Please note that, due to the COVID-19 crisis, the April and May HFC Safety Council Meetings are cancelled. 
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ALL members will receive automatic credit attendance for both months. The BWC is reviewing policy and legal requirements to determine flexibility with program requirements. When any further decisions are made about the Ohio Safety Council rebate program we will share them with you.

We hope that you are staying safe and healthy in this difficult time. For further resources regarding the COVID-19 crisis, please directly contact us at 937-728-7075 or info@hfcsafetycouncil.com.

Look forward to seeing everyone as soon as possible! 

Coronavirus concerns cancel Ohio Safety Congress & Expo 2020

Online-only component goes on as scheduled


COLUMBUS — The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) has cancelled its annual Ohio Safety Congress & Expo scheduled for Wednesday through Friday at the Greater Columbus Convention Center due to concerns surrounding the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).


An online component of the workplace health and safety event will go on as scheduled, however, providing the opportunity to secure continuing education credits for professionals in the health care, human resources, safety, and legal communities. The 8,600 who registered for the in-person event will be enrolled automatically for the online event.


“The health and safety of Ohioans remain our top concern, and we must take every precaution to protect our citizens,” said BWC Administrator/CEO Stephanie McCloud, following the direction of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and local and state health leaders and experts.


Safety congress’s kickoff session at 9:30 Wednesday morning is still scheduled, but for an online audience only. The in-person component will not be rescheduled this year due to the size and scope of the event. Attendees looking to attain continuing education credits are encouraged to review the sessions offered through the online option. For those who have yet to register, as well as details as they become available, visit Ohio Safety Congress & Expo.


More than 300 vendors had registered for the Expo Marketplace to showcase their latest workplace safety and health products. BWC will reimburse the vendors the fees for their booth space.


Now in its 90th year, the Ohio Safety Congress & Expo is the largest free work-safety event in the United States. It offers workplace safety and health education, training and resources for Ohio workers, employers and safety professionals.


BWC encourages the public to stay up to date on the latest COVID-19 information by visiting the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) website coronavirus.ohio.gov and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ODH also has a call center open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. to answer questions regarding COVID-19. The call center can be reached at 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634).
Submit your Semi-Annual Report

The time has come to submit your second half HFC Safety Council Semi-Annual Report for the period of July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019, by the deadline of January 15th.  

ALL Safety Council members, including newly enrolled members, are required to complete the semi-annual reports to maintain a current Safety Council membership and to ensure your eligibility for the Safety Council rebate and Safety Awards programs. 

Please take a few moments and complete the short Semi-Annual Safety Council report. It is absolutely critical that you return your report to the Safety Council by no later than January 15th. 

You can download instructions to assist with completing the reports HERE. 


PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU COMPLETE YOUR REPORT USING DATA FOR JULY 1, 2019 - DECEMBER 31, 2019.



SUBMIT YOUR REPORT
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You can also submit your Semi-Annual using a hard copy:  
If you have any questions, please contact Dessie Rogers at (937) 382-2737 or info@hfcsafetycouncil.com.

2019/2020 Pre-Paid Lunch Options: 

We will be accepting pre-payments for lunch during the 2019/2020 HFC Safety Council year. June's lunch is on us, so you only need to pay for September 2019 to May 2020. The CEO Meeting will be moved to our regular November meeting, so stay tuned for additional meetings throughout the year.  

Please note that the price of lunch at the regular monthly meetings is now $15/person. HOWEVER, if you pre-pay for the year, lunches will be discounted to $12/person (applicable only for pre-paid individuals). You can use the nine lunches through the Council year as needed (ex. if you miss one meeting, you can have two paid meals at the next), but you will not receive reimbursement or credit for unused meals at the end of the year. 

Please complete the above form (OR CLICK ON THIS LINK) so that we can invoice your company accordingly.

​Contact info@hfcsafetycouncil.com or 937-382-2737 with any questions.

JOIN THE HFC SAFETY COUNCIL!
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Join the Highland-Fayette-Clinton (HFC) Safety Council by July 31, 2019, for a chance to earn a rebate of up to 4% on your Ohio workers' compensation premiums!
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The 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. 

In addition to its educational purpose, the HFC Safety Council provides an excellent opportunity for businesses across the region to network and share safety successes, struggles, and strategies.
 
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
 
To qualify for the fiscal year 2020 rebate, businesses must enroll in the HFC Safety Council by July 31, 2019. 
 
DOWNLOAD THE HFC APPLICATION HERE

**Current Safety Council members do not have to re-enroll annually. Thanks for your continued participation!! 
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Earn up to 4% on your Worker's Compensation Premium 

CLICK HERE FOR THE FY20 REBATE FACT SHEET

​Becoming a member in the HFC Safety Council not only provides an educational and networking opportunity for your business or organization, but it also offers an incentive from the Bureau of Worker's Compensation (BWC) to save money on worker's compensation premiums. 
 
*Employers who are enrolled in a group-experience or group-retrospective rating program can earn a 2-percent performance rebate for their involvement with a safety council. 
 
*Employers not in a group rating program that meet all program eligibility requirements also can earn a 2-percent participation rebate for meeting all of the rebate eligibility requirements as well as a 2-percent performance bonus for reducing either frequency or severity by 10 percent or with maintenance at zero.
 
To qualify for the BWC Safety Council rebate, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Join your local HFC safety council by July 31, 2019;
2. Attend 10 safety council meetings;
3. Send a qualified senior-level manager to a safety council sponsored meeting;
4. Submit semiannual workplace accident reports for the 2019 calendar year.
 
The rebate offer excludes self-insuring employers and state agencies. However, the safety council is open to all companies, corporations, groups and employers in Ohio, and we encourage everyone to become active safety council members. 
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