[OSC25 Preview] Influencing Without Direct Authority

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Episode 300: Merle Heckman, a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, joined us to talk about the importance of relationships when it comes to leadership & safety. He will be presenting on this topic at the 2025 Ohio Safety Congress in April at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Now available on your favorite podcast app!

For more info on OSC25, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/

To learn more about Merle, visit his LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merleheckman/

For more information about the PCSC, visit their website at:  https://portagecountysafetycouncil.com/

[OSC25 Preview] Why Transportation Safety Matters in the Workplace

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Episode 299: Tracy LeMaire, Mobility Safety Program Manager at the National Safety Council, joined us to talk about the importance of transportation safety at work. She will be presenting on this topic at the 2025 Ohio Safety Congress in April at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Now available on your favorite podcast app!

For more info on OSC25, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/

To learn more about Tracy, visit her LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-lemaire-2625b6a/

For more information about the PCSC, visit their website at:  https://portagecountysafetycouncil.com/

[OSC25 Preview] Buried Alive: A Trench Collapse Survivor’s Lessons

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Episode 298. Joe Tantarelli, owner of Trinity Safety Consulting, joined us to share about what he learned from surviving a tragic trench collapse. He will be presenting on this topic at the 2025 Ohio Safety Congress in April at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Now available on your favorite podcast app!

For more info on OSC25, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/

To learn more about Joe, visit his LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-tantarelli-232a812a/

For more information about the PCSC, visit their website at:  https://portagecountysafetycouncil.com/

TERO Training was a Success!

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“The Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview (TERO) is a three-hour introductory training focusing on a behavioral approach to violence prevention. The TERO raises awareness about the risk factors, triggers and stressors, and warning behaviors that could impact a person’s decision to commit an act of targeted violence. Further, it outlines the mitigating factors that could help prevent acts of targeted violence, while emphasizing the importance of community involvement in seeking help for individuals, and respecting their privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.”

39 safety council members successfully completed the 3-hour TERO training yesterday at the Portage County EMA!

Thank you to Homeland Security and the Ohio School Safety Center for facilitating the training and the Portage EMA for hosting the event at their facility!

Collaboration will always be the key to making Portage County a safer place to work!

[OSC25 Preview] Lithium-Ion Battery Emergencies

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Episode 297: Nick Zamiska, President & Senior Instructor at Bad Day Training & Consulting, joined us to chat about Lithium-ion battery emergencies. He will be presenting on this topic at the 2025 Ohio Safety Congress in April at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Now available on your favorite podcast app!

For more info on OSC25, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/

To learn more about Nick, visit his website at: https://baddaytraining.com/

For more information about the PCSC, visit their website at:  https://portagecountysafetycouncil.com/

[OSC25 Preview] Leading the Charge: It’s more than OSHA knowledge!

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Episode 296: Dianne Grote Adams, President of Safex, Inc., joined us to provide a preview of her 2025 Ohio Safety Congress presentation entitled, Leading the Charge: It’s more than OSHA knowledge!

Now available on your favorite podcast app!

For more info on OSC25, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/

To learn more about Dianne, visit her website at: https://www.safex.us/

For more information about the PCSC, visit their website at:  https://portagecountysafetycouncil.com/

[OSC25 Preview] Emotional Healthy Leader

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Episode 295: Gary Fowler, Executive Coach at Orange Diamond Safety, joined us to provide a preview of his 2025 Ohio Safety Congress presentation entitled, Emotional Healthy Leader.

Now available on your favorite podcast app!

For more info on OSC25, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/

To learn more about Gary, visit his website at: https://www.thegaryfowler.com/

For more information about the PCSC, visit their website at:  https://portagecountysafetycouncil.com/

Now Accepting Nominations for our 2025 Annual Safety Awards Program!!!

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Every year the Portage County Safety Council recognizes a few individuals, teams, programs, projects and/or organizations that go above & beyond to improve safety!

Our Safety Awards program will be held annually at our May luncheon. Nominees must be either employed by a Portage County Safety Council member organization or work in Portage County.

Awards will be considered in the following categories:

  1. SAFETY CHAMPION: An individual who goes above and beyond their typical work duties to improve and to promote workplace safety beyond their organization.
  2. SAFETY IMPROVEMENT: An individual, team, program, project, or organization that has made a significant improvement to their organization’s safety performance or has significantly contributed to the improved safety performance of others.
  3. SAFETY INNOVATION: An individual, team, program, project, or organization that has created new practical safety measures (tools, PPE, equipment, processes, procedures, etc.) that has improved or enhanced workplace safety.

NOMINATIONS: To nominate an individual, team, program, project, or organization for one of the safety awards mentioned above, please complete this online Safety Awards Nomination Form prior to Friday, March 21st, 2025.

DEADLINE: Friday, March 21, 2025.

CEREMONY DATE/LOCATION: May 8, 2025, 11:30am-1:00pm, at the Ravenna Elks.

Click here to view our 2024 Winners!

*All awards are subject to change based on nominations.

[OSC25 Preview] Self-Care Training

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Episode 294: Steven Click, Director at the Ohio Office of First Responder Wellness, joined us to provide a preview of his 2025 Ohio Safety Congress presentation.

Now available on your favorite podcast app!

For more info on OSC25, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/

To learn more about Steven and his program, visit its website at: https://publicsafety.ohio.gov/what-we-do/our-programs/office-of-first-responder-wellness

For more information about the PCSC, visit their website at:  https://portagecountysafetycouncil.com/