Programs
SafetyCouncil
Workplace safety education for every business in Medina County, and a path to meaningful BWC rebates for companies that participate.
A partnership between the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation and the Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce
What Is the Safety Council?
The Medina County Safety Council provides education in all areas of workplace safety, from OSHA compliance and injury prevention to ergonomics and emergency preparedness. It's open to all businesses in Medina County, regardless of size or industry.
Participation in the Safety Council also qualifies businesses for the Ohio BWC Group Rebate Program, which can return a meaningful percentage of workers' compensation premiums to compliant employers.
Monthly Meetings
Location
Williams on the Lake
787 Lafayette Road, Medina
Schedule
Third Tuesday of each month
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Per-Meeting Cost
$24 per person
Advance registration required, walk-in registrations are not available. Cancellations must be received by 2:00 PM the Friday prior to avoid being billed.
Safety Council Resources
Upcoming Meetings
Every scheduled monthly meeting with its topic and a registration link.
See the meeting list →
Attendance Sheet
Check your company's credits. Current sheet: FY26 attendance, as of June 24, 2026.
Open the PDF ↗
BWC External Training Guide
Ohio BWC's FY27 guide to which outside trainings earn credit, and how to document them.
Open the BWC guide (PDF) ↗
Participation Options, FY27
$0
Chamber Members
Greater Medina Chamber members participate at no cost. Enrollment is still required.
$100
Non-Members
Annual membership fee for employers not currently in the chamber.
All companies, new and returning, must register to participate in the FY27 BWC Rebate Program.
BWC Rebate Requirements
To qualify for the BWC Group Rebate, member companies must meet the participation requirements for the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). Meeting all requirements positions your company for a meaningful rebate on Ohio workers' compensation premiums. Full details are on BWC's rebate page ↗.
- Enroll by the annual deadline for the program year (enrollment for the current year has closed; email safety@medinaohchamber.com about late enrollment or the next window)
- Earn at least 10 Safety Council credits during the fiscal year
- At least 6 of the 10 must come from local Safety Council meetings, seminars, or special events
- Meeting attendance earns one credit per month
- Approved external safety training earns up to 2 credits per year
- A BWC on-site safety consultation earns 2 credits (once every three fiscal years)
- Advance registration required for each meeting, no walk-in registration on event day
Ready to enroll?
Contact the chamber to get started with Safety Council enrollment for FY27. Chamber members enroll at no cost, non-members can join the chamber and get the Safety Council included.
Chamber members enroll free.
If you're not already a Greater Medina Chamber member, joining at Business Essentials ($345/year) gets you Safety Council membership, plus access to networking events, the member directory, advocacy, and much more.