Safety Council Monthly Meeting 8/12/2025

This is our 2nd monthly meeting for FY26.  This meeting entitles rebate-eligible safety council members to one safety council attendance credit at a monthly meeting. 10 meetings are required for the year.

2025–2026 Safety Council Rebate Program Guidelines

To qualify for the BWC Safety Council Rebate, employers must:

✅ Attend at least 10 in-person safety council meetings
Between July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.

✅ Earn up to 4 additional credits through the following optional activities:

• Training Credits (Max 2 credits):
  Attend virtual or in-person training, such as:

  • BWC safety training courses (excluding online e-courses or webinars)

  • In-person safety training from external sources (e.g., industry associations, third-party administrators) that is pre-approved by BWC.

• Onsite Consultation (Max 2 credits):
  Schedule a Comprehensive Onsite Consultation with a BWC Field Safety Services Consultant.  This must include:

  • A full hazard assessment

  • A claims review
    (This visit is limited to once every 3 years)

Additional Program Notes:

• The maximum rebate amount is $5,000 per policy per year.

• Employers must:

  • Be current on all BWC payments

  • Have no more than 40 cumulative days of lapsed coverage in the past 12 months

  • Report actual payroll on time for the prior policy year

  • Pay any outstanding premiums following reconciliation

• Exclusions:

  • Self-insuring employers and state agencies are not eligible

  • Restrictions apply to professional employer organizations (PEOs) and their clients

• Attendance rules:

  • A representative may only earn credit for one BWC policy number per event

  • Monthly meetings only count toward credit if the employer is enrolled in that specific safety council