2026 Safety Council: The Next Frontier of Safety: Wellbeing & Suicide Prevention

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.

September Meeting

For nearly 90 years, the construction industry has made tremendous strides in physical safety, dramatically reducing injuries and saving countless lives on job sites. However, a different crisis now demands our attention—one that claims even more lives than slips, trips, and falls: suicide. In this 45-minute presentation, you will learn practical strategies your company can implement to address these statistics and build a proactive culture of care. 

Training provided by Paul Lawson, Construction Industry Mental Health Advocate, Paul Lawson Helps LLC 

Paul Lawson holds a bachelor’s degree from Cincinnati Christian University and has over ten years of experience in ministry. He combines his passion for wellness with his work in the construction industry in central Ohio, where he is a respected advocate for mental health and suicide prevention.

A two-time cancer survivor who has navigated his own mental health journey, Paul brings both lived experience and professional expertise to his work. After developing a comprehensive mental health program for a local contractor, he founded Paul Lawson Helps LLC to expand this impact across the industry.

Paul serves on the board of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention and is dedicated to fostering a culture of care in blue-collar industries through training, speaking, and advocacy.

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

• October 14, 2026
• November 18, 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