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Jan 2, 2026

Registration now open for Ohio Safety Congress & Expo, March 11–13 in Columbus


Registration now open for the nation's premier free safety event!

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation's Ohio Safety Congress & Expo® - March 11-13, Greater Columbus Convention Center

COLUMBUS — Ready to lead the future of workplace safety? Join thousands of safety and health professionals at the Ohio Safety Congress & Expo® (OSC26®), the largest free safety and health conference in the country, hosted by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC).

Why attend?

  • Unmatched learning: Choose from 150+ sessions across seven educational tracks, delivering 200+ hours of expert content.
  • Earn continuing education credits: Available exclusively for in-person attendees.
  • Live & virtual access: Select sessions will be livestreamed for added flexibility.
  • Explore innovation: Connect with 300+ exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge products and services in the Expo Marketplace.
  • Network with leaders: Join 8,500+ participants committed to advancing workplace safety.

“The Ohio Safety Congress® is about future-proofing safety,” said BWC Administrator/CEO Stephanie McCloud. “It’s about protecting every worker, at every age, in every role. We challenge every attendee to think bigger, lead boldly, and walk away with solutions that make an impact.”

Registration is FREE! Secure your spot today at www.OhioSafetyCongress.com.

Employers can also request complimentary safety consultations through their BWC policy at bwc.ohio.gov.

Established in 1912, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is the exclusive provider of workers’ compensation insurance in Ohio, serving 258,000 public and private employers. With over 1,600 employees and assets of approximately $23 billion, BWC is one of the largest state-run insurance systems in the United States. For more, visit bwc.ohio.gov.


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