Portage County Safety Council Podcast

Episode 273: 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. For more info on OSC23, visit www.ohiosafetycongress.com.  For more information about Scott, visit his website at www.scottwarrick.com. Check out his book, Healing the Human Brain, on Amazon. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today! Disclaimer: this episode is for informational purposes only, please consult with the appropriate health professionals before implementing any suggested strategy. Listener discretion is advised.

Episode 272: 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. For more info on OSC23, visit www.ohiosafetycongress.com.  For information about about Brandon, visit his website at www.believeinsafety.com. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Episode 271: 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. Click here to view a printable copy of her slides. Click here to view the handout form the luncheon. Click here to view a Zoom recording of a training she completed with another safety council. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Episode 270: 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. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Episode 269: 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. www.ussafetygear.com For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Episode 268: 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. https://speakingin.podia.com/ For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Episode 267: Kevin Mowers, President of Crestcom-Extended Management, Inc.,  joined us to talk about the need for leadership in safety and beyond! For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Episode 266: 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. Click here for more info on the NE Ohio Safety Expo. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Episode 265: 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? Click here for more info on the NE Ohio Safety Expo. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Episode 264: 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. Click here for more info on the NE Ohio Safety Expo. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Episode 263: 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.  Click here for more info on the NE Ohio Safety Expo. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Episode 262: 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.  Click here for more info on the NE Ohio Safety Expo. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Episode 261: 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. Click here for more info on the NE Ohio Safety Expo. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Episode 260: 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! For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Episode 259: 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! For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Episode 258: 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. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Episode 257: In this live 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. Click here to join today! For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Episode 256: 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. Check out his author's page on Amazon for more info. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Episode 255: 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! For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Episode 254: 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. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!