BX ONLINE NEWSLETTER WEEK OF June 28, 2011

BWC makes changes to manual classification codes

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) has adopted several manual classification changes to become effective July 1, 2011. The object of manual classification codes is to assign the code that best describes your business. Within the next few weeks BWC will send out letters to the employers affected by these changes.

Some new classification codes have been added, other codes have been reclassified to another code and many classifications have changes in the wording describing the operations. Below are some of the changes:

New Manual Classification Codes

• 2797 - Manufactured, modular or pre-fabricated home manufacturing - shop work - all operations and drivers.

• 2799 - Manufactured, modular or pre-fabricated home setup, hook up or installation at building site.

Reclassification of Codes

• Combine Manual 2812 - Cabinet works - with power machinery into revised Manual 2883 - Furniture manufacturing and cabinet shop - wood - NOC includes assembling and finishing.

• Combine Manual 5651 - Carpentry - dwelling - three stories or less into revised Manual 5645 - Carpentry - detached one or two family dwellings.

These changes will first appear on the July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 payroll report, that employers will receive in late December 2011.

If you have any questions regarding manual classifications, please contact CareWorks Consultants’ Tammy Bowersmith at 800/837-3200, ext. 7247.

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