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May 2022 Newsletter

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Welcome to our monthly newsletter for May 2022!

Our goal for the newsletter is to connect our members to relevant safety resources, all linked together in one convenient location every month. We hope you find this resource useful and valuable!

Please share with your colleagues!

SAFETY RESOURCES:

  1. The Real Reason Employees Hate Safety Programs: Article by Safeopedia.
  2. Heat Stress Toolbox Talk: A short video by Ally Safety. (7:25)
  3. Stay Cool! Article by Ohio BWC.
  4. Leading vs. Lagging Indicators: [Audio] Justin Deflumeri, MS, GSP, Owner of Optimal Safety Inspections, joined us to chat about leading vs.lagging indicators. Justin also shares fun stories on how he often makes safety fun and more engaging. (23:38)
  5. ANSI/ISEA standard on workplace first aid kits gets update: Article by Safety + Health Magazine.
  6. OSHA Heat Stress Standard: May 2022 Safety & Hygiene Corner.
  7. Don’t saw off safety: Safety Tips by Safety + Health Magazine.
  8. Ohio BWC Distance Learning: March-June 2022.
  9. PCSC Podcasts: Our podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Stitcher, & TuneIn/Alexa! Access local & relevant workplace safety information right through your phone! Subscribe today!

PCSC NEWS:

  1. The Rebate is Back!!! Renew or enroll by July 31st to qualify for the rebate. Click here to learn how to join now or here for rebate qualifications.
  2. In-Person Meetings/Luncheons Restart July 14th! Starting July 14, 2022, the Portage County Safety Council will meet in-person every second Thursday, 11:30am-1:00pm, at The Ravenna Elks, located at 776 E. Freedom St in Ravenna, OH. Lunch will be $20 for members, $25 for non-members.
  3. FY23 In-Person Sponsorships are Now Available! Sponsorship of a Portage County Safety Council meeting is a cost-effective way to get your business noticed! Follow the link for more info.
  4. Next Virtual Meeting – May 26, 2022: Machine Guarding: Back to the Basics, presented by Brian Basbagill, CSP, Senior Consultant, Safex. Sponsored by Metis Construction.

Mental Health Awareness Resources:

  1. Free Campaign Poster: Feel free to download, print and display at your workplace! The poster is 11×17 and in PDF.
  2. Mental Health Resource Guide: Provided by the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County, this is a comprehensive guide to local mental health resources.
  3. Community Resource Guide: Provided by Portage County Jobs & Family Services, this is a comprehensive guide to local community resources that includes other services such as food, housing, clothing, basic needs and emergency type services, etc.
  4. Local Mental Health Fact Sheets: A list of community resources & facts sheets provided by the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County.
  5. Let’s Talk About PTSD. Kelly Younkins, a Clinical Consultant and a Clinical Supervisor for Family & Community Services, Inc., joined us to talk about PTSD for Mental Health Awareness Month. (37:20)
  6. Let’s Talk About Suicide. Katie Cretella, Director of Clinical Services, Trumbull County Mental Health & Recovery Board, joined us to talk about suicide for Mental Health Awareness Month. (23:30)

2022-23 In-Person Sponsorships are Now Available!!!

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Sponsorship of a Portage County Safety Council meeting is a cost-effective way to get your business noticed! Previously at our in-person luncheons (before COVID-19), approximately 100-120+ safety managers, HR- related professionals and CEO’s attended Portage County Safety Council meetings.

As a sponsor, you will receive:

  1. LIVE PRESENTATION: Opportunity to conduct a brief presentation about your company from the podium (up to 5 minutes). Use of power points & videos permitted.
  2. SHOWCASE TABLE: Display your products or services at a table in the front of the hall during our live luncheon (includes one table)
  3. CATERED LUNCH: Includes lunch for up to two company representatives.
  4. YOUR LOGO: Included on the meeting notice which is emailed out twice to our email list (over 300 email addresses).
  5. LINKS TO YOUR WEBSITE: (1) Included on the meeting notice which is emailed out to our email list twice (over 300 email addresses). (2) Included on the Monthly Meeting schedule page on our website.

The Cost is only $150!!!

Receive 20% off when you purchase 2 or more monthly luncheon sponsorships! 

If your company is interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact us before they’re gone!.

Click here for more info and see available dates.

FY23 Rebate Program Changes

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On May 2, 2022, the Ohio BWC officially announced that the FY23 Rebate Program has returned and will be in person! With that being said, they’ve cut back and simplified the requirements so I think you’ll be happy about that! For more information, please see the highlights listed below or see the attached flyer for more details.

FY23 Updates/Changes:

  • CEO Credits will no longer be required.
  • Semi-annual reports will no longer be required.
  • External Training Credits will now include BWC Virtual Training (not online classes or webinars).
  • All employers will now qualify for the 2% Participation Rebate except for self-insured companies & state agencies.
  • Performance Bonus has been eliminated.
  • We will start meeting in person again at the Ravenna Elks, 11:30am-1:00pm, on every 2nd Thursday of the month, starting July 14, 2022. 

More information will be coming soon!

Thank you all for staying with us throughout the pandemic and our virtual programming! With your support we were able to continue to expand our programming and provide you with quality safety education and resources even though we went all through that tough time together. We look forward to doing the same for FY23!

OSHA Heat Stress Standard: May 2022 Safety & Hygiene Corner

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Q: Does OSHA currently have a heat stress standard?

A: Not at this time, but they will use the General Duty Clause to issue citations.

On October 27, 2021, OSHA published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings in the Federal Register. With this publication, OSHA is beginning the rulemaking process to consider a heat-specific workplace standard. A standard specific to heat-related injury and illness prevention would more clearly set forth employer obligations and the measures necessary to more effectively protect employees from hazardous heat. The ultimate goal is to prevent and reduce the number of occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities caused by exposure to hazardous heat.

The publication of the ANPRM initiated a public comment period allowing OSHA to gather information, diverse perspectives and technical expertise on issues that might be considered in developing a heat standard. These issues include the scope of a standard, heat stress thresholds for workers across various industries, heat acclimatization planning, and heat exposure monitoring, as well as the nature, types, and effectiveness of controls that may be required as part of a standard.

The publication of this ANPRM has no impact on OSHA’s current enforcement policies.

*Brought to you by the Ohio BWC safety consultants.

Let’s Talk About PTSD

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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-du69q-120d579

Episode 249: Kelly Younkins, a Clinical Consultant and a Clinical Supervisor for Family & Community Services, Inc., joined us to talk about PTSD for Mental Health Awareness Month. 

Free Mental Health Awareness Campaign resources are now available! Click here to download the free campaign poster (11×17).

For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Please note: this interview was recorded on March 10, 2022.