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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

Learn more about how the OBWC helps you save money

Not sure if your company is enrolled for the 2024-2025 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.

2024-2025 GCSC Meetings

July 10, 2024 Active Shooter: Hamilton County Sherriff
August 14, 2024Networking with Safety Topics | Meeting Sponsored by Ergonomic Consultants of Indiana, Inc.
September 11, 2024Managing Worker's Compensation Claims: OBWC & Sheakley
October 9, 2024Narcan Training: Blue Ash Fire Department
November 13, 2024Canine Safety: Tim McQuillan, Cincinnati Museum Center
DecemberNo Meeting
January 8, 2025
February 12, 2024
March 12, 2024
April 9, 2025AED, CPR, and First Aid for Severe Trauma Training: American Red Cross
May 14, 2025
June 11, 2025Distracted Driving: 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.

2023-2024 GCSC Meetings

July 12, 2023 Ergonomics: Cheryl Giordano, BWC Department of Safety
August 9, 2023 Safety Leadership: Brian Dunoway, Sheakley
September 13, 2023Accident Analysis: Jonathan Zimmerman CSP, EHS Pepsi
October 11, 2023Emergency Action Plan & Workplace Violence: Donna Mingerink MS CSP, AIMRO
November 8, 2023Safety Culture: Tommie Brode
DecemberNo Meeting
January 10, 2024GCSC Membership Updates | Marijuana - It's Here to Stay, Brad Weber
February 14, 2024How to Interact with your Local Fire Department: Blue Ash Fire Department | Stop the Bleed: Gina Menninger
March 13, 2024Managing Workers' Compensation Claims: Sheakley, Tim Clark (OBWC), & Melissa Allen (Cincinnati Museum Center)
April 10, 2024How 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, 2024Driving Safety and New Cell Phone Laws: Blue Ash Police Department
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