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Join Us for This Month's Safety Council Meeting
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
11:30 AM
Our Lady of the Cedars
Bring one attendee for free with a paid admission
Use PROMO Code BOGO to register your free attendee
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Crisis Awareness
Steven M. Click
Director, Ohio First Responder Wellness
Ohio Department of Public Safety
Steven's presentation will provide examples of physical and emotional signs that a co-worker, family member, friend or an employee himself may be in crisis after a traumatic event. You will learn possible signs and symptoms as well as techniques to help someone who may benefit from assistance. Issues include physical, cognitive and emotional responses to trauma, alcohol / drug issues and relationship issues.
Steven M. Click serves as the Director of First Responder Wellness for the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Law Enforcement
Initiatives. Prior to his current position, he served as the First Responder Liaison for Ohio Mental Health & Addiction Services. Steve is a retired lieutenant from the Ohio State Highway Patrol where he served for 36 years, completing his career assigned to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Office of Personnel / Ohio ASSIST program. Steve has been involved in peer support since 1992 and oversaw the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Member’s Assistance Team (MAT) from its inception in 2002 and previously served as the Operational Commander. He also served in a number of assignments including Commander of Cadet Training, the Patrol’s Motorcycle Unit, the Ohio Statehouse Detail as well as several field supervisory positions. In 1992, he received the Ohio Distinguished Law Enforcement Valor Award, the highest award for valor in Ohio.
Steve has been active in peer support since being CISM trained in 1993. He was deployed to New York City twice after the 9/11 attacks and worked with the NYPD peer support program, POPPA. He helped bring the Post Critical Incident Seminars to Ohio. He has been utilized as a peer in South Carolina, Kentucky, Texas and Georgia, for their PCIS / STLS programs. He serves as the lead trainer for several training programs offered by OCJS, having provided training to a number of public safety and civilian agencies across Ohio.
Steve graduated from Franklin University, with honors, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Safety Management with minors in leadership and public relations. Steve is also a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Staff & Command.
Steve is trained in both group and individual peer support by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. He is also a certified QPR (Question, Pursuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Trainer and Mental Health First Aid instructor.
Steve and his wife Lori live in Grove City, Ohio.
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Are you ready to optimize your organization and build a culture where safety, leadership, quality, performance and efficiency are truly part of how you operate? Join the North Coast Center for Optimization for a full-day leadership workshop designed to help you create, strengthen, and sustain the culture you want. Even better—50% of your workshop fee will be donated directly to the Summit County Humane Society, supporting animals in need. Register early to secure your spot. Spots are limited.
North Coast Center for Optimization Leadership Workshop
Location: Summit County Humane Society (752 W Portage Trl, Akron, Ohio)
Date: February 11
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Lunch will be provided)
Cost: $249
To register email: Mark.schwerdtfeger@yahoo.com
North Coast Center for Optimization
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Holiday Food/Funds Drive
SCSC will be conducting 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 3 meals for the hungry!
The Super Six most needed items
- boxed cereal
- peanut butter
- canned tuna
- canned vegetables
- macaroni & cheese
- 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)
As a token of appreciation for your support, all donors will receive two extra tickets for this month's giveaway at the December Summit County Safety Council Meeting.
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Cari's Safety Corner
Q: How should lithium-ion batteries be stored so they don't cause fire hazards?
A: Because lithium-ion batteries combine a flammable electrolyte with a significant amount of stored energy, thermal runaway reactions are a potential risk. Thermal runaway is a chain reaction where the heat released from the failure of one cell damages nearby cells. This can be initiated by internal short circuiting due to defects during manufacturing, mechanical damage to the battery, exposure to excessive heat or cold, and improper charging.
Safety measures to minimize the risk of fire hazards from stored lithium-ion batteries include:
- Ventilation, including local exhaust ventilation and enclosures.
- Storage of lithium-ion batteries and devices in dry, cool locations.
- Following manufacturer's instructions for storage, use, charging, and maintenance.
- Limiting the quantity of stored lithium-ion batteries.
- Continuous monitoring for flammable and toxic gases in large storage locations.
- Disposing of lithium-ion batteries and devices containing these batteries, at designated recycling facilities and not placing them in municipal trash or recycling bins.
- Not mixing battery types (e.g., lithium-ion, alkaline, lead acid) in recycling facilities.
See OSHA's fact sheet for more information on controlling fire and other hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries.
Cari Gray is an Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC).
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Save the date: Mark your calendars for the 2026 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo | Greater Columbus Convention Center March 11-13, 2026 | | | | |
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A safely decorated workplace | Planning on decorating at work to celebrate the holidays? | | | | |
Drive safely on icy roads | Wintertime sleet, snow and ice storms can make driving conditions unpredictable. | | | | |
Hypothermia prevention: do's and don'ts | Cold temperatures can be dangerous for outdoor workers. One of those dangers is hypothermia. | | | | |
December Safety Topics: Winter Ready Tips for Home and Work | Winter safety tips for December: Protect your home and workplace with essential precautions to prevent accidents and ensure well-being. | | | | |
December is National Handwashing Awareness Month | December is National Handwashing Awareness Month, and trying to stay healthy can often begin with keeping our hands clean! | | | | |
Steps to keep your mood and motivation steady throughout the year-Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) - Symptoms & causes | This type of depression is related to changes in seasons and begins and ends at about the same times every year. | | | | |
Upcoming CPR Training
March 10, 2026 - 8:30am - 2:00pm
June 16, 2026 - 8:30am - 2:00pm
Our Lady of the Cedars
507 S Cleveland Massillon Rd
Fairlawn OH 44333
Cost for active SCSC Members - $50.00 (includes lunch)
Our CPR training and certification program offers comprehensive instruction in CPR, First Aid, AED Use, Bloodborne Pathogens Training and Stop the Bleed Certification. Expert instructors from Shull Medical Educators will guide you through the training and provide certification upon completion. Certified by the Health and Safety Institute (HSI).
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Advertising Sponsorships
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 (1/1/26 to 6/30/26).
Advertising opportunities include:
- E-newsletter ad for the month of sponsorship (sent the beginning of the month to approx. 700 contacts)
- Logo 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
- 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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