FY2026 WRSC Luncheon Programming:
2nd Wednesday of each month
July 9th, August 13th, September 10th, October 8th, November 12th, December 10th, 2025;
January 14th, February 11th, March 18th, April 8th, May 13th, June 10th, 2026
11:30-1:00 pm
Solon Community Center (35000 Portz Parkway, Solon, OH 44139)
Cost:
$30/luncheon (Per Attendee)
Catering provided by Members: Alesci's Place, HoneyBaked Ham, Panera Bread, Penn Station
2nd Wednesday of each month
July 9th, August 13th, September 10th, October 8th, November 12th, December 10th, 2025;
January 14th, February 11th, March 18th, April 8th, May 13th, June 10th, 2026
11:30-1:00 pm
Solon Community Center (35000 Portz Parkway, Solon, OH 44139)
Cost:
$30/luncheon (Per Attendee)
Catering provided by Members: Alesci's Place, HoneyBaked Ham, Panera Bread, Penn Station
Western Reserve Safety Council FY26 Schedule:
November 12th: BWC – Special Investigations Department Overview (Matthew Wallace and Steven T., Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation)
December 10th: Consumer Scams in Cuyahoga County (Drew Thomas, Cuyahoga County Dept. of Consumer Affairs)
January 14th: Ergonomics (Pam Paynther, Ergo Inspire)
February 11th: Leading Indicators Panel (with Nestle, Swagelok, GED Integrated Solutions)
March 18th: 5S/6S Sigma Programs (Dan Warman, Kent State University)
April 8th: Background Checks on Employees/Red Flags (Lana Iklodi, Key Background Search)
May 13th: Innovations in Safety (Scott Cole, Turner Construction Company)
June 10th: Behavior Based Safety (Swagelok Team)
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
November 12th: BWC – Special Investigations Department Overview (Matthew Wallace and Steven T., Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation)
December 10th: Consumer Scams in Cuyahoga County (Drew Thomas, Cuyahoga County Dept. of Consumer Affairs)
January 14th: Ergonomics (Pam Paynther, Ergo Inspire)
February 11th: Leading Indicators Panel (with Nestle, Swagelok, GED Integrated Solutions)
March 18th: 5S/6S Sigma Programs (Dan Warman, Kent State University)
April 8th: Background Checks on Employees/Red Flags (Lana Iklodi, Key Background Search)
May 13th: Innovations in Safety (Scott Cole, Turner Construction Company)
June 10th: Behavior Based Safety (Swagelok Team)
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Click here to view the current (10/13/25) fiscal year 2026 WRSC attendance record!
Please click here for information on how to 'make-up' any missed meetings and how to earn additional 'credits'!
Please click here for information on how to 'make-up' any missed meetings and how to earn additional 'credits'!
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Western Reserve Safety Council Steering Committee:
Barb Lessman (Sedgwick Managed Care Ohio), Kari Morse (Ohio Awning & Manufacturing Co), Bob Russell (Swagelok), Chris Shanafelt (Gardiner), Matt Toner (Nestle) and Shari Warman (GED Integrated Solutions)
Barb Lessman (Sedgwick Managed Care Ohio), Kari Morse (Ohio Awning & Manufacturing Co), Bob Russell (Swagelok), Chris Shanafelt (Gardiner), Matt Toner (Nestle) and Shari Warman (GED Integrated Solutions)
Stay up to date! Click here for Western Reserve Safety Council's LinkedIn Group.
Benefits of Enrolling in WRSC for FY2026 (July '25 - June '26)!
- Earn up to a 3% safety council rebate on your workers’ compensation premium. For more details on FY26's safety council rebates, click here.
- Learn techniques for increasing safety, health, and wellness in your workplace.
- Network and share best practices with other employers in your community.
- Identify resources to assist you in your accident prevention efforts.
- Access risk management information and strategies to reduce your workers’ compensation costs.
- Learn techniques for increasing safety, health, and wellness in your workplace.
- Network and share best practices with other employers in your community.
- Identify resources to assist you in your accident prevention efforts.
- Access risk management information and strategies to reduce your workers’ compensation costs.
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