The following podcast episodes are listed here in chronological order.
To listen to any of the following safety podcasts simply click on the title of each episode below.
- Episode 1 – Podcast Kickoff! PCSC Manager Mike Thompson & BWC Representative Nicholas Coia cast vision and discuss the purpose of the new Portage County Safety Council Podcast. (5:16) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 2 – Safety Talk: Slips, Trips, & Falls. Nicholas Coia, Industrial Safety Consultant from the Ohio BWC presents on how to prevent slips, trips, & falls. (4:46) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 3 – How to Reduce the Risks of Slips, Trips, & Falls at Work. PCSC Manager Mike Thompson interviews BWC Industrial Safety Consultant Nicholas Coia on how to reduce the risks of slips, trips, & falls at work. (8:00) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 4 – Safety Talk: Workplace Handwashing. Justin Rechichar, Program Supervisor from the Portage County Health District gives us a crash course on the importance of proper handwashing at work. (4:43) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 5 – The Costs of Improper Handwashing at Work. In this interview, Justin Rechichar of the Portage County Health District shares that according to CDC statistics, employers lose an average of $1,685 in production per employee every year. Something he says that can be significantly reduced by proper handwashing. (14:21) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 6 – BONUS TALK: Safe Holiday Driving. Lynette Blasiman, Project Director of Portage County Safe Communities reminds us to drive safe during the holiday season. (3:34) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 7 – PERRP Update. Glenn McGinley, the Director of PERRP for the Ohio BWC, sat down with us after his presentation at Maplewood Career Center on December 21, 2017. (12:51) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 8 – Safety Talk: Winter Vehicle Prep. Vince Stropko, Approved Auto Repair Rep for AAA East Central NEO, provides tips on how to prep your vehicle for that frigid Northeast Ohio winter! (3:15) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 9 – How to Prepare Your Vehicle for the Winter. Vince Stropko and Lori Cook of AAA East Central NEO join us on this Safety Chat to discuss how to prepare your vehicle(s) for the winter. (11:02) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 10 – 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. (7:18) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 11 – How to Stay Safe Driving in the Winter. In this interview, Lori Cook, Traffic Safety Advisor for AAA East Central NEO joins us to discuss how to stay safe driving in winter weather. (11:39) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 12 – Rig it Right: Interview with Al Abel. After his excellent presentation at our monthly luncheon, Lifting Specialist Al Abel from Mazzella Lifting Technologies stayed over to give us a recap. (24:16) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- 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) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- 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) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 15 – Safety Blast: Flu Prevention in One Minute. Tips from the Portage County Combined Health District on how to prevent the flu in just over a minute. (1:42) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 16 – Social & Emotional Aspects of Workplace Safety. Is there more to safety than policy & education? Do social & emotional variables influence the level of compliance by employees? (17:08) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 17 – How Understanding the Stages of Change Can Improve Your Safety Program. Struggling to get your employees onboard with your safety policy? Understanding the 5 stages of change may help! (14:42) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 18 – Safety Talk: Staying Safe in Wet Driving Conditions. Lori Cook, Traffic Safety Advisor for AAA East Central NEO shares how to stay safe in wet driving conditions. (5:03) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 19 – Safety Blast: Drowsy Driving. Lori Cook, Traffic Safety Advisor for AAA East Central NEO gives us a few tips on how to avoid driving drowsy. (2:12) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 20 – Safety Blast: Drive Safe on St. Patrick’s Day. Lori Cook, Traffic Safety Advisor for AAA East Central NEO reminds us to drive safe on St. Patrick’s Day! (2:20) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 21 – Safety Talk: Trench Safety. Eric White, Safety Consultant for the Ohio BWC, gives us a crash course on trench safety! (3:18) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 22 – Community Spotlight: Portage Safe Communities. Lynette Blasimen, Project Director, gives us an overview of Portage Safe Communities! (3:03) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 23 – Trench Safety Interview. Nic Coia interviews Eric White, Safety Consultant for the Ohio BWC, for an in-depth conversation on trench safety! (11:54) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 24 – 2018 Portage County Workplace Health & Safety Expo Announcement. Nic & Mike talk about the upcoming 3rd biannual Portage County Workplace Health & Safety Expo on June 22, 2018, at Maplewood Career Center, in Ravenna, OH! (4:50) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 25 – Silica Standard Interview. Rick Maj, Industrial Hygienist from the Ohio BWC stayed over last week to give our listeners a quick snapshot of his presentation and a brief overview of OSHA’s new silica standard. (8:30) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 26 – May ‘Stand-Down to Prevent Falls’ Challenge. The BWC Canton/Cambridge safety staff is hosting a Safety Council Challenge in honor of OSHA’s “National Stand–down to Prevent Falls” campaign. Nic Coia, Ohio BWC & PCSC rep gives us an overview of the challenge. (2:48) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 27 – Safety Talk: The ABC’s of Fall Protection. Eric White, Construction Safety Consultant for the Ohio BWC, gives us an overview of The ABC’s of Fall Protection! (8:08) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 