February News and Updates

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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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This Month's Program

Safety Council Meeting

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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

Be Heart Smart: Recognizing and Reacting to Heart Attack and Stroke Symptoms

featuring

John Shull

Owner, Shull Medical Educators

Quickly recognizing and acting on heart attack symptoms saves lives. Join us for Heart Month to hear John Shull discuss the following and more:

Signs and symptoms of heart attack
Signs and symptoms of stroke
Hands-only CPR
When to use an AED
Good Samaritan Law

If you've attended any of SCSC's sponsored CPR classes, you will recognize John Shull. As owner of Shull Educators, John offers American Heart Association and American Health and Safety Institute education and professional credentialing to professional healthcare workers and basic medical training and OSHA compliant courses to schools, health clubs and industry in the tri-state area.

John is a certified paramedic, a State of Ohio Emergency Medicine Special Topics Instructor and a State of Ohio Certified Instructor of Adult Education for Health Occupations. He currently teaches at University Hospitals Geauga, Northeast Ohio Medical University and The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. He has also taught at Case Western University School of Medicine and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He is a past firefighter paramedic with Garfield Heights Fire Dept. where he was EMS Coordinator in charge of paramedic services and training.

John earned a Bachelors degree in Biology - Chemistry and a Master of Science in Molecular Biology from the University of Akron.

Cari's Safety Corner

Question: Am I in Danger of over exposure to Carbon Monoxide?

If you are using a gas-powered generator indoors, in a semi-enclosed area, in a sheltered outdoor location, or outside near an air intake or any gas-powered tool, such as walk-behind or hand-held concrete cutting saws, power trowels, water pumps, or pressure washers, indoors or in a sheltered outdoor location, then the answer is YES.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a silent killer. It is odorless and colorless. You can only detect it with a carbon monoxide monitor. Know the warning signs for CO Poisoning including

headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, or loss of consciousness. If you or a co-worker experience ANY of these warning signs, turn off engines immediately, seek fresh air and call 911.

Tips to preventing CO exposure include never use a generator indoors or in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces such as garages, crawl spaces, and basements. Make sure the generator has 3-4 feet of clear space on all sides and above it to ensure adequate ventilation. Do not place generator near doors, windows or vents which could allow CO to enter and build up in occupied spaces. When using space heaters and stoves ensure that they are in good working order to reduce CO buildup, and never use in enclosed spaces or indoors. Consider using tools powered by electricity or compressed air, if available.

Remember the BWC has Safety Consultants and Industrial Hygienist that can consult on these and any questions like this.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Prevention | NCEH | CDC

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (osha.gov)

Cari Gray is an Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC).

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Wellness

Wear Red Day 2024

Wear Red Day, observed on the first Friday in February each year, is a day dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease, particularly among women.

Heart Month in the USA 2024

Heart Month 2024 is an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and cardiovascular diseases. It serves as a reminder to prioritize

American Heart Month 2024 Toolkits | cdc.gov

Check out our American Heart Month partner toolkits for resources, graphics, and social messages about cardiovascular disease.

March 27 - 29 Greater Columbus Convention Center

Registration open

Workplace mental health: OSHA publishes fact sheet

A new fact sheet from OSHA is intended to help employers prioritize workers' mental health.

National Burn Awareness Week

National Burn Awareness Week is a window of opportunity for organizations to mobilize burn, fire, and life safety educators to unite in sharing a common burn awareness and prevention message in our communities.

Winter Driving Tips

AAA advises drivers to follow guidance from local authorities during winter weather events and, when possible, stay home even after the storm passes. Keeping the roads clear of unnecessary traffic will help first responders, including roadside technicians and tow providers, do their job safely and efficiently.

Get Ready for Slips, Trips and Falls

View BWC's Micro Training Video

Cold Stress | NIOSH | CDC

Workers who are exposed to extreme cold or work in cold environments may be at risk of cold stress. Extreme cold weather is a dangerous situation that can bring on health emergencies

Upcoming SCSC Training Events

CPR

When: March 19, 2024 - 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Where: Our Lady of the Cedars

Cost: $50.00 (includes lunch)

ASHI Certified Class includes CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogen Training and Stop the Bleed Certification. Instructed by Shull Medical Educators.

Qualifies for Safety Council Rebate Program Credit

MEWP - Mobile Elevated Work Platform

When: May 1, 2024 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where: Leppo Rents - Bobcat of Akron

Cost: $90.00

Training will satisfy OSHA/ANSI training requirements for both Boom and Scissor lifts with 3 year certification.

Qualifies for Safety Council Rebate Program Credit

Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) News

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

As part of the annual regular schedule BWC will offer a selection of instructor-led classes to be taught virtually. Both in-person and virtual classes will be scheduled. Instructor-led Virtual Training Classes (VTCs) will be provided the same BWC program credits as their in-person classroom counterparts.

Virtual Training Classes January - June, 2024

Monthly Learning - February, 2024

Includes In-person Classes, Webinars, Virtual Training Classes and Online eCourses

In-person course schedule Canton Service Office September 2023 - June 2024

OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety Elements - Canton

Electrical Safety in the Workplace Through Insight and Implementation of NFPA 70 E

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January Highlights

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 (3/1/24 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)
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.