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The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance is proud to co-sponsor the Ohio Safety Council program, in collaboration with the Bureau of Workers' Compensation Division of Safety and Hygiene. As part of this initiative, we aim to enhance the safety awareness, provide valuable safety and health information, offer educational opportunities, and promote networking among businesses in Hardin County.
Join your local safety council by July 31st of each year, attend 10 safety council meetings or BWC sponsored events to be eligible for potential rebates.
Safety Council Meeting Calendar
Membership meetings are typically held the 3rd Thursday of each month from 8:00 – 9:00 AM at the Memorial Park Golf Club. The meetings include a breakfast, safety related topic and speaker.
All meeting topics are subject to change.
FY 2026 Attendance
Call our office to check your attendance, 419-673-4131.
Safety Council Rebate Program Rebate & Credits
Employers enrolled in a safety council may qualify for a 3% rebate on their workers’ compensation premium by meeting all program requirements. To be eligible, employers must earn a total of ten (10) credits during the fiscal year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026). One credit per month may be earned by attending monthly safety council meetings.
To be eligible for the rebate you (or someone from your company) MUST attend 10 meetings. Employers may earn up to two external training credits per fiscal year toward the ten-credit requirement for the Safety Council Program. For more details, click the link below labeled FY26 BWC External Training Guide for Employers.
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For more information about the Hardin County Safety Council or to join, please contact our office at 419-673-4131.
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