2026 Safety Council: Hard Hats, Soft Skills, and Hiring Smarts

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

Workplace safety doesn’t begin on the jobsite—it begins in the hiring process. The individuals you bring into your organization directly shape how safety rules are followed, how risks are communicated, and how teams look out for one another. True safety isn't just about training; it's about talent selection.

In this session, Nichole Sims explores how smarter, intentional hiring practices can strengthen your safety culture, dramatically reduce risk, and support long-term organizational success. Learn how to identify safety-minded candidates early and align your recruitment strategy with your zero-incident goals.

Training provided by Nichole Sims, career strategist and founder of Bold Career Consulting, LLC

Nichole Sims is a career strategist, speaker, trainer, and author with a heart for helping people and organizations succeed at work. After a 27-year corporate career, and more than 22 years in talent acquisition, she launched Bold Career Consulting, LLC to offer companies fractional recruiting and training for leaders and hiring managers who want to improve hiring processes, avoid costly missteps, and build strong, high-performing teams.

For teams, Nichole provides one-to-one career and leadership coaching, helping professionals gain confidence, navigate challenges, and grow as leaders and team members.

She is the co-author of Your Career: How to Make It Happen (11th ed., Cengage Learning) and the creator of Career Quest, a signature program and workbook for career growth. A former adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati and a two-time Exceptional Achievement Award winner, Nichole brings practical strategies and heartfelt encouragement to every client engagement.

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 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