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A Network to Educate, Empower and Prevent
Our Mission: To promote well being and injury prevention by offering informational and educational opportunities to both the private and public sectors within the community.
In cooperation with the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC)
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Safety Council Meeting
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Our Lady of the Cedars
507 S. Cleveland Massillon Rd. Fairlawn, OH 44333
Registration, networking and lunch begin at 11:30
Meeting begins at noon
Bring a guest for free this month
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Sleep Deprivation:
An Unseen Hazard in the Workplace
featuring
Michael Atta, MD
Medical Director
Summa Health Corporate and Employee Health
Dr. Atta is currently the Medical Director at Summa Health Corporate Health and
Employee Health. He oversees seven Summa Health clinic locations including Akron City Hospital, Medina, Wadsworth, Akron, Green/Uniontown and Rootstown. He performs independent medical examinations (IMEs) and return to work exams, in addition to many other OSHA specific exams and injury treatment assessments. He serves as a consultant to multiple local companies on issues regarding health and safety in the workplace, and more recently, COVID-19 related health issues. He has experience with EAP Programs, Wellness, Safety and other occupational health related programs. Dr. Atta is a BWC provider and a certified MRO.
Dr. Atta completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Harlem Hospital, New York and residency training in Occupational Medicine at Emory University, Atlanta. He has Over 19 years in practice, specializing in Occupation Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Urgent Care.
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For prepaid members: Register your guest above or by email to summitcountysafetycouncil@gmail.com
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2023 Holiday Food/Funds Drive
Together, let’s help warm the hearts of our neighbors in need, one nourishing meal at a time.
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SCSC will be conclude its annual holiday food/funds drive in support of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank during the December safety council meeting.
Please help by donating non-perishable food items. Monetary donations via cash or check (payable to Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank) will also be accepted. Every $1 donated can provide 4 meals for the hungry!
The Super Six most needed items
- boxed cereal
- peanut butter
- canned tuna
- canned vegetables
- canned beef stew
- canned soup
Other Greatly Needed Items
- Canned Vegetables (beans, green beans, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, tomato products)
- Canned Meats (tuna, salmon, Spam, ham, chicken)
- Canned Meals (stew, chili)
- Canned Fruit (applesauce, peaches, pears, pineapple)
- Condiments and Dressings
- Dried Pasta, Rice and Beans
- Canned Soups
- Cleaning Supplies (laundry supplies, household cleaners)
- Paper Products (paper towels, facial tissue, bathroom tissue)
- Personal Care Items (deodorant, shampoo, bath soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair care products)
All donors will be entered into a multiple prize drawing!
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Question: Inclement weather is coming our way. How can organizations effectively communicate with their employees in these emergency situations?
Answer: First, start with a policy now (before the bad weather hits). Your policy should include protocols for handling communications before, during, and after a severe
weather incident. Inclement weather is defined as any severe or harsh weather condition that makes it unsafe or impractical to travel, commute, or work outdoors. When and how will employees be informed of weather-related closures? Where do you store contact information for each employee? Consider mass communication notifications systems and draft a template message for expected weather-related
situations.
Ideally, employees are provided with clear rules regarding the appropriate procedures for reporting their voluntary decision to stay at home. Consider remote work if possible. Establishing these protocols beforehand ensures that all individuals are aware of the necessary actions, anticipated outcomes, and effective means of communication when confronted with an imminent storm.
Here are a few resources to get you started: Alert Media Blog: Message from
AlertMedia | When I work Blog: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating an Inclement Weather Policy (wheniwork.com) | CDC page for preparedness: Preparing for a Winter Storm|Winter Weather (cdc.gov) | Feel free to reach out to your BWC Safety Consultant for ideas and advice as well.
