August 25, 2025

Ohio BWC Updates – August 2025

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Updates and Notifications

As you may be aware, the Ohio BWC has combined the Drug Free Workplace Program (DFSP), DFSP Safety Grants and the Substance Use Recovery and Workplace Safety Program (SUR) into the Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Program (SUPR). The following are the key points to this change:

  • The Self-Management Assessment Form (SH-26) and the Safety Action Plan (DFSP-5) are no longer required
  • All discounts remain the same for Basic and Advanced levels
  • All testing requirements remain the same for all levels
  • All training requirements remain the same for all levels
  • We are currently updating your policy and will notify you upon completion

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