2026 Safety Council: Hard Hats, Soft Skills, Hiring Smarts
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 (8:30 AM - 9:30 AM) (EDT)
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.
October Meeting
Topic: Hard Hats, Soft Skills, Hiring Smarts
Training provided by Nichole Sims
Eligibility and Enrollment
- The enrollment deadline to ensure eligibility for the 3% rebate through the Ohio Safety Council program is September 30, 2026. 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. 2026-2027 Enrollment Form
- Enrollment is open to all state fund employers with an active BWC policy and active coverage.
- Even without earning the rebate, participation provides significant educational value.
- Employers who enroll after September 30 may attend Safety Council meetings and activities but will not qualify for the rebate for the FY27 program year.
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
- November 11, 2026
- January 13, 2027
- February 10, 2027
- March 10, 2027
- April 14, 2027
- May 12, 2027
- June 9, 2027
For more information and further eligibility requirements, please visit the Safety Council Info Page here
Recurring registrations are not required on a monthly basis for this event. There will be a sign-in sheet available in person at each meeting.
Safety Council Participation Rates (available per session):
- One time guest attendance - chamber members: $10
- One time guest attendance - non-chamber members: $25
*One-time guest rate is not eligible for rebate credit if you are not an approved 2026-2027 Safety Council Member by Sept. 30th. Content only*
- Annual Safety Council Chamber membership rate: $50
- Annual Safety Council Non-Chamber members: $200
(Contact Austin Heller regarding Annual Rates and eligibility requirements after 9/30). Please only register and pay ONE TIME for your annual membership.
4350 Aicholtz Road
Cincinnati, OH 45245 United States
Located downstairs in the Queen City Room.
Safety Council