Each Ohio safety council has the same goal - to increase safety awareness. But developing and maintaining a safe workplace is no easy task. That is why it must be a combined effort of local businesses and the community.

BWC's Division of Safety & Hygiene sponsors more than 70 safety councils, across the state, organized through chambers of commerce, trade and manufacturing associations, American Red Cross chapters or other local safety-minded organizations. These safety councils provide their local communities with quality programs addressing occupational safety and health, workers' compensation and risk management education and information. They inform participants about new techniques, products and services, and provide a thorough knowledge of these services.

Participation incentive

More than 6,000 Ohio employers will save millions of dollars on their workers' compensation premiums. And you can join them.

Get a 2-percent discount on your premiums by becoming an active member of one of 80 BWC Division of Safety & Hygiene sponsored safety councils. Reduce either the severity or frequency of injuries by 10 percent, or keep both at zero, and you will earn an additional 2-percent performance rebate.

To qualify for the discount, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Join your local safety council by July 31, 2011
2. Attend 10 safety council meetings or BWC sponsored events
3. Send a qualified senior-level manager to a safety council sponsored meeting
4. Submit semiannual workplace accident reports for the 2009 calendar year

For more information, call 1-800-OHIOBWC. You may also visit ohiobwc.com, and click on Safety Services, Training Services and Safety Councils.

Contact Southern Ohio Safety Council today!

Southern Ohio Safety Council
Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce
740-353-7647

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