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 250 – 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) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 251 – Leading vs. Lagging Indicators. 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. (23:00) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 252 – How to Prevent Compassion Fatigue & Employee Burnout. From compassion fatigue to burnout, Barbare Rubel, keynote speaker and Executive Director at the Griefwork Center, shares with us how employers can use her FABULOUS model to prevent these and more. (32:10) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 253 – How to Talk to Employees About Stress. Since the beginning of the pandemic, stress has been at an all time high. In this interview from November 2020, Luci Payne and Barb Furst of IMPACT Solutions EAP joined us to discuss how we can talk to employees about stress. (41:03) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 254 – Making Safety Personal. Safety compliance can often fall short because the messaging is too broad or the communications from management are not relevant or relatable to employees. In this excerpt from episode 253, Nicholas Coia, Industrial Safety Consultant from the Ohio BWC, talks about how employers can improve compliance by making safety personal. (4:45) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 255 – [Community Spotlight] Portage Development Board. Brad Ehrhart, President of the Portage Development Board, shares about the economic development work they’re doing and how they can help companies locate, stay & grow in Portage County! (2:56) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 256 – Driving Safety Forward with Kindness (Live). Bryan McWhorter, Lead Safety Advisor for Safeopedia, presented to our safety council on how valuing people can improve your safety performance. Bryan is also a noted speaker and the author of several books on various topics including Lean, workplace safety and more. (36:50) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 257 – 2022-23 Rebate Program Information. In this information session, we covered the details of the FY23 rebate qualifications, outlined the upcoming safety education programming and shared how to become a Portage County Safety Council member. (19:03) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 258 – [Safety Blast] Diminished Hearing Protection Standard. Nicholas Coia, Industrial Safety Consultant from the Ohio BWC, answers the question of the month regarding whether or not workers with diminished hearing still need to wear hearing protection. (1:53) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 259 – [Community Spotlight] Portage County Becomes StormReady. Brett Lee, Deputy Director of the Portage County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, joined us to talk about the county’s recent StormReady designation, tornadoes & more! (19:18) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 260 – Construction Life 365: Bringing Connection & Camaraderie Back to Construction. Jarrod Tomassi, President & Founder of Construction Life 365, joined us to talk about how he’s helping to restore meaning, connection & camaraderie back to the construction industry! (17:31) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 261 – NE Ohio Safety Expo Preview] Workers’ Compensation 101 – Basics from a MCO Perspective. Cheryl Altizer, Account Executive at Promedica Medical Management, joined us to talk about her 2022 NE Ohio Safety Expo presentation titled, Workers’ Compensation 101 – Basics from a MCO prospective. (11:13) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 262 – [NE Ohio Safety Expo Preview] Lockout Tagout. Brian Zachetti, Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist at the Ohio BWC, joined us to talk about his 2022 NE Ohio Safety Expo presentation on Lockout/Tagout. (13:31) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 263 – [NE Ohio Safety Expo Preview] Confined Space Identification and Hazards. Jennifer Wasilk, owner of Sandstone EHS Services, LLC  joined us to talk about her 2022 NE Ohio Safety Expo presentation titled, Confined Space Identification and Hazards. (9:56) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 264 – [NE Ohio Safety Expo Preview] How to Reduce Complacency & Inspire Safety Excellence. Cari Gray, Industrial Safety Consultant at the Ohio BWC, joined us to talk about her 2022 NE Ohio Safety Expo presentation titled, How to Reduce Complacency & Inspire Safety Excellence. (9:58) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 265 – [NE Ohio Safety Expo Preview] Are Transitional Work Programs Really Worth the Effort? Shanna Dunbar, President at Workplace Health Inc., joined us to talk about her 2022 NE Ohio Safety Expo presentation titled, Are Transitional Work Programs Really Worth the Effort? (10:03) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 266 – 2022 NE Ohio Safety Expo. David Costantino, co-founder of the annual NE Ohio Safety Expo, joined us to talk about the event which will take place on Thursday, October 2022, at the Eastwood Event Centre in Niles, OH. (9:04) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 267 – The Need for Leadership in Safety & Beyond! Kevin Mowers, President of Crestcom-Extended Management, Inc.,  joined us to talk about the need for leadership in safety and beyond! (34:12) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 268 – Creating Space for Employees to Share Insight. Laurin Mooney, Founder & Innovator of Speaking IN, joined us to talk about how to create space for employees to share their wealth of insight and why leaders should embrace it. (25:40) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 269 – [Community Spotlight] US Safety Gear Opens in Streetsboro. One of our sponsors, US Safety Gear, hosted a grand opening for their new retail store in Streetsboro, OH. We were honored to participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony with two other safety council members! Afterwards, we caught up with Niki Leeworthy, their Territory Sales Rep, to learn more about what they do. (3:19) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 270 – Risk Assessment or Hazard Assessment? We caught up with Mark Eitzman, Safety and Project Manager at Integrated Mill Systems, for a post-presentation interview after this month’s workplace safety luncheon. Mark did a great job as always, presenting on Staying Safe Around Automation. (8:46) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 271 – 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. (5:24) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 272 – [OSC23 Preview] Believe in Safety. 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. (14:34) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 273 – [OSC23 Preview] Stress and Healing the Human Brain. 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. (29:59) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 274 – [OSC23 Preview] Safety in a Production Driven World. 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. (15:03) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 275 – [OSC23 Preview] The Buried Truth Uncovered. 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. (15:28) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 276 – [OSC23 Preview] Thrive in the Age of Disruption – Cultivate Peak Performance. 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. (28:40) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
• Episode 277 – [OSC23 Preview] Positive Psychology: The Science of Being Happy. 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. (20:12) Listen/Download via Google Drive.

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