Greater Cincinnati Safety Council
The Greater Cincinnati Safety Council is one of the largest in the region and offers opportunities for reduced workers’ comp premiums via the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.
How it Works
The Greater Cincinnati Safety Council (GCSC) was started in 2005 and is one of the largest Safety Councils in the region. It is comprised of local companies from all industries dedicated to the safety of their employees. Greater Cincinnati Safety Council meetings are free for Cincinnati Chamber members and merit opportunities for reduced workers’ comp premiums.
Why Enroll
Thousands of Ohio employers find value and increased risk management awareness by actively participating in their local safety councils. The Greater Cincinnati Safety Council can help your company get valuable safety information, networking, and rebates on your workers’ compensation premiums through attendance at our monthly meetings.
Savings
Rebate on your workers' compensation premiums
Benefits
- Free for Chamber members
- Earn a 3% safety council rebate on your workers’ compensation premium
- Whether you are a current, past, or new member, you are required to enroll for the new program year
- Capitalize on safety education
- Learn methods to reduce the number and severity of claims
- Network with other safety professionals in our region
- Stay informed on all the additional programs and services offered by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) to help manage claims and worker safety in your company
Steering Committee FY 24-25
- Melissa Allen, Cincinnati Museum Center
- Joseph Blower, AIM MRO Holdings, Inc.
- David Brandt, Spring Grove Cemetery
- Tim Clark, Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
- Beth McNeill, Cincinnati Regional Chamber
- Gerard Moore, Ensemble Health
- Jenny Stover, Sheakley
- Jason Tisdale, Integralife
- Colleen Botkin, Scherzinger Pest Control
- Tim McQuillan, Cincinnati Museum Center
- Dwayne Johnson, Ben Hur
- Ken Humpries, Interlube
- Erica Ortega, Swanenberg Food Group
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Greater Cincinnati Safety Council Meeting Schedule
Greater Cincinnati Safety Council meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month. After two years of virtual programming, the Greater Cincinnati Safety Council has returned to in-person meetings at Ensemble Health Partners, 11517 Reed Hartman Hwy, Blue Ash, OH 45241.
Meeting Location
Ensemble Health Partners
11517 Reed Hartman Hwy
Blue Ash, OH 45241
Meeting Time
2:30–4:00 p.m.
2024-2025 Safety Council Meetings
| July 10, 2024 | Active Shooter: Hamilton County Sherriff |
| August 14, 2024 | Networking with Safety Topics |
| September 11, 2024 | Managing Worker's Compensation Claims: OBWC & Sheakley |
| October 9, 2024 | Narcan Training: Blue Ash Fire Department |
| November 13, 2024 | Canine Safety: Tim McQuillan, Cincinnati Museum Center |
| December | No Meeting |
| January 8, 2025 | Mental Health & Wellness, Meriden McGraw |
| February 12, 2025 | Is Your HR Toolbox up to Date – Taft Law |
| March 12, 2025 | Careers in Safety, GCSC Steering Committee |
| April 9, 2025 | AED, CPR, and First Aid for Severe Trauma Training: American Red Cross |
| May 14, 2025 | Lithium Batteries, The Hidden Hazards |
| May 28, 2025 | Topic TBD |
| June 11, 2025 | Distracted Driving: Blue Ash Police Department |
Please note: topics and speakers are subject to change.
2023-2024 GCSC Meetings
| July 12, 2023 | Ergonomics: Cheryl Giordano, BWC Department of Safety |
| August 9, 2023 | Safety Leadership: Brian Dunoway, Sheakley |
| September 13, 2023 | Accident Analysis: Jonathan Zimmerman CSP, EHS Pepsi |
| October 11, 2023 | Emergency Action Plan & Workplace Violence: Donna Mingerink MS CSP, AIMRO |
| November 8, 2023 | Safety Culture: Tommie Brode |
| December | No Meeting |
| January 10, 2024 | GCSC Membership Updates | Marijuana - It's Here to Stay, Brad Weber |
| February 14, 2024 | How to Interact with your Local Fire Department: Blue Ash Fire Department | Stop the Bleed: Gina Menninger |
| March 13, 2024 | Managing Workers' Compensation Claims: Sheakley, Tim Clark (OBWC), & Melissa Allen (Cincinnati Museum Center) |
| April 10, 2024 | How to Prevent Fatigue in the Workplace: Meridan McGraw |
| May 8, 2024 May 22, 2024 | OSHA Top 10: Gary Aumen Open House & Fall Proection Demo: Laura Schmidt |
| June 12, 2024 | Driving Safety and New Cell Phone Laws: Blue Ash Police Department |
Meeting Topics Include:
Creating a Safety Culture
CPR and First Aid
Managing a Workers’ Compensation Claim
Wellness in the Workplace
Workplace Violence
Accident Analysis
Fatigue in the Workplace
New Cell Phone Laws
Ergonomics
Driver Safety Program
Emergency Action Plan
Safety Grants
Please note: Topics and speakers are subject to change.
