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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Ohio Safety Council MEGA Meeting
Sponsored by Ohio BWC
Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 11:00 AM
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Leading from Your Heart!™
You want to achieve zero-incident culture for safety—who doesn’t? But what does it really take to get to that point? For starters, it takes great leadership, coaching, and engagement. This inspiring keynote, which parallels servant leadership principles, is infused with humor, and will reveal seven contemporary and empirically based principles that will move your people from superficial compliance to deeper and more durable forms of personal commitment to safety. You’ll leave this talk with actionable ways to:
- Impact attitudes and actions in deeper and broader ways for three especially important types of changes in attitudes and actions
- Turn your followers into safety leaders and champions
Develop a culture where safety is viewed as vital to the health of your organization by also experiencing positive changes in productivity, quality, and morale.
Presented by David J. Sarkus, MS, CSP
David J. Sarkus, MS, CSP is Chief Servant Leader and Founder of David Sarkus International Inc., a leading health and safety
management consulting and training firm based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. David is a motivational safety speaker who delivers keynotes, training, and consulting in a broad variety of industries. His experience, education, and leadership qualities have allowed him and his firm to successfully apply strategies and tactics within a large variation of mainstream work-processes for over 30 years. His customized safety interventions have produced improvements in key performance indicators from 35% to more than 85% over the previous year. He’s proven that results like this are not only possible, but scalable and sustainable.
Sarkus holds Master of Science degrees in both safety management and organizational psychology. He is a recognized leader in the practice of safety management and has written cover stories for major industry magazines including Professional Safety and Industrial Safety & Hygiene News. He has been recognized by ISHN as one of the “Top 50 Leaders” in the field. He has written five books and over 100 evidence-based articles.
Sarkus works with some of the biggest and best run organizations in the world and can help you move toward— and embrace— sustainable
excellence in safety.
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Q: Our facility moves materials on carts, and I heard that the cart’s casters can affect how easy the carts are to move. Is that true?
A: Yes! The wrong type of casters on a cart will make it more difficult to move. If you have carts that are difficult to move or are purchasing new carts, work with a knowledgeable vendor to assist you with selecting the correct caster and wheel combination for your specific cart, task and workplace conditions. The following are some key points that you should be providing to your vendor:
- The weight of the cart, load weight, and load type to determine number of casters required and wheel options.
- The types of surfaces the cart will traverse to optimize the wheel’s rollability and reliability. Include concerns with potential noise (i.e. hospital) or floor debris when selecting the wheel type for your floor surfaces.
- The purpose of the cart, cart type, and height restrictions will need to be factored in when determining the cart’s wheel size. The size of wheel is a major factor in rollability of a cart. Typically, a larger wheel will reduce the forces to move a cart.
- Review the path of travel, capacity, and space constraints to determine the requirement and location of swivel casters.
- Provide information for any environmental elements, such as extreme heat or wet environments, to ensure compatibility with the caster and wheel materials and bearings.
Don’t forget about preventative maintenance! Implement a preventative maintenance schedule per the manufacture’s specifications to keep those push/pull forces from increasing.
If you are concerned with the forces required to move your carts or you aren’t for sure if it is an injury risk, please contact your local BWC Ergonomist or request their service on-line at Ohio BWC - Request consulting services. Ergonomist can determine if the push/pull forces pose a risk of a workplace injury and provide solutions to lower the risk. Please remember that BWC’s safety consultation services are included in your BWC premiums.
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Cari Gray is an Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) |
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Individuals with Mental Illness
NAMI Peer-to-Peer A class for adults with mental health conditions. The course is designed to encourage growth, healing and recovery. NAMI In Our Own Voice A presentation by people with mental health conditions to promote awareness and recovery....
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www.nami.org
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This year, more than 268,600 women and 2,600 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer (cancer that has spread from where it started in the breast into the surrounding healthy tissue), and more than 42,260 will die from the disease. If...
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www.preventcancer.org
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Need-to-Know Guide For The 2021-22 Flu Season Months
'Tis the season for sneezing, tissues, Tamiflu, and... flu shots . Yes, it's already time to start thinking about the flu season months. Flu season is here and paired with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this flu and cold season doesn't sound like ...
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info.totalwellnesshealth.com
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Fire Prevention Week
Since 1922, Fire Prevention Week (FPW) has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9 falls to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
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www.nfpa.org
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National Protect Your Hearing Month | NIOSH | CDC
Occupational hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses in the United States. Each year, about 22 millionexternal icon U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels at work. Over 30 millionexternal icon U.S. workers are...
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www.cdc.gov
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Autumn Safety - National Safety Council
Autumn is the start of flu season, and doctors recommended everyone 6 months and older gets vaccinated against the flu. Learn more about flu prevention and the flu vaccine. Halloween is a fun-filled time for children, but there are many dangers...
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www.nsc.org
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2021 Workplace Safety Index: the top 10 causes of...
2 MIN READ From back injuries to broken bones, the top 10 causes of workplace injuries cost U.S. businesses more than $1 billion a week. Workplace injuries are not limited to high-risk industries such as manufacturing and construction. Disabling...
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business.libertymutual.com
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ETS for Public Health-care Services Effective Sept. 20, 2021
On June 21, 2021, the United States Secretary of Labor published an Interim Final Rule "Occupational Exposure to COVID-19; Emergency Temporary Standard." The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued the emergency temporary...
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info.bwc.ohio.gov
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COVID-19 Healthcare ETS | Occupational Safety and Health ...
To assess the ongoing need for an Emergency Temporary Standard for healthcare and related industries, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has reviewed the latest guidance, science and data on COVID-19 and has consulted with...
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www.osha.gov
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Safety at every rung
Key points Each year, more than 70 construction workers are killed as a result of a fall from a ladder, and more than 4,000 others suffer lost-time injuries, estimates CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training. OSHA construction...
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www.safetyandhealthmagazine...
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Driving Safety Tips
When you're behind the wheel of a car - whether alone or with passengers - driving safely should always be your top concern. We're more distracted than ever, so it's crucial to know the basics of safe driving and practice them every time you're...
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www.nationwide.com
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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, 2022.
Please consider virtual or online course options available
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View Last Month's Virtual Meeting |
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OSHA Top 10:
Eye and Face Protection
Curt Speck
Safety Resources of Ohio
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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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