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April 2nd: Technology's Role in the Future of Workplace Safety


Technology is an important component of everyday life. Its role in helping to keep our workplaces safe is ever increasing. Learn about existing technologies available to safety professionals and the future of technology's role, specifically Artificial Intelligence (AI), in helping to keep people safe. Learn how AI can identify high risk behaviors and near-misses and through coaching and intervention strategies how this technology/human partnership can reduce injuries in the workplace.
 
Presented by Mike Stangl, Voxel 
Mike leads sales efforts for the East region at Voxel working with a diverse customer base spanning many industry and facility types. Last year, Fast Company recognized Voxel as one of “The 10 most innovative companies in artificial intelligence of 2023,” after the company's successes using the technology to improve workplace safety.


​Date: Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
Time: Registration, Lunch, and Networking begins 11:30AM; Presentation from 12PM – 1PM
Cost: Meeting registration (includes attendance and lunch) is $25/per person (cash, check, credit accepted at door; pre-paid options available - see below!)

NEW 2025 Location:  
The Depot on Main, 215 South Main Street, Washington CH, OH 43160


REGISTER HERE (by 3/31): Click here to RSVP 

Who to Invite: (EVERYONE!!!)
In addition to your primary Safety Council representative, we encourage you to invite any employees who would benefit from this month's topic!


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REMINDER RE: YOUR SAFETY COUNCIL REBATE REQUIREMENTS: 

Based on rules set forth in Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 4123-17-56.2, most employers who fulfill safety council rebate eligibility requirements can earn a 3% rebate on their workers’ compensation premium. The maximum annual rebate an employer can earn is $5,000.

Eligibility requirements
1. Join or confirm your existing, active membership in a local safety council by July 31, 2024.
2. Attend 10 in-person safety council meetings between July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.
  • At least eight, or all 10, through attendance at local safety council sponsored monthly meetings, seminars, or special events.
  • Earn external training credit for up to two meetings through attendance at select BWC safety training courses (in-person or virtual training classes) or in-person safety training from other external sources (e.g., industry associations, third party administrators, etc.).

Guidelines for external training credit
It is the employer’s responsibility to submit an official certificate of attendance for external training credit to the safety council in which they are enrolled by June 30, 2025.

External training may include:
  • Ohio Safety Congress – maximum of one meeting credit per in-person event, no matter the number of sessions or days attended nor how many employer representatives in attendance.
  • BWC Division of Safety & Hygiene in-person and virtual training courses – maximum of one meeting credit per course.
  • Industry-specific safety training – maximum of one meeting credit per in-person training with at least one hour of safety curriculum.
  • Seminars, conferences, or special events hosted by another safety council (not monthly safety council meetings).
Exclusions
  • Safety training conducted at the employer’s workplace does not qualify.
  • Virtual/online training does not qualify except for BWC virtual training classes.
Welcome to the Highland-Fayette-Clinton Safety Council

The Highland-Fayette-Clinton (HFC) Safety Council provides our tri-county business community with quality programs addressing occupational safety and health, workers’ compensation, and risk management education and information. As a member, you’ll stay informed on the latest safety techniques, products, and services from qualified experts representing a wide range of occupational fields.

Non-members are welcome to join us for meetings to learn more about the Council and how they can become formally involved!

Participating in the HFC Safety Council can help you: 

• Learn techniques for increasing safety in your workplace
• Learn how to better manage your workers’ compensation program
• Network with other employers in your community 
• Access useful workers’ compensation and risk management information
• Earn a safety council rebate in addition to other discounts

HFC Safety Council Schedule: 2024/2025
**Meeting details subject to change.**

UPCOMING MEETINGS (stay tuned for more details!):

The HFC Safety Council meets on the First Wednesday of the month from 11:30AM to 1PM. We rotate between Hillsboro (Highland), Washington Court House (Fayette), and Wilmington (Clinton) locations. 


PLEASE NOTE: We will have new meeting locations in all three counties this year:


Highland: Southern State Community College, Room 107, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133


Fayette: The Depot on Main, 215 South Main Street, Washington CH, OH 43160


Clinton: Southern Ohio Educational Service Center (SOESC), 3321 Airborne Rd, Wilmington, OH 45177


Sept. 11, 2024*: Southern State Community College (Highland): Can I Get High on my Break?
Oct. 2, 2024: The Depot on Main (Fayette): Weather Preparedness
Nov. 6, 2024: SOESC (Clinton): Stop the Bleed
Dec. 4, 2024: Southern State Community College (Highland): TBA
Jan. 8, 2025*: The Depot on Main (Fayette): Contractor Safety
Feb. 5, 2025: SOESC (Clinton): Industrial Commission Claims
March 5, 2025: Southern State Community College (Highland): OHSA Update
April 2, 2025: The Depot on Main (Fayette): Safety and AI
May 7, 2025: SOESC (Clinton): Protecting your Employees (and your Business) in an Auto Accident
June 4, 2025: Southern State Community College (Highland): Legalities and Limitations of Hiring Minors




(Click here for more meeting details!)

Become a Meeting Sponsor for the Upcoming HFC Safety Council Year!

As we plan for the upcoming fiscal year, the HFC Safety Council is excited to offer sponsorship opportunities for our monthly meetings. We invite you to consider becoming a meeting sponsor and take advantage of this unique opportunity to showcase your business to a dedicated and engaged audience.


For just $100, sponsors will receive the following benefits:
  • Promotional Exposure: Your company logo and a brief description will be featured on both print and digital promotional materials leading up to the meeting, ensuring visibility among our members and beyond.
  • Spotlight Opportunity: You will have 5 minutes to speak to the attendees before the safety presentation, giving you the chance to introduce your business and highlight your services or products.
  • Door Prize Contribution: As a sponsor, we ask that you provide a door prize (such as a gift basket, gift certificates, etc.), adding excitement and value to our meetings.


This sponsorship not only supports the HFC Safety Council's mission but also provides a valuable platform for you to connect with potential clients and partners.


If you're interested in sponsoring one of our meetings, please let us know at your earliest convenience by calling 937-382-2737 or emailing [email protected].

We look forward to the possibility of partnering with you for a successful year ahead!

PRE-PAID OPTION: 

We will be accepting pre-payments for meeting registration (previously known as "lunch payments") during the 2024/2025 HFC Safety Council year from September 2024 to June 2025 on an on-demand basis. The cost of meeting attendance (which includes lunch!) will remain at $25 per person and there will be no credit given at the end of the year for unused meeting registrations.

Please reach out to Kristy Bowers, Fayette Chamber of Commerce, directly at [email protected] or 740-335-0761 to arrange your pre-paid registration details!

​Thousands of Ohio employers benefit from the education, resource sharing, and premium savings which result from actively participating in their local safety council monthly meetings. And you can join them. View all the Safety Council Requirements Here*


NEW TO THE HFC?? APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP HERE!