• Knox County Safety Council

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  • 2024-2025 Safety Council Meetings

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    BWC Course Schedule for October

    Monthly Learning in October 2024

    BWC offers a wide variety of continuing education courses. For detailed information and to learn how to register for training scheduled in October, view this flyer.

    In-Person Classes** View the full schedule here

    • OSHA 10: Construction safety basics (October 1-2) Columbus-OFA
    • Emergency preparedness planning (October 3) Cincinnati
    • Electrical hazard recognition and abatement (October 7-10) Cincinnati
    • First aid in the workplace (October 9) Youngstown
    • Lockout/tagout advanced principles (October 10) Canton
    • Respirator fit testing (October 15-16) Columbus-Del-Co
    • First aid in the workplace (October 15) Portsmouth
    • Confined space: Identification and safe practices basics half-day workshop (October 17) Canton
    • OSHA 30: Construction safety principles (October 28-November 1) Columbus-OFA
    • Powered industrial trucks: Developing a training program half-day workshop (October 29) Cambridge
    • OSHA 10: Industry safety basics (October 29-30) Canton
    • Noise and hearing conservation half-day workshop (October 30) Mansfield-MOCC
    • First aid in the workplace (October 31) Toledo-BGSU

    Virtual Training Classes**

    • Crisis de-escalation tactics and safe work practices workshop (October 2)
    • Health hazards and toxicology fundamentals (October 8-9)
    • Safety series workshop module 1: Introduction to OSHA requirements and safety culture basics (October 10)
    • Electrical safety in the workplace through insight and implementation of NFAP 70E (October 16-17)
    • Ergonomics and safety for extended-care facilities (October 28-29)
    • Bloodborne pathogens (October 30)

    Webinars

    • What is risk management? (October 2)
    • Are you a confined space expert? Details you need to know (October 7)

    Online E-Courses

    • Online course times range from 30 minutes to approximately two hours and provide the ultimate in convenience for learning at your pace and at your desired time.

    For more information or assistance, email dshcc@bwc.state.oh.us.

    **Qualifies for safety council rebate external training credit with submission of attendance certificate to safety council sponsor by 6-30-2025.
     
     

  • About Knox County Safety Council

    Contact Debbie Ruggles at programs@knoxchamber.com or call the Chamber office at 740-393-1111 if you have any questions about Safety Council.

    What is the Knox County Safety Council?

    Each Ohio Safety Council has the same goal: to increase safety awareness. But developing and maintaining a safe workplace is no easy task. That's why it must be a combined effort of local business and the community. The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Division of Safety and Hygiene sponsors more than 70 Safety Councils across the state; organized through chambers of commerce, trade and manufacturing associations, and other safety-minded organizations. These Safety Councils provide their local communities with quality programs addressing occupational safety and health, workers' compensation, risk management education and information. They inform participants about new techniques, products and services, and provide a thorough knowledge of these services. The Knox County Chamber of Commerce established a local program in the 1970's.

    The Knox County Safety Council steering committee meets the first Tuesday of every month at 9:00am at the Chamber of Commerce. These volunteers plan and organize each monthly educational module.

    This meeting is open to committee members only.

    Interested in joining the committee? Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (740) 393-1111, or send an e-mail to Programs@KnoxChamber.com.

    Rick Shafer, Chair, Mount  Vernon City Schools

    Jake Melton, Vice Chair, Modern Builders

    Andrea Sellers, Secretary, Knox County Commissioners

    Kevin DeVolld ,Treasurer, Ellis Brothers, CTS & United Aggregates

    Brittany  Murphy-Dennison, Knox Community Hospital

    Holly Kuhlman, Robertson Truck Sales

    Jason Hall, Modern Builders

    Jeff Hatch, Ariel Corporation

    Will Shaffer, KCSO

    David Meronk, Ohio BWC

    Elizabeth Walton, Ohio BWC

    Debbie Ruggles, Knox County Chamber of Commerce

     

  • Monthly Meetings

    When and Where are the Meetings Held?
    Meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 12:00pm-1:00pm  at the Glenn A. Gallagher Centre at The Ohio Eastern Star Home,1451 Gambier Road in Mount Vernon.  From time-to-time a local manufacturer will host a meeting which includes a tour of their facility.

    Is there a Fee to Attend?

    Yes. The only cost to you is a $18 per person, per meeting, admin fee to cover the cost of the meeting and lunch.

    What's Required of Safety Council Members?

    In short, attendance at 11 monthly meetings. Your local Safety Council receives funds from the BWC to defray operating expenses and provide speakers. The amount received from the BWC is directly related to attendance and reporting. You will be asked to sign in at every meeting.