,000 in body armor vests to equip officers at cost to local taxpayers of around $1,000.“We filled out the forms, submitted them, and received the acceptance letter fairly quickly,” Put-in-Bay Police Chief Steve Riddle said.The department learned about the program from the Ottawa County Safety Council, according to a news release from the local organization. The Ohio Safety Congress ONLINE-only event begins today at 9:30 a.m. with the General Session.