OSHA Posters: February 2023 Safety & Hygiene Corner

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Q: Can I shrink the size of my OSHA poster?


A: No, you cannot reduce the size of the OSHA poster. OSHA states, in 1903.2, that
reproductions or facsimiles of Federal posters are to be at least 8½ inches by 14 inches,
and the printing size is at least 10 pt. The caption or heading on the poster shall be in
large type, generally not less than 36 pt. This poster must be posted in each
establishment, in a conspicuous place where notices to employees are customarily
posted. This poster is not to be altered, defaced, or covered by other material.

In the event, your authority having jurisdiction is Public Employment Risk Reduction
Program, PERRP, the same size requirement applies to the State PERRP Poster.

Both posters are available for free by download. See
www.bwc.ohio.gov/downloads/blankpdf/PERRPPoster.pdf  or
www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/osha3165.pdf

[OSC23 Preview] Positive Psychology: The Science of Being Happy

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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-y79h2-139ea83

Episode 277: Ruth Bowdish, Managing Director at On Demand Occupational Medicine, says that “employees are becoming more prone to experiencing symptoms related to disengagement, fatigue, burnout, and an overall mental distress” which costs us when it comes to safety. She joined us on Zoom to share her insight and give us a preview of her 2023 Ohio Safety Congress presentation titled, Positive Psychology: The Science of Being Happy.

For more info on OSC23, visit www.ohiosafetycongress.com. 

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

[OSC23 Preview] Thrive in the Age of Disruption – Cultivate Peak Performance

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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-uq32c-13988e0

Episode 276: Author & speaker, Mike Evans, says that “change is constant as business, technology, and society itself continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace.” He joined us on Zoom to talk about how we can shape our safety culture and give us a preview of his 2023 Ohio Safety Congress presentation titled, Thrive in the Age of Disruption – Cultivate Peak Performance.

For more info on OSC23, visit www.ohiosafetycongress.com. 

For more information about Mike, visit his website at realmikeevans.com.

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

[OSC23 Preview] The Buried Truth Uncovered

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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-pp8xb-1389162

Episode 275: Eric Giguere was working on a sewer line project when the 6ft trench collapsed on top of him, nearly costing him his life and so much more!  He joined us on Zoom to share his story and give us a preview of his 2023 Ohio Safety Congress presentation titled, The Buried Truth Uncovered.

For more info on OSC23, visit www.ohiosafetycongress.com. 

For information about about Eric, visit his website at www.safetyawarenesssolutions.com.

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

[OSC23 Preview] Safety in a Production Driven World

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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ff5sa-1385152

Episode 274: Having years of experience on both sides, Renee Onesti, Director of Operations at Kent Elastomer Products, understands how to bridge the gap between safety & production! She joined us on Zoom to share her insight and give us a preview of her 2023 Ohio Safety Congress presentation titled, Safety in a Production Driven World.

For more info on OSC23, visit www.ohiosafetycongress.com. 

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

[OSC23 Preview] Stress and Healing the Human Brain

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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-q5jjj-137f819

Episode 273: A speaker, lawyer & HR consultant by trade, Scott Warrick overcame PTSD and OCD by learning how to heal his brain through neuroscience. He joined us on Zoom to share his story and give us a preview of his 2023 Ohio Safety Congress presentation titled, Stress and Healing the Human Brain.

For more info on OSC23, visit www.ohiosafetycongress.com. 

For information about about Scott, visit his website at www.scottwarrick.com.

Check out his book, Healing the Human Brain, on Amazon.

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

Disclaimer: this episode is for informational purposes only, please consult with the appropriate health professionals before implementing any suggested strategy. Listener discretion is advised.

[OSC23 Preview] Believe in Safety

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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-6ycpe-137570f

Episode 272: Brandon Schroeder survived a nearly fatal ARC flash accident that changed his life forever.  He joined us on Zoom to share his story and give us a preview of his 2023 Ohio Safety Congress presentation titled, Believe in Safety.

