To listen to any of the following occupational health related podcasts, simply click on the title of each episode below.
- Episode 167 – [Safety Crash Course] HazCom & GHS Basics (Live). This is a live recording of the 2nd of 3 Safety Crash Course – Part 2 presentations at our monthly workplace safety luncheon on March 5, 2020. The topic was HazCom & GHS Basics and it was presented by Matt Mohler, Facilities Director, Delta Systems, Inc. Click here to view the power point. (18:45) Listen/Download Google Drive.
- Episode 158 – [Safety Crash Course] Bloodborne Pathogens (Live). This is a live recording of the 1st of 3 Safety Crash Course – Part 2 presentations at our monthly workplace safety luncheon on March 5, 2020. The topic was Bloodborne Pathogens Basics and it was presented by Brenda Allen, Certified Trainer, Swift First Aid. (14:56) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 88 – Silica Standard Overview. We caught up with Dianne Grote Adams & the Safex superhero team at the 2019 Ohio Safety Congress in Columbus, OH! She sat down with Nic to share steps companies can take to ensure full compliance with OSHA’s silica standard update that went into effect last year. (8:35) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 81 – Crisis Communications: Interview with Thom Fladung. Thom Fladung, Managing Partner at Hennes Communications, stayed over with us to recap his presentation on Crisis Communications at our monthly safety luncheon! (12:03) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 80 – LEPC Chemical Reporting. The Portage County EMA Director, Ryan Shackelford, stayed over with us after his presentation at our monthly safety luncheon to share about the LEPC and required chemical reporting! (5:51) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 76 – Safety Blast: What is Trench Foot? What is trench foot? What are the symptoms? What can be done if someone gets it? This episode is a great snapshot from OSHA’s Cold Stress Guide! (1:50)
- Episode 75 – Safety Blast: What is Hypothermia? What is hypothermia? What are the symptoms? What can be done if someone gets it? This episode is a great snapshot from OSHA’s Cold Stress Guide! (3:15)
- Episode 74 – Safety Blast: What is Frostbite? What is frostbite? What are the symptoms? What can be done if someone gets it? This episode is a great snapshot on frostbite from OSHA’s Cold Stress Guide! (2:03)
- Episode 73 – Safety Blast: Dressing Properly in Cold Weather. Here are some tips from OSHA’s Cold Stress Guide on how to dress properly in extreme cold weather! (1:59)
- Episode 70 – Health Tip: How to Reduce High Blood Pressure. Mindy Gusz, Community Outreach Coordinator at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center, gives us a 90-second crash course on high blood pressure and how to reduce it! (2:30)
- Episode 63 – Emergency Preparedness Plans. Marianne Kitakis, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the Portage County Combined Health District, stayed over after her expo presentation to recap 4 steps to developing an emergency preparedness plan. Click here to view her power point. (5:24) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 58 – SARA, LEPC & Company Compliance (Live). This episode is a live recording of our monthly workplace safety luncheon on Nov. 8, 2018. The topic was SARA, LEPC & Company Compliance and it was presented by the Portage County EMA Director, Ryan Shackelford. (34:37) Listen/Download via Google Drive.
- Episode 54 – Until Help Arrives (Live). This is a live recording of our Until Help Arrives training on Sept. 20, 2018, with Susan Forgacs, Public Health Nurse Portage County Health District! (1:34:42) 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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