Mid-Ohio Valley Safety Council
The Mid-Ohio Valley Safety Council is a program of the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce, co-sponsored by The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation Division of Safety & Hygiene.
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If you are a safety council member, you will should be receiving information monthly via email. If you would like more information or are not receiving the monthly meeting invitation, please email info@mariettachamber.com.
Our meetings are typically held on the third Wednesday of each month.
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UPCOMING TOPICS:
Aug. 19- Active Shooter
Sept. 16- Safety Panel
Oct. 21- Fire Extinguisher Safety
Nov. 18- Fleet Safety
Dec. 16- Cold Stress
Jan. 20- OSHA Record Keeping
Feb. 17- Heart Health (Energy Drinks)
March 24- Noise Happens, Hearing Loss Doesn't Have To
April 21- Hazcom Updates
May 19- Fall Hazards, A personal story
June 16- Celebration- Recreation & Wildlife Safety
Click here to submit a topic suggestion!
Purpose:
It takes concern and dedication to instill an awareness of worker safety. The MOV Safety Council strives to provide increased safety awareness through the combined efforts of companies and the community at large.
Safety Council Goals:
- To provide a forum for businesses and industries interested in occupational safety and health.
- To examine and resolve potential and existing safety and health problems.
- To Inform participants of new safety and health techniques, products and services and to provide a thorough knowledge of these services.
- To encourage safety programs through a Safety Campaign.
Membership to Safety Council is open to representatives of business and industry in the Mid-Ohio Valley interested in developing increased safety awareness. The annual membership fee is $50 per company and your must join by July 31st to qualify for the rebate of that fiscal year.
Luncheons are held with presentations on a wide variety of safety subjects as requested by the membership. Safety Council meets monthly, usually on the third Wednesday of each month.
For more information about Safety Council please contact the Chamber office: 740-373-5176.
Employers click here for Ohio BWC Employer Forms you may need for your business.
Rebate Requirements and External Training Credit Information:
Scholarship Program:
The MOVSC also gives out scholarships annually to students pursuing careers in an HSE (Health, safety and environmental) career. For 2026, the applications are due on April 15th. Please click 2026 MOVSC Scholarship Application to access the application.
Board of Directors
President
David Miller
Eramet Marietta, Inc.
Immediate Past President
Steve Cunningham
Syensqo
Matthew Cooper, Kraton
Curt Copen, Washington County Career Center
Cory Kriechbaum, Magnum Magnetics
Linda O'Brien, O'Brien's Safety Services
Michele Tipton, Malta Dynamics
Steve Wetz, City of Marietta
Ryan Venham, Syensqo
Taylor Andersen, MS, ATC, CEAS, PES Ohio BWC Board Representative
Board Advisors
Cindy Bennett, Retired
Ken Strahler, Strahler Masonry