The Safety Council of Northwest Ohio (SCNWO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides resources to the public of northwest Ohio for safety, health and environmental issues. SCNWO started in 1960 with the goal of becoming a resource for safety education. The Board of Directors for the Safety Council consists of volunteer members for the community of northwest Ohio including people from the public, judicial, law enforcement, fire and rescue, medical, academia and private sectors. The Safety Council of Northwest Ohio is also a chartered member of the American Association of Safety councils.