Welcome to the Highland-Fayette-Clinton Safety Council
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Wednesday, September 2nd: Basic Ergonomics

This presentation is a general review of ergonomic principles and risk factors and how these risks present in the workplace.  Attendees will gain an understanding of how and why specific areas of the body are affected by these ergonomic risk factors.

Presented by:  Greg Nartker, Ergonomist III, Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation

I joined the Ohio BWC Division of Safety and Hygiene team in 2004 as an Ergonomist III.  I have used my 14 years of experience in the outpatient rehabilitation field to deliver ergonomic services to the employees of Ohio.  My understanding of the human body and how it responds to physical stressors allows me to interpret an employee’s physical complaints.  Those complaints are directly related to ergonomic risk factors and action plans can be developed for risk reduction.  I also enjoy using my experience with return to work (RTW) and claims management to help employers take care of their injured workers through comprehensive RTW programs.


Time: 11:30AM Registration Opens, 12PM - 1PM Presentation
​Where: Southern State Community College, Room 107, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
RSVP by August 31st: CLICK HERE

Cost: Meeting registration (includes attendance and lunch) is $25/per person (cash, check, credit accepted at door; pre-paid options available - see below!)

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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HFC Safety Council Schedule: 2026/2027
**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. 

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
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Clinton: Southern Ohio Educational Service Center (SOESC), 3321 Airborne Road, Wilmington, OH 45177
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MORE DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

Sept. 2, 2026 at Southern State Community College: Ergonomics Oct. 7, 2026 at The Depot on Main: Fire Code Updates
Nov. 4, 2026 at SOESC: TBA
Dec. 2, 2026 at Southern State Community College: Our Driving Concern
Jan. 6, 2027: VIRTUAL TBA
Feb. 3, 2027: VIRTUAL TBA
March 3, 2027 at Southern State Community College: Cohesive Teams
April 7, 2027 at The Depot on Main: Situational Awareness
May 5, 2027 at SOESC: Retaining Your Team
June 2, 2027 at Southern State Community College: Top 10 OSHA Violations


PRE-PAID OPTION
We will be accepting pre-payments for meeting registration during the 2026/2027 HFC Safety Council year from September 2026 to June 2027 on an on-demand basis. Please note that 2 of our 10 monthly meetings will be VIRTUAL and FREE for all!

The cost of meeting attendance (which includes lunch!) will remain at $25 per person at all in-person meetings and there will be no credit given at the end of the year for unused meeting registrations.


Cash/check/card payments will still be available at each meeting.

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!
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


​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*


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