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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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Virtual Safety Council Meeting
Wednesday, May 19, 2021, 12:00 Noon
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Respirator Programs, Face Masks and OSHA
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There is currently a great deal of misunderstanding surrounding respirator requirements and OSHA. Join us for this presentation featuring local BWC safety experts Rick Maj (Industrial Hygienist) and Deb Bailey (Safety Consultant Specialist).
You will learn:
- What OSHA has been citing during the pandemic
- Basic respirator information including the 3 authorizing agencies in the US
- Source control versus respiratory protection
- Elements of a respirator program
- Types of respirators
- Mandatory versus voluntary Program
- OSHA COVID 19 recommendations
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Rick Maj graduated from the University of Akron in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Management.
Rick joined BWC's Division of Safety and Hygiene in July, 1993. He successfully met the requirements set forth by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and earned his CSP Certification in 1995.
As an Industrial Hygienist, Rick conducts surveys to identify, evaluate, and control air and noise hazards in the workplace. He is also an instructor for the Division of Safety and Hygiene OCOSH Training Center.
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Deb Bailey earned an Associate Degree in Environmental Engineering from Lakeland Community College and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from the University of Akron.
An Industrial Safety Consultant with BWC's Division of Safety and Hygiene, Deb has over 25 years of industry experience including EHS Manager in a variety of manufacturing facilities as well as Sea World of Ohio.
Deb is an OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer. She served on the Portage County LEPC and has exprience in environmental remediation, asbestos abatement and waste water analysis.
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Question: How do you know if your respirators, including those intended for use in healthcare settings, are certified by the CDC/NIOSH?
Answer: NIOSH-approved respirators have an approval label on or within the packaging of the respirator (i.e. on the box itself and/or within the users’ instructions). Additionally, an abbreviated approval is on the filtering facepiece respirator (FFR) itself. You can verify the approval number on the NIOSH Certified Equipment List (CEL) or the NIOSH Trusted-Source page to determine if the respirator has been approved by NIOSH. NIOSH-approved FFRs will always have one the following designations: N95, N99, N100, R95, R99, R100, P95, P99, P100.
Signs that a respirator may be counterfeit:
- No markings at all on the filtering facepiece respirator
- No approval (TC) number on filtering facepiece respirator or headband
- No NIOSH markings
- NIOSH spelled incorrectly
- Presence of decorative fabric or other decorative add-ons (e.g., sequins)
- Claims for the of approval for children (NIOSH does not approve any type of respiratory protection for children)
- Filtering facepiece respirator has ear loops instead of headbands
Cari Gray is an Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC)
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Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. As you head outdoors for warmer weather and fresh air, the AAD encourages you to #PracticeSafeSun. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., and unprotected UV exposure is the most preventable risk...
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www.aad.org
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May is Stroke Month
Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. Anyone can have a stroke, and everyone should be prepared. It's a matter of knowing what to do, taking action and spreading the word.
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newsroom.heart.org
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Mental Health Month Guide: Let Employees Know They...
May is Mental Health Month. Given the current worldwide situation, there's no better time for employers to focus on the importance of employees' mental health. Across the country, crisis hotlines are seeing a spike of incoming calls from...
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info.totalwellnesshealth.com
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Are adverse reactions to vaccines recordable? OSHA...
Washington - OSHA is requiring the recording of adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccines only when vaccination is required by the employer, the agency says in an addition to its series of frequently asked questions on protecting workers from...
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www.safetyandhealthmagazine...
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CDC revises COVID-19 guidance on cleaning and disinfecting
Atlanta - Prompted by available data and studies that show the risk of contracting COVID-19 via contact with surfaces is low, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is relaxing its exposure-prevention guidance on cleaning and...
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www.safetyandhealthmagazine...
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National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in...
Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 401 of the 1,061 construction fatalities recorded in 2019 (BLS data). Those deaths were preventable. The National Safety...
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www.osha.gov
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Safety Day - May 19, 2021
Since 1991 Northwest Ohio Safety and Health Day has been providing free educational safety and health programs for area employers and employees. This event provides information to approximately 500 participants annually. Sessions include topics...
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safetyandhealthday.com
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National Electrical Safety Month
Each May ESFI commemorates National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) to raise awareness about critical electrical safety topics. The 2021 campaign theme, "Connected to Safety," focuses on the emerging...
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www.esfi.org
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2021 Building Safety Month
Building Safety Month is an international campaign celebrated in May to raise awareness about building safety. Learn more. Building Safety Month is an international campaign celebrated in May to raise...
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www.iccsafe.org
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Looks Like the Home Office is Here to Stay
Nation's ophthalmologists offer tips for easing eye strain from too much screen time SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.- As home and office space merged during the pandemic, many people said they spent more time in front of screens and suffered because of it.
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www.aao.org
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COVID-19
Everything you need to know to prepare for, and protect yourself from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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coronavirus.ohio.gov
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BWC Services and Class Information
BWC’s Division of Safety and Hygiene (DSH) has canceled all in-person classes through June 30, 2021.
Please consider virtual or online course options available
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Summit County Community Partnership |
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GRIT Training Series (Growing Resilient Impactful Teams)
Do your projects incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion at every step? What systemic barriers and health disparities do diverse populations experience and encounter in the workplace when accessing health services? Join us for an in-depth look
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register.gotowebinar.com
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View Last Month's Virtual Meeting and slides |
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No Place is Off Linits to Bed Bugs
Michael Thome
Rentokil Pest Control
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Sponsor a Virtual Safety Council Meeting |
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Summit County Safety Council is offering virtual sponsorships for the FY 21 Program Year through June, 2021. This is a great way to highlight your company's safety/employment related services. The average attendance at these virtual meetings is 60-100. A $50.00 sponsorship includes your corporate logo in our newsletter, 5 minutes of virtual business related commercial time and an opportunity to give away promotional items.
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