Workers' Comp Insurance for Cleaning / Janitorial Businesses in Ohio
Commercial janitorial services (NCCI 9014) and residential house cleaning (9170) face moderate rates driven primarily by lifting injuries, slip-and-falls, and chemical exposure. Window cleaning above ground level has its own (higher) code in Ohio. The Ohio workers' compensation market is governed by BWC (state fund) — a monopolistic state fund (no private market), and the average rate statewide is approximately $0.74 per $100 of payroll.
Ohio requirements for cleaning / janitorial businesses
When required: All employers must obtain coverage through Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) — monopolistic state.
Sole proprietors: Sole proprietors are exempt unless they elect to enroll with BWC.
Owner / officer exclusion: Officers and LLC members may opt out.
⚠️ Ohio is a monopolistic state
All Ohio workers' comp coverage must be purchased through the state fund (BWC (state fund)). Private workers' comp insurance is not available in Ohio, but we can help with employer's liability ("stop-gap") coverage that complements the state fund.
Cleaning / Janitorial class codes used in Ohio
Why cleaning / janitorial workers' comp is tricky in Ohio
Cleaning services that include window washing above ground level, biohazard cleanup, or carpet/floor restoration all have separate higher-rated codes that should be properly split.
Tips for Ohio cleaning businesses
- ✓ Stay under 1 story for window cleaning to keep base rate
- ✓ Document MSDS and chemical training
- ✓ Split residential (9170) and commercial (9014) revenue if applicable
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