Safety
News & Updates
July 2022
BWC Distance Learning
A Message from Sedgwick
The first day of summer was last week, but we've been having fun in the sun for a few months now. Sometimes the sun isn't so fun; especially when sun burn and heat stress are involved. The July safety topic will provide us with tips to stay safe while working (and playing) in the sun. We will also learn about the signs of heat stress and heat stroke and ways to counteract and treat the symptoms. BWC's Greg Nartker will be our presenter and will be happy to answer your questions.
It's a picnic! Lunch is being catered by The Haute Doggerie.
Mark Your Calendars for the JULY Safety Council Meeting
Thursday, JULY 14, 2022
11:30 am LUNCH
11:45 am Welcome Message
12:00 pm Networking & Safety Program

July is UV Safety Awareness Month
Register and Pre-pay for lunch by July 7
Let's Do Lunch!!
In-person meetings mean LUNCH!! We're happy to be working with local eateries to offer great lunches at each Ross County Safety Council meeting. Lunch will cost $12 each month.
To make things easier at sign in, you may purchase pre-paid LUNCH COUPON BOOKLETS, good for 12 lunches. You may also pay with credit/debit on the website when registering each month. You may also elect to pay on site and pay at sign in. The Safety Council will be equipped to accept credit/debit payments at the meeting.
Please email Wendi Bennett to request the lunch booklets.
We're Making a List, and Checking it Twice

Beginning with the July meeting, attendees will be required to sign in to get credit for attending the Safety Council meeting. Our Safety Council attendance is a key factor in the yearly subsidy and will keep Ross County in the running for the Best Safety Council award. I know, we're already the BEST, but we want others to know it too. Your signature is also how we track the premium rebate.
Mark your calendars for the PY 2022-2023
Safety Council Meetings!
  • JULY 14, 2022 Welcome back picnic, Lion's Shelter in Yoctangee Park
  • August 11, 2022 Keeping Safety Top of Mind, PACCAR
  • September 8, 2022 Emergency Preparedness, PACCAR
  • October 13, 2022 Substance Abuse Awareness PACCAR
  • November 10, 2022 Cybersecurity, PACCAR
  • December 8, 2022 Inspirational Speaker PACCAR
  • January 12, 2023 OSHA Recordkeeping, PACCAR
  • February 9, 2023 Ergonomics PACCAR
  • OHIO SAFETY CONGRESS & EXPO dates to be announced
  • *March 16, 2023 Hiring & Working with individuals with disabilities PACCAR
  • April 13, 2023 Building a Safety Culture PACCAR
  • May 11, 2023 Stand-down to Prevent Falls PACCAR
  • June 8, 2023 TAPS, Trauma-informed Care PACCAR
All meetings open at 11:30am and conclude at 1:00 pm
Topics are subject to change.
All 2022/2023 meetings are listed on the Ross County Safety Council website.
*Meeting is 1 week later due to Ohio Safety Congress
Upcoming Events
The Health Network is a monthly lunch meeting for healthcare professionals to network, share, and forge working relationships.
They meet the first Tuesday of each month at Golden Corral, 1660 N. Bridge St., 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

UPCOMING Thrive! Chillicothe Business Resource Series Workshops

  • Starting Your Business--July 25
  • From Benefits to Recruiting--July 26
  • Employer Tax Credit & More--August 15
  • Cybersecurity--September 6
  • SOCA Chamber Saver Programs--September
  • Grant Writing, Marketing Mash-Up, and Setting up a 501 (c) 3--dates TBA


Visit the CHAMBER website to see the full calendar of events and to register.
Safety in the Office
A safety article from Sedgwick
The office setting sure has changed over the past few years. Many of us are returning to the office full-time, others are working from home and some of us are working a hybrid schedule. No matter what our work schedule is we need to stay diligent about the office dangers lurking around the corner. Just because we were gone doesn’t mean the dangers are gone. Let’s review some of these hazards in the office setting.
BWC Safety Services
Need a quick safety update? BWC has you covered. Check out the BWC website to see the current virtual training sessions and webinars.
The 2022-2023 Safety Services Catalog is now available! This catalog is a comprehensive resource for all employer services, grants, consulting services, and education & training services that are currently available
To view recorded webinars, click here
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Ohio TechCred
Ohio's TechCred Program gives businesses the chance to upskill current and future employees to help them qualify for a better job in today's tech-infused economy. Businesses who submit successful applications will be reimbursed, up to $2000 per credential, when current or perspective employees complete technology-focused credentials. Here are the approved credential areas: Robotics/Automation, Manufacturing Technology, Information Technology, Construction Technology, Military & Smart Transportation, IoT and Cybersecurity, Healthcare Technology, and Business Technology.
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