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#051 – Accident Investigation (Live)

September 24, 2018 / portagecsc

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-8t25i-9a2520

This episode is a live recording of our interactive monthly workplace safety luncheon on Sept. 13, 2018. The topic was Accident Investigation and it was presented by Debbie O’Connell, Regional Manager, 1-888-OhioComp. For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!

#050 – Celebrating 50 Episodes!

September 17, 2018 / portagecsc

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-3gvkt-998944

Nic & Mike celebrate 50 episodes! Join them as they discuss the top 10 downloaded and share clips from 4 of their favorite episodes! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!

#045 – Safety Training with Innovative Technology

August 13, 2018 / portagecsc

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-pfzsu-96f602

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! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!

#042 – OSHA Walking-Working Surfaces Update

July 23, 2018 / portagecsc

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-8mbaq-956347

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!  For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!

#040 – What is “Better You, Better Ohio!”

July 9, 2018 / portagecsc

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-dr4i8-9407f1

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 emplolyers with 50 or less employees promote health & wellness at their workplaces. Click here to visit the Better You, Better Ohio! page from the Ohio BWC.

#039 – The Evolving Workforce with Steve Ludwig

July 2, 2018 / portagecsc

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-cttps-940910

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!  For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!

#037 – Heat Stress: Warning Signs & Prevention

June 18, 2018 / portagecsc

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-myxnk-9354f0

Joe Barney, Compliance & Training Officer from The Great Lakes Construction Co. stayed over with us to recp his presentation on how to prevent heat related illnesses & injuries at work! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!

#036 – Safety Feud Challenge by Swift First Aid

June 15, 2018 / portagecsc

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ye2zy-933eef

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! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!

#032 – Expo Breakout Sessions Preview

May 21, 2018 / portagecsc

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-dapqj-9161ee

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! Click here for more info about the expo!

#031 – Interview with Brad Hurtig

May 14, 2018 / portagecsc

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-dun3y-910114

Our keynote speaker Brad Hurtig stayed over with us to share his inspirational comeback story after a devestating 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! For more information about Brad, visit his website at www.bradhurtigsafety.com.

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