2025 Clermont Chamber Safety Council: Fire Extinguisher Safety and Training

Description

Enhance your workplace safety and compliance with the Clermont County Safety Council, a key monthly event hosted by the Clermont County Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation. 

Held on the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30 am, this series offers a valuable platform for learning, networking, and discussing critical safety topics relevant to today’s work environments.

August Meeting

Join us for this month’s Safety Council meeting focused on a critical workplace topic—fire extinguisher safety and training. This session will cover the basics of fire prevention, proper extinguisher use, and the PASS method (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep). 

Training provided by Austin Clements, Fire Chief of Union Township, OH.

Eligibility and Enrollment

• The enrollment deadline to ensure eligibility for the 3% rebate through the Ohio Safety Council program is July 31, 2025. Enrollment is open year-round, but to qualify for the 3% rebate, employers must complete the full, ten-credit program requirements between July 1 and June 30 of the program year. 2025-2026 Enrollment Form
• Open to all state-fund employers with active BWC policies
• Even without earning the rebate, participation provides significant educational value

Rebate Qualification Requirements
To receive the 3% rebate, employers must earn ten credits by participating in any combination of the following:

• Monthly safety council meetings (with your enrolled council)
• External training sessions (one credit per training session, two credit maximum):
  • BWC in-person training
  • In-person training by approved external providers
  • The Ohio Safety Congress & Expo® (OSC®)
• Completion of a BWC onsite consultation with a Field Safety Service Consultant (two credit maximum; limited to once every three years)

Upcoming Sessions

• September 10th, 2025 
• October 8th, 2025 
• November 12th, 2025 
• January 14th, 2026
• February 11th, 2026 
• March 11th, 2026 
• April 8th, 2026 
• May 13th, 2026
• June 10th, 2026 

For more information and further eligibility requirements, please visit the Safety Council Info Page here