Your July News and Updates

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This Month's Program

Virtual Safety Council Meeting Wednesday, July 21, 2021, 12:00 Noon  OSHA Top 10: What to Expect and How to Improve Todd Jenson  Compliance Assistance Specialist Cleveland Area OSHA Objectives of this program include: Identify and review OSHA inspection statistics including the top 10 citations and enforcement initiatives. Discuss how OSHA prioritizes, schedules and conducts inspections. Review what OSHA looks for during inspections. Review resources to help implement an effective safety and health management systems Todd Jenson has been a compliance officer for 23 years working out of the Cincinnati, Toledo, and Cleveland Area offices, specializing in foundries, steel mills, refineries, and chemical manufacturing. He became the Compliance Assistance Specialist in April 2020 and is now responsible for VPP audits, Partnerships, Alliances, and outreach in Northern Ohio. Register now

Cari's Safety Corner

Q: Is there anything I can do to reduce wrist pain from working on my laptop or computer all day? A: Yes, there are a few things you can consider. A fun DIY project is to make a sock filled with rice which can be used as a soft wrist rest in front of   your keyboard.   You may also want to consider using a separate keyboard with a USB port. Plug the separate keyboard into the laptop and adjust to keep your wrist in a neutral position. We also suggest   elevating the laptop monitor height using a cardboard box of stack of heavy books.    If you need more help, the BWC has ergonomists that can help you explore this issue further.  Cari Gray is an Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC)

Wellness

Why Company Wellness Resources Matter & Which to Invest In Looking to refresh your wellness resources? It's a smart move for companies looking to strengthen company culture and prove to employees that taking care of business includes employees' health, too. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted more than just... Read more info.totalwellnesshealth.com

Three reasons Why People Disengage With Work and Life Engagement. It's one of THE buzzwords in workplaces everywhere. In an effort to identify solutions for our clients, I've spent some time considering why people disengage. All behaviors are triggered by something else. I love BJ Fogg, PhD's... Read more www.wellnesscollective.com

Barbecue Basics: Tips to Prevent Foodborne Illness Bacteria in food multiply faster at temperatures between 40°F and 140°F, so summer heat makes the basics of food safety especially important. Here are some easy things you can do to help keep everyone at your table safe from foodborne illness. Read more www.fda.gov

Hot Topics

Fireworks Remember, fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burn and eye injuries. You can help us prevent fireworks-related injuries and deaths. How? By working with a national, state or local organization where you live to promote fireworks safety in ... Read more www.cpsc.gov

NIOSH Heat Stress Topic Page Workers at greater risk of heat stress include those who are 65 years of age or older, are overweight, have heart disease or high blood pressure, or take medications that may be affected by extreme heat. Prevention of heat stress in workers is... Read more www.cdc.gov

Grilling NFPA urges you to use safe grilling practices as the peak months for grilling fires approach - June and July. Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors. The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out... Read more www.nfpa.org

COVID-19 Healthcare ETS | Occupational Safety and Health ... Written comments on any aspect of the ETS must be submitted by July 21, 2021 in Docket number OSHA-2020-0004. Written comments on the information collection determination as described in VII.K of the ETS preamble (86 FR 32560) must be submitted... Read more www.osha.gov

Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and... Executive Summary This guidance is intended to help employers and workers not covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to identify COVID-19 exposure risks to workers who... Read more www.osha.gov

Regional Emphasis Program for Exposure to Noise Hazards This Instruction establishes a Regional Emphasis Program (REP) for scheduling and conducting inspections of select manufacturing industries with hearing loss rates higher than the national average. Read more www.dol.gov

Got mold? Employers should take steps to avoid mold-related health issues in the workplace - typically respiratory symptoms - by staying up to date on facility inspections and maintenance. Those inspections are especially important for employers reopening... Read more www.safetyandhealthmagazine...

Drive safely in the rain Rain can reduce or impair your view of the road, the Nevada Department of Transportation points out. Combined with reduced tire traction on wet roadways, "It's easy to see that driving in the rain needs to be treated with extra caution." Read more www.safetyandhealthmagazine...

COVID-19 Everything you need to know to prepare for, and protect yourself from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Read more coronavirus.ohio.gov

BWC Services and Class Information   BWC’s Division of Safety and Hygiene (DSH) has canceled all in-person classes through October 1, 2021. Please consider virtual or online course options available  Micro Training Videos BWC Safety Newsletters BWC Learning Center BWC Services Catalog BWC Blog Safety Talks Written Program Templates

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Sponsor a Virtual Safety Council Meeting

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. 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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