Fiscal Year 2026 Theme:  Prevention & Care!

October 22 – Topic:  Not Another Fire Drill  Speaker:  Steve Waltman  Sponsor:  You?

November 19 – Topic:  Ladder/Climbing Safety  Speaker:  Dave Dennison  Sponsor:  You?

December 17 – Topic:  Safety Jeopardy  Speaker:  CAK Safety Council  Sponsor:  You?

January 28  – Topic:  TBD  Speaker:  TBD  Sponsor:  You?

February 25 – Topic:  First Aid 101  Speaker:  Plain Township Fire  Sponsor:  You?

March 25 – Topic:  Lithium Ion Battery Safety  Speaker:  Nic Zamiska  Sponsor:  You?

April 22 – Topic:  Human Trafficking  Speaker:  Stark County Sheriff  Sponsor:  You?

May 27 – Topic:  Medical Marijuana  Speaker:  Ed Murray/Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Law Firm  Sponsor:  You?

June 24 – Topic:  TBD  Speaker:  TBD  Sponsor:  You?

Who we are:

The CAK Safety Council is one of over 85 safety councils in Ohio and is comprised of local companies from Stark, Summit & surrounding counties.  In conjunction with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Division of Safety and Hygiene, the Council meets monthly and presents information about new safety techniques, products and services!

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Safety Council Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the BWC Safety Council rebate you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Enroll in local safety council by July 31st annually
• Attend 10 meetings or events between July 1 and June 30 annually
  • At least eight of the 10 meetings must be safety council meetings. Up to two of the 10 can be external educational options outlined below, but all 10 can be safety council meetings.
  • A person can represent only one policy number with their attendance at a meeting.
  • Employer has the option to gain credit for up to two meetings through attendance at BWC’s Division of Safety & Hygiene (DSH) safety training courses or industry-specific training.
  • DSH safety training credit is available for training conducted at the Ohio Center for Occupational Safety and Health (OCOSH) in Pickerington or one of its branches.
  • No matter the duration of the training or special event, attendance applies toward only one meeting credit.
    
  • Safety training conducted at the employers’ workplace, online or required Drug-Free Workplace training does not qualify for the safety council rebate program eligibility.
  • It is the employer’s responsibility to submit documentation to his or her safety council by June 3 annually, for attendance at non-safety council training or events to qualify.
  • Documentation must be an official certificate of attendance or transcript.
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