TRI-STATE AREA SAFETY COUNCIL

Welcome to the Tri-State Area

Safety Council

The Tri-State Area Safety Council is proud to be one of Ohio’s 80+ safety councils sponsored by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Division of Safety & Hygiene (BWC). All Safety Councils share the goal of providing valuable training and education on safety, health, and wellness-related topics. Sponsored by Allied Construction Industries, the Tri-State Safety Council provides an opportunity for members to meet, network, and share safety best practices related to commercial construction.

In the fiscal year 2024, Tri-State Area safety council members saved a total of $71,603 in rebates.

Click Here to become a member of the Tri-State Area Safety Council.

Tri-State Area Safety Council Annual Membership Fees:

$120 – Annual Fee for ACI Members not seeking a BWC rebate

$210 – Annual Fee for ACI non-members not seeking a BWC rebate

$150 – Annual Fee for ACI Members seeking a BWC rebate

$260 – Annual Fee for ACI non-members seeking a BWC rebate

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TRI-STATE AREA SAFETY COUNCIL WILL MEET ON THE THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, FROM JULY 2025 TO JUNE 2026, 8 AM – 9 AM IN THE GROUND FLOOR TRAINING CENTER AT ALLIED CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES:
3 Kovach Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45215

Guests are always welcome.
Meeting Dates:

• July 15, 2025: People Working Cooperatively, “Working Lead Safe – How and Why”
• August 19, 2025: RETAIN Ohio, “Supporting Workforce Well-being: Mental Health, Safety, and Return-to-Work Strategies”
• September 16, 2025: Bereavement Training by Companions on a Journey, “Carrying the Heavy Load of Grief”
• October 21, 2025: Recruiting and Hiring by Bold Career Consulting, “Hard Hats, Soft Skills, and Hiring Smarts”
• November 18, 2025: Rig Safety, “Fall Protection Principles”
• December 16, 2025: HTH Safety Solutions, “Strong by Design: Ergonomics for Endurance and Efficiency”
• January 20, 2026: 4D Leadership Engagement Model with Matt Summers, Safety Consultant.
• January 28, 2026: (Virtual) Level UP Consultants, “Prioritizing Workplace Safety Through Effective Stress Management”
  • VIRTUAL MEETING LINK
• February 10, 2026: ACI Safety Day & Conference
• February 24, 2026: (Virtual) Mercy Occupational Medicine, “Return to Work: Helping to Bridge the Gap”
• March 17, 2026: Trenching and Shoring Safety
• March 25, 2026: (Virtual) David A. Ward Sr. with SPEAKS, “Multigenerational Workforce Safety Strategies”
• April 21, 2026: Clark Schaefer Strategic HR, “Active Shooter Preparedness: Strategies for Survival and Safety”
• May 6 & 7, 2026: ACI Construction Career Days
• May 19, 2026: Donna Mingerink, OSHA 10 & 30-Hour Construction Trainer & Safety Consultant, “Unraveling the Mysteries Behind OSHA Compliance”
• June 16, 2026: TBA

Participation is simple!

• Join the Tri-State Area Safety Council.
• Attend 10 in-person safety council meetings between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026
• Members may earn up to 4 additional credits by:
  • Attending virtual or in-person training, including BWC safety training courses (BWC online e-courses and webinars do not qualify); Or attending in-person safety training provided by external sources (e.g., industry associations, third-party administrators, etc.) that is approved by BWC. (2 credits maximum)
  • Completing a Comprehensive Onsite Consultation visit by a BWC Field Safety Service Consultant. This consultation must include a full hazard assessment and a claims review (Up to two credits maximum; limited to once every three years)* The rebate offer excludes self-insuring employers and state agencies. Limitations apply to professional/alternate employer organizations and their clients.To receive the rebate, not to exceed $5,000 annually, employers’ policies must be current with respect to all payments due BWC. Employers may not have cumulative lapses in workers’ compensation coverage in excess of 40 days within the prior 12 months. Additionally, employers must have timely reported actual payroll for the preceding policy year and pay any premium due upon reconciliation of estimated premium and actual premium.

    Additional safety council rebate eligibility guidelines:

    • A person can represent only one policy number with attendance at safety council meeting(s) or external training event(s).

    • Safety council monthly meetings do not qualify for meeting credit for any employer not enrolled in the safety council.

Membership Benefits:

• Learn about improving worker safety and reducing the number and severity of compensation claims.
• Stay informed and up to date with the programs and services of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.
• Meet and network with other safety professionals.
• Identify resources to assist in your accident prevention efforts.
• Each month hear directly from a safety subject matter expert on various safety topics.
• Earn a 3% safety council rebate on your workers’ compensation premium.*

Access risk management information and strategies to reduce your workers’ compensation costs.

* The rebate offer excludes self-insuring employers and state agencies.