Mission:

The mission of the Summit County Safety Council (SCSC) is to promote safety/accident prevention in the workplace by offering informational and educational opportunities to both private and public sectors within the community.

Goals:

All Ohio Safety Councils have a goal to increase safety awareness, but developing and maintaining a safe workplace is no easy task.  That is why there must be a combined effort of local companies and the community.

Ohio has more than 50 safety councils, all made up of local companies and typically organized through a chamber of commerce, trade and manufacturing associations, or other local safety minded organizations.  These Safety Councils hold regular meetings to examine and resolve potential and existing safety issues.  They inform participants about new techniques and products as well as provide a thorough knowledge of these services.

In conjunction with the Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) Division of Safety & Hygiene, the Summit County Safety Council directs safety campaigns throughout Ohio to promote greater interest in the prevention of occupational accidents and ailments.  Companies with the highest safety record during the year are honored at annual award events. The Division of Safety & Hygiene's Meetings and Conventions Department assists in the overall operation of the Safety Council's activities.

Who May Enter:

The campaign is open to all companies, corporations and individual employers in Ohio.  Please contact Ken Gould regarding membership, or register on-line via our enrollment form.

Objectives:

1. To meet monthly with members of the SCSC inviting guest experts from the industry and government to discuss work related safety topics and issues.
2. To plan and develop at least one seminar/workshop related to safety issues in the workplace per year.
3. To disseminate safety literature and other information to members of the SCSC at monthly meetings, seminars, and through mailings.
4. To assist members  with safety related needs and provide technical assistance to them where necessary.
5. To promote participation in the All-Ohio Safety and Health Congress and Exhibit sponsored by the Division of Safety and Hygiene and educational opportunities offered by other safety organizations/associations.