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Wednesday, March 04, 2026
How to Identify and Rreport Suspected Workers’ Compensation Fraud
Identifying and reporting suspected claim fraudThe word “fraud” carries a heavy connotation with it and making a fraud referral to the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation can feel a bit overwhelming. What should you do if you suspect that a fraudulent claim has been filed against you? The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has an entire division devoted to analyzing and investigating fraud concerns. The Special Investigations Department was created in 1994 with the sole purpose of reviewing potential fraud in the
Wednesday, March 04, 2026How to Report Severe Work Related Injuries through OSHA and PERRP
OSHA and PERRP Severe Injury Reporting Did you know that both private companies and public entities in Ohio are required to report certain severe injuries to OSHA or PERRP? In the event you are unaware, OSHA enforces safety in the private sector and PERRP enforces safety in the public sector. The requirements are similar for both agencies, but the reporting structure is different. Both agencies include the following incidents as reportable: • Fatality – death as a result of awork-related injury
