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Infographic: Leading Causes of Workplace Injuries
Here’s a great infographic on the leading causes of workplace injuries by Creative Safety Supply.
February 2018 Newsletter
Welcome to the 3rd edition of our new monthly newsletter!
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!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
Our podcasts are now on iTunes, Podbean, and Google Play! That means you have access to a great training resource right on your phone. Our shorter, straight to the point Safety Talks from local experts would be ideal for tool box talks, meeting ice breakers, or as a supplemental training tool.
SAFETY RESOURCES:
- Podcast Safety Talks: Flu Prevention in One Minute (1:42), 2018 Flu Update (7:19), Flu Prevention (7:50), and more! Visit our new podcast site on Podbean!
- February’s Safety Update from the Ohio BWC Library. Each edition provides up-to-date news & safety information.
- BWC Updates: These are the power points presented by BWC Representative Nic Coia at our monthly meetings, including the most recent one from 2/8/18.
PCSC NEWS:
- 2018 EXPO!!! The 3rd biannual Portage County Workplace Health & Safety Expo will be on Friday, June 22, 2018, 8am-3pm, at Maplewood Career Center! More info coming soon. Vendor tables start at $50 and sponsorships start at $200.
- Second Half Semi-Annual Reports were due on January 15, 2018. If your company has not yet successfully completed them, please do so immediately to remain rebate eligible! Follow the link to complete online or to download forms.
- External Training Credit Opportunities: We post them on our blog as outside organizations send them to us. A maximum of 2 external training credits are allowed per program year to help members earn the 10 minimum attendance credits required by the rebate,
- Next Monthly Meeting: Thursday, March 1, 2018. Follow the link to RSVP. Please Note: this date is not our regular 2nd Thursday meeting date. Its 1 week earlier due to the Ohio Safety Congress event in Columbus.
- March 27-28, 2018 – Fall Protection Competent Person Training. SOLD OUT!
2018 Flu Update
Due to the recent news regarding the flu across the country, we teamed up with the Portage County Combined Health District to provide you with a local update and some training tools that you can use and share with your staff to help prevent the flu at your facility.
Here is a press release from the Portage County Combined Health District regarding the flu. Click here to view the press release.
Related Podcasts that could be used as flu prevention training tools:
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- Episode 13 – Safety Talk: Flu Prevention. In this Safety Talk, Susan Forgacs, Public Health Nurse from the Portage County Combined Health District gives us some timely tips on flu prevention. (7:50) This episode would make a great meeting ice breaker or tool box talk!
- Episode 14 – 2018 Flu Update Interview. In this interview, Susan Forgacs, Public Health Nurse from the Portage County Combined Health District answers questions regarding local flu stats and vaccination information. (7:19)
Thanks and remember to stay safe!
Sincerely,
February 2018 Safety Update
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2018 Expo Announced!
The 3rd Biannual Portage County Workplace Health & Safety Expo is coming to Maplewood Career Center on Friday, June 22, 2018!
More info coming soon!
Feb 8, 2018 – Improving Safety By Understanding People
Greetings Safety Council Members!
Our next meeting is Thursday, February 8, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm, at the Ravenna Elks Club which is located at 776 N Freedom St in Ravenna.
Improving Safety By Understanding People: 7 Things That Will Make or Break Your Safety Culture, presented by Mike Thompson, Manager, Portage County Safety Council.
This training will cover:
- 4 often overlooked factors that shape your corporate & safety culture.
- Loss Aversion: What is it and how does it affect your company’s safety performance.
- Hidden social norms that cause big problems.
- How to use the Stages of Change to develop your safety program.
This training is ideal for CEO’s, supervisors, safety managers, and human resource staff!
Please RSVP no later than 12pm on Monday, February 5, 2018.
Please make your check payable to: “Portage County Safety Council.” If you would like to pay by credit card prior to the event, please email us for an invoice. Cost for lunch is still just $15/person for members and $20 for non-members.
Free St. Valentine’s Day Giveaway!!!
In honor of St. Valentine’s Day, up to 70 attendees will receive a free handcrafted soy wax candle made locally in Portage County courtesy of EndlessJoyCo.com!
Feb 15, 2018 – OSHA Update
This event is hosted by the Northern Ohio Chapter of the ASSE and qualifies for 1 safety council external training credit.
Click here for the flyer/registration form.
*Please note: this is not a PCSC event.
January 2018 Newsletter
Welcome to the 2nd edition of our new monthly newsletter!
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!
SAFETY RESOURCES:
- Podcast Safety Talks: Rig it Right: Interview with Al Abel (24:16), Winter Driving Safety (7:18) & Winter Vehicle Prep (3:15) with AAA, and more!
- January’s Safety Update from the Ohio BWC Library.
- BWC Updates: These are the power points presented by BWC Representative Nic Coia at our monthly meetings, including the most recent one from 1/11/18.
- Facial Hair & Respirators: January Safety & Hygiene Corner. Provided by BWC staff.
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Active Shooter Planning: 9 Things You Must Include in Your Emergency Action Plan. A blog by Tim Dimoff of SACS Consulting.
PCSC NEWS:
- Second Half Semi-Annual Reports were due on January 15, 2018. If your company has not yet successfully completed them, please do so immediately to remain rebate eligible! Follow the link to complete online or to download forms.
- External Training Credit Opportunities: We post them on our blog as outside organizations send them to us. A maximum of 2 external training credits are allowed per program year to help members earn the 10 minimum attendance credits required by the rebate,
- Next Monthly Meeting: Thursday, February 8, 2018. Follow the link to RSVP.
- ***March Meeting will be on March 1st***
- March 27-28, 2018 – Fall Protection Competent Person Training. Prepaid registration through the PCSC is closed but seats may still be available through the ASSE.
January 2018 Safety Update
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