SAFETY IS OUR BUSINESS!
Ross County Safety Council provides a forum to examine and resolve occupational safety and health issues. We strive to connect you with experts who can provide the information to keep your workplace safe. Monthly meetings and interactive workshops offer an opportunity to learn from experts on health and safety issues facing today's businesses. In addition, the Council is affiliated with the Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) Division of Safety and Hygiene (DSH), and has access to their safety resources. We invite you to explore the Ross County Safety Council. Membership is free and is open to all companies, corporations, and individual employers in Ross, Pike, and Jackson Counties.
If you have topics you would like addresses please call Interim Safety Council Program Manager, Mike Throne at 740-702-2722 or email at mthrone@chillicotheohio.com. Take advantage of this opportunity to network with and learn from experienced safety professionals.
PROGRAMMING:
The Ross County Safety Council hosts 12 regularly scheduled meetings a year, with the program year running from July 2023 to June 2024. In addition to regular meetings, Ohio BWC offers in-person, virtual, and online trainings throughout the year.
All Ross County Safety Council meetings are held in person at Adena’s PACCAR Medical Education Center, located at 446 Hospital Road., Chillicothe.
Attendance at 10 of the 12 meetings is required to receive the BWC premium rebate. Pre-registration is requested! The 2025-26 Program Year meeting dates are located under the “News & Events” tab.
ELIGIBILITY:
Employers must meet all rebate program eligibility requirements to be eligible for any rebate.
2025-26 Safety Council Meeting Dates
| Topic | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Building a Safety Program | Thursday | February 12, 2026 | Kenworth Truck Co. |
| Hiring the Fair Chance Population | Thursday | March 5, 2026 | Adena's PACCAR Center |
| TBA | Thursday | April 9, 2026 | Adena's PACCAR Center |
| TBA | Thursday | May 9, 2026 | Adena's PACCAR Center |
| BWC Changes and More! | Thursday | June 11, 20246 | Adena's PACCAR Center |
"It is very important to stay up to speed on safety in the work place. The meetings are full of important information to pass along to employees and managers."Mark Littler Globe Furniture
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