For more info on OSC23, visit www.ohiosafetycongress.com. 

For information about about Brandon, visit his website at www.believeinsafety.com.

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

January 2023 Newsletter

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Welcome to our monthly newsletter for January 2023!

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. OSHA Recordkeeping Tips: We caught up with Cari Gary, Safety Consultant Specialist at the Ohio BWC, for a post-presentation interview after this month’s workplace safety luncheon. Cari did a great job as always, presenting on OSHA Recordkeeping.[Audio] (5:24)
  2. [Safety Talk] Winter Driving Safety: Lori Cook, Traffic Safety Advisor for AAA East Central NEO shares how to stay safe on the road in the winter. [Audio] (7:17)
  3. 90% of Safety Rules are Written for 10% of the People: Article by Incident Prevention.
  4. Struck-By Hazards Toolbox Talk: A short video by Ally Safety. (6:40)
  5. Overcoming Challenges to Safeguarding Legacy Machinery: Article by Safeopedia.
  6. Frostbite: Do’s and don’ts: Article by Safety + Health Magazine.
  7. Space Heaters: January 2023 Safety & Hygiene Corner.
  8. Ohio BWC Virtual Training: January-June 2023.
  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. February 9, 2023 – Safety – What really matters? Presented by Steve Forystek, Corporate Safety Manager, CJK Group (Sheridan Ohio),11:30am-1:00pm, at The Ravenna Elks, located at 776 N. Freedom St in Ravenna, OH. Lunch is $20 for members, $25 for non-members.
  2. Ohio Safety Congress Podcast Previews Coming Soon! We’re partnering with the Ohio BWC to once again create podcast preview for top OSC23 speakers! These interviews will be published starting next week. You’ll be able to listen on your favorite podcast app. Stay tuned!
  3. SHRM PDCs: We’re excited to announce that we are partnering with the Portage County Human Resources Association (PCHRA) so that our members can earn Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM by attending our monthly meetings! If you have these credentials and would like to have certificates of completions for PDCs emailed to you after our monthly meetings, please complete this quick online registration form as soon as possible.

OSHA Recordkeeping Tips

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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-2d4gm-13628af

Episode 271: We caught up with Cari Gary, Safety Consultant Specialist at the Ohio BWC, for a post-presentation interview after this month’s workplace safety luncheon. Cari did a great job as always, presenting on OSHA Recordkeeping.

Click here to view a printable copy of her slides.

Click here to view the handout form the luncheon.

Click here to view a Zoom recording of a training she completed with another safety council.

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

Space Heaters: January 2023 Safety & Hygiene Corner

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Q: Can our employees use space heaters at work?

A: It depends! Space heaters, AKA portable electric heaters, although not ideal, are often found in the work environments.  Some employers prohibit them, but if you decide to allow, there are a few things to keep in mind:

  1. Your local fire department may prohibit them, so check with your local Fire Marshall first
  2. They must be  approved by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory  like UL or FM.

OSHA’s Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Program – Current List of NRTLs | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

  • They must be listed and labeled for commercial or industrial use (not listed for household use)
  • They should be located so that they cannot be easily overturned
  • If they tip over, they should automatically shut off
  • Because of the amount of electric current drawn by space heaters, they MUST be used only where they can be plugged directly into outlets – NO EXTENSION CORDS OR POWERSTRIPS
  • Must be 3 feet or more away from all combustibles
  • The room must be occupied, turn them off when they leave
  • They should be inspected frequently.  Check the outlet, check the plug and the heater itself.

That’s a lot of requirements, but if you allow them all must occur.  The NFPA has a lot of resources and fact sheets Safety with heating equipment | NFPA and don’t be afraid to call your local fire department or your State Fire Marshal.

It’s a good idea to share this information with your employees because it pertains to home usage as well.  Check out the https://dfs.dps.mo.gov/safetytips/space-heater-safety.php

Stay Warm and Safe!

*Brought to you by the Ohio BWC safety consultants.