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Celebrating 2021!!!

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PCSC Members & Community Partners:


Every year I like to reflect on what we have accomplished together as a safety council and every year I’m sincerely blown away and filled with gratitude. Whether you are a member, steering committee member,  sponsor or community partner, I would like to personally say THANK YOU for not only making the PCSC a great safety council but also making Portage County a safer & healthier place to live and work!

Look at what we accomplished together in 2021!!!


LIVE TRAININGS:

  • 23 total live training events online
  • 18 semi-monthly virtual meetings
  • 5-Week Machine Safety Workshop

VIDEO CONTENT:

  • 30 videos recorded & published by the PCSC
  • That’s over 25 hours (1543 minutes) of original workplace safety, health or community related video content
  • 6,626 watch time minutes on YouTube

PODCASTS:

  • 33 podcast episodes published on the Portage County Safety Council Podcast
  • That’s over 14 hours (856 minutes) of original workplace safety, health or community related audio content
  • Our podcast has been downloaded in every state except for Alaska & Wyoming (Ohio 43%, 9.13%, 7.95%) and in over 56 nations (US 84.15%)
  • In November, we hit 10,000 downloads
  • In June, we were recognized by Welp Magazine as one of the 20 Best Workplace Safety Podcasts of 2021.

As you can see, we accomplished a lot together in 2021 so let’s celebrate and anticipate an even better 2022! Thanks again and I hope each one of you has a safe and joyful new year!

2020 Annual Safety Awards

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PCSC Members:
Since we were not able to host our Annual Safety Awards luncheon back in May due to COVID-19, we’ll be hosting a short, 30-minute awards ceremony via Zoom on Thursday, July 16, 2020, 11:30am-12:00pm. We’ll email out a link prior to the meeting.
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU WON A SAFETY AWARD?
GET YOUR AWARD MAILED TO YOU!
We’ll be mailing the awards via USPS. Please complete this 2020 Safety Awards Request Form to confirm your mailing information by July 16th. Members who do not complete this form will not receive their award. If your organization blocks Google Forms, simply email me your confirmed mailing info.
 
Congratulations to all the 2020 safety award winners! We hope to see you all on Zoom on July 16th!

 

 

May 9, 2019 – Coach Frank Hall

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Greetings Safety Council Members!

Our next meeting is Thursday, May 9, 2019, 11:30am-1:30pm, at the Ravenna Elks Club which is located at 776 N Freedom St in Ravenna.  PLEASE NOTE: The ending time has been extended to due to the nature of this event.

This month will be our Annual Safety Awards & CEO DAY! Click here to view winners.

We’re very excited to announce that our special keynote speaker will be Coach Frank Hall!

On February 27, 2012, Coach Hall chased a gunman from the Chardon High School cafeteria just seconds after three students were mortally wounded and another three were injured from gunfire. Coach Hall chased the gunman from the school, putting his own life on the line to protect the school’s children and staff.

Frank has been the focus of the media, both locally and nationally, because of his show of courage. He was featured on the cover of a June 24, 2013  Sports Illustrated article entitled “A Coach’s Courage,” a story that chronicles Coach Hall’s life and what lead to the collision of his life’s path and the tragedy at Chardon High School on February 27, 2012.

 Click here to make a donation to the Coach Hall Foundation!

This training is ideal for everyone! Please invite everyone you can especially your CEO!!!

Come enjoy a delicious meal catered by “Guido’s”. Cost for lunch is still just $15/person for members and $20 for non-members

Please RSVP online no later than 12pm on Monday, May 6. 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.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP NOW

This Meeting is Sponsored By

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May 10, 2018 – Annual Safety Awards

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Greetings Safety Council Members!

Our next meeting is Thursday, May 10, 2018, 11:30am-1:30pm, at the Ravenna Elks Club which is located at 776 N Freedom St in Ravenna. PLEASE NOTE: The ending time has been extended to due to the nature of this event.

This month will be our Annual Safety Awards & CEO DAY! Follow the link to view winners.

We’re very excited to announce that our special keynote speaker will be Brad Hurtig!

Brad Hurtig was a student-athlete in a small town in Northwest Ohio. Only days after finishing his sophomore year of high school, a devastating workplace accident resulted in the amputation of both of Brad’s hands.

Through hard work and determination Brad soon rejoined his high school football team. In his senior year, Brad led his team defense, recording 111 tackles and receiving all-state honors all while playing with no hands. Brad’s inspirational story of triumph quickly captured national headlines.

Brad has been featured on ESPN, TEDx, CBS, NBC, Montel, and in The New York Times!

This training is ideal for everyone! Please invite everyone you can especially your CEO!!!

Please RSVP no later than 12pm on Monday, May 7, 2018.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP NOW

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.

 

This Meeting is Sponsored By 1-888-OhioComp!

 

2017 First Half Semi-Annual Reports Due July 15th

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Hello PCSC Members:

The time has come to submit your First Half Semi-Annual Report for the period of January 1, 2017 – June 30, 2017, by the deadline of July 15th.

ALL Safety Council members, including newly enrolled members, are required to complete the semi-annual reports to maintain a current Safety Council membership and to ensure your eligibility for the Safety Council rebate and Safety Awards programs.

Employers eligible to pursue the current FY18 safety council rebate must complete both reports for calendar year 2017.

Please take a few moments and complete the short Semi-Annual Safety Council report. It is absolutely critical that you return your report to the Safety Council by no later than July 15th.

Click here to complete the report online.

Click here to download the 2017 First Half Semi-Annual Report Form.

Click here to download the Instruction Sheet to help you complete the report.