| Cari Gray is an Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC). |
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This holiday season, make time for your health and well-being. Try healthy versions of traditional foods, limit alcohol and sugary drinks, and round up friends and family for a brisk walk. | | | | | |
Tips to fend off holiday stress | The holidays are a time for family and cheer, but it can be overwhelming as well. Follow these 9 tips to keep holiday stress in check. | | | | | |
Winter Wellness: Tips for Staying Healthy This Winter - Healthy Homefront | This winter doesn't have to bring you sickness or the winter blues. Keep focused on your physical and mental wellness and make it your best winter yet. Throughout the winter months, it can be challenging to keep up with our health and wellness goals. | | | | | |
We've got expanded coverage of OSHA's most cited standards for fiscal year 2023. Check out the Top 5 sections for each standard, the Top 10 Serious and Willful violations, the largest employer fines, a quiz on the industries that had the most citations, and a Q&A with OSHA's Eric Harbin. | | | | | |
OSHA expanding submission requirements for injury, illness data provided by employers in high-hazard industries | Final rule takes effect Jan. 1, 2024, for certain employers. OSHA is amending its regulations to require certain companies to electronically report information as follows: Worksites with 100 or more employees in certain high-risk industries must electronically submit information from their OSHA Forms 300 and 301 to OSHA once a year. | | | | | |
Each year, the Electrical Safety Foundation (ESFI) launches a national safety awareness campaign to encourage families and communities across the country to Make Safety a Tradition of | | | | | |
Holiday Season | Traffic Safety | 2023 Winter Holiday Season National Enforcement Mobilization / Dec 13, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024 The holiday season is known for being merry and bright, but it is also known for being the deadliest season when it comes to drunk driving. Unfortunately, every holiday season, lives are lost due to impaired drivers. | | | | | |
Why Happiness is the Secret Ingredient of Worker Safety | By Rodd Wagner Reading time is 20 minutes, or listen to the 30-minute audio version here. | | | | | |
Get Ready for Slips, Trips and Falls
View BWC's Micro Training Video
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8 December Safety Topics For A Safer Holiday Season At Work | Here's a list of December safety topics based on OSHA's guidelines. We've also included some tips for a safer workplace this holiday season. | | | | | |
Upcoming SCSC Training Event | |
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OSHA Recordkeeping & Update Workshop
When: January 30, 2024 - 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Where: Our Lady of the Cedars
Cost: $23.00 (includes breakfast)
Qualifies for Safety Council Rebate Program Credit
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Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) News | |
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BWC Relaunches the Safety Intervention Grant
The Safety Intervention Grant Program (SIG) is now accepting applications! Employers can complete their application and their reporting requirements online.
The SIG program provides 3-to-1 matching funds up to $40,000 for state fund private and public employers. The funds are available to purchase equipment to substantially reduce or eliminate injuries and illness associated with a particular task or operation.
Substance Use Recovery and Workplace Safety Program
Through the Substance Use Recovery and Workplace Safety Program (SURWSP), eligible employers will be reimbursed for qualifying expenses related to implementing, operating and maintaining a drug-free workplace program.
Resources and Class Information
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As a forum for workplace health and safety, Summit County Safety Council is offering opportunities for your company to showcase your product/services in front of approximately 150 people in the Health, Safety, Environmental and HR Fields during a monthly safety council meeting in the upcoming program year (1/1/24 to 6/30/24).
Advertising opportunities include:
- E-newsletter ad for the month of sponsorship (sent the beginning of the month to approx. 700 contacts)
- Blurb on meeting reminder (sent two days prior to meeting)
- Name and Link from our events page to sponsor's website for one month prior to meeting
- Blurb on Facebook
- Commercial speaking time up to 5 minutes during opening of the meeting
- Display table at meeting for promotional materials, brochures, signage
- Up to two paid lunches for sponsored meeting
Criteria:
- The service or products your company provides must have some degree of relevance or be aligned with our objectives.
- Newsletter ad info such as logo, tagline, contact information, call to action statement, etc. must be submitted by the 29th day of the month prior to the month of sponsorship.
- Limit to one event per year.
- We have a no-soliciting policy and cannot provide our membership contact information. However, a membership roster can be found on our website.
Cost:
$200.00
Interested in sponsoring a meeting? Have questions or need more information? Call Sally Cox at 330-806-1676 or email summitcountysafetycouncil@gmail.com.
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