ABOUT KNOX COUNTY SAFETY COUNCIL
Knox County Safety Council is a program of the Ohio BWC, and is facilitated by the Knox County Chamber of Commerce.
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.
What's Required of Safety Council Members?
In short, attendance at 10 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.
Who can Join?
The program is open to any Knox County business.
How Can Our Business Join?
Becoming a member is simple. To join complete an application and mail or scan it to the Chamber. Application can be found under the forms tab.
Is there a Fee to Join?
Yes. The only cost to you is a $18 per person, per meeting, admin fee to cover the cost of the meeting and lunch.
Are there Incentives to Join?
Employers can earn a 3% discount on their annual premiums for meeting certain eligibility requirements and a two percent performance bonus for reducing either frequency or severity of on-the-job injuries. The discount and bonus are paid in the form of a rebate check presented at the October Safety Council meeting. Contact the Chamber office for complete details about this opportunity and learn about the requirements for the rebate.
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
Andrea Sellers, Secretary, Knox County Commissioners
Brittany Murphy ,Treasurer, Knox Community Hospital
Holly Kuhlman, Robertson Truck Sales
Kevin Devolld, Ellis Brothers
Jason Hall, Modern Builders
Jeff Hatch, Ariel Corporation
David Meronk, Ohio BWC
Debbie Ruggles, Knox County Chamber of Commerce
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