Promoting Workplace Safety

The Portage County Safety Council: Attracts top local companies and organizations as members Promotes workplace safety awareness Advocates safety programs Provide networking opportunities Is 1 of nearly 80 safety councils in Ohio Is sponsored by the Bureau of Workers Compensation Division of Safety and Hygiene with administrative support from the American Red Cross of Portage County Offers yearly membership at a nominal fee

For enrollment forms or additional information, please contact:     Bonnie Wilson American Red Cross of Portage and Summit Counties 705 Oakwood Street Ravenna, OH  44266 330.296.9991 330.296.7966 (fax) wilsonbon@usa.redcross.org    Helpful Links Safety Council Membership Requirements 2009 - 2010 Steering Committee Members Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation E-Newsletters Safety Council Rebate Eligibility Requirement Spreadsheet

Member Benefits 

• BWC paid premiums rebate*
• Educational Safety awareness
• Opportunities for sharing information
• Support and Advocacy
• Networking opportunities
• Recognition and awards
• Quarterly newsletter

* must meet eligibility requirements 

Member Programs

• Monthly luncheon meeting
• Annual Safety awards banquet

Meetings and Events

The Portage County Safety Council conducts monthly luncheon meetings which are held at the Elks Club in Ravenna from 11:30am-1:00pm on the second Thursday of each month.  The cost for lunch is $15 per person. The meetings begin with lunch, followed by a 30-45 minute program on a topic related to workplace safety. The annual awards program is held at the May meeting.

Meeting Topics