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
Learn more about how the OBWC helps you save money
Not sure if your company is enrolled for the 2023-2024 program year?
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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.
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 13, 2023 | |
| January 10, 2024 | |
| February 14, 2024 | |
| March 13, 2024 | |
| April 10, 2024 | |
| May 8, 2024 | |
| June 12, 2024 |
2022-2023 GCSC Meetings
| July 13, 2022 | OSHA Most Frequently Cited Standards of 2021: Greg Harmon, OBWC |
| August 10, 2022 | OBWC Updates: Greg Harmon, OBWC |
| September 14, 2022 | Ergonomic Look at Tools and Tasks: Debora Roth, PE, OBWC |
| October 12, 2022 | Red Cross, Achieving a Safer Work Environment: Stephanie Byrd and Matt Dahm, American Red Cross |
| November 9, 2022 | OSHA Recordkeeping Compliance: Dave Kroll, Sheakley |
| December 13, 2023 | No Meeting |
| January 11, 2023 | Emergency Preparedness, Violence in the Workplace: Brad Ridenour, Sheakley |
| February 8, 2023 | OSHA and Labor Law Updates: Conor H. Meeks, Taft Law |
| March 8, 2023 | Fire Safety: Rich Glisson, Reading Rock |
| April 12, 2023 | Ultraviolet Radiation, Exposure and Protection: Craig Smith |
| May 10, 2023 | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency: Gregory Harmon, U.S. Department of Homeland Security |
| June 14, 2023 | Heroin, It's Closer Than You Think: Jennifer Mason, Kettering Health |
2023 -2024 Meeting topics might 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.