28 – Safety Talk: Fall Protection Harness Inspections. Eric White, Construction Safety Consultant for the Ohio BWC, gives some tips on how to properly inspect fall Protection harnesses! (3:58) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 29 – Fall Protection Interview. Nic Coia interviews Eric White, Construction Safety Consultant for the Ohio BWC, for an in-depth conversation on fall protection! (15:09) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 30 – 5 Reasons to Join an Ohio Safety Council. Ever consider enrolling your company in an Ohio Safety Council program? Here’s 5 reasons why you should! (2:12) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 31 – Interview with Brad Hurtig. Our May keynote speaker Brad Hurtig stayed over with us to share his inspirational comeback story after a devastating workplace injury that changed his life! He gives us some key principles to stay safe at work and to “find a way” through any adversity! (7:54) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 32 – Expo Breakout Sessions Preview. Mike & Nic discuss the 16 safety education courses that will be available during the breakout sessions at the 2018 Portage County Workplace Health & Safety Expo on June 22, 2018, 8am-3pm, at Maplewood Career Center in Ravenna, OH! (18:08) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 33 – Safety Blast: Hydroplaning. Lori Cook, Traffic Safety Advisor for AAA East Central NEO gives us a few tips on how to prevent hydroplaning! (2:05) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 34 -Interview with Tony DeAscentis, Founder of Ving! Tony DeAscentis, Founder & CEO of Ving! sat down with us to share how technology & “microbursts of safety training” that he calls vings can help improve your safety performance! (22:18) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 35 – Interview with Portage Safe Communities. Lynette Blasimen, Project Director, sits down with us to discuss safe driving and the Portage Safe Communities Coalition! (7:20) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 36 – Safety Feud Challenge by Swift First Aid. Swift First Aid is giving away a 32″ TV to the winner of the Safety Feud Challenge at the 2018 Portage County Workplace Health & Safety Expo on June 22, 2018. Shelly McCullough gives us a snapshot of what the challenge will look like! (1:31) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 37 – Heat Stress: Warning Signs & Prevention. Joe Barney, Compliance & Training Officer from The Great Lakes Construction Co. stayed over with us to recap his presentation on how to prevent heat related illnesses & injuries at work! (7:23) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 38 – 7 Reasons to Join the PCSC! Ever consider enrolling your company into the Portage County Safety Council? Here’s 7 reasons why you should! (2:37) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 39 – The Evolving Workforce with Steve Ludwig. Steve Ludwig, Safety Programs Manger for Rockwell Automation, sits down with us to discuss the evolving workforce and the most effective measures that will improve safety across generational lines! (12:32) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 40 – A Closer Look at Better You, Better Ohio! Mark Clendenin, the Ohio BWC’s Regional Business Development Manager for Northeastern Ohio, sits down with us to talk about the ins & outs of the new Better You, Better Ohio! program aimed at helping employers with 50 or less employees promote health & wellness at their workplaces. (14:07) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 41 – First Aid Kits. Shelly McCullough of Swift First Aid gives us some tips on what to stock in your facility’s first aid kit! (4:05) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 42 – OSHA Working-Walking Surfaces Update. Cari Gray, Safety Consultant Specialist for the Ohio BWC, stayed over after her presentation at our 2018 expo to discuss the top 3 changes to OSHA’s walking-working surfaces standards! (8:58) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 43 – Safety Blast: Heat Stress Warning Signs, Prevention, & Remedies. Joe Barney, Compliance & Training Officer from The Great Lakes Construction Co. shares his insight on heat stress warning signs, prevention, and remedies! (2:22) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 44 – Health Code Food Inspections. Justin Rechichar, Program Supervisor from the Portage County Health District walks us through a typical food inspection and shares what his team is looking for when they arrive at your company. (10:09) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 45 – Safety Training with Innovation Technology. Donald Elswick, EHSS Trainer & Specialist at ELSMART Associates and Assistant Professor at the University of Findlay, stayed over with us to recap his presentation on how to better engage employees during safety training by using innovation technology! (11:06) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 46 – The Dangers of High Blood Pressure. After completing free health screenings at a couple of our events, Mindy Gusz, Community Outreach Coordinator at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center, noticed that many of our members had high blood pressure. As a result, Mindy sat down with us to get the word out about the dangers of high blood pressure! (11:16). Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 47 – Safety Blast: 4 Ways to Fight Mosquito Bites. Theodore Russell, BSPH, Vector Control Seasonal Worker at the Portage County Health District, gives us 4 ways to “fight the bite!” (1:48) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 48 – 2018 Portage County Mosquito Update. Theodore Russell, BSPH, Vector Control Seasonal Worker at the Portage County Health District, updates us on local West Nile reports and all things mosquitoes! (10:17) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 49 – Mental Health First Aid. Ashley Baden, certified Mental Health First Aid Trainer at Coleman Professional Services, gives us a snapshot of the internationally recognized Mental Health First Aid training! (12:45) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
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