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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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Safety Council Meeting
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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
Cost $25.00
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Natural Gas 101 and
What You Need To Know About Carbon Monoxide (CO)
presented by
Don MacBride
Technical Learning and Development Consultant
Enbridge Gas Ohio
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Join us for live demonstrations as Don MacBride will dispel three myths associated with natural gas:
- Natural gas is easy to ignite
- Carbon Monoxide is produced when Natural Gas is burned
- Carbon Monoxide is silent, odorless and colorless
You will also learn:
- The basics and the combustion of Natural Gas
- How to recognize and prevent problems with gas appliances at home and at work
- How to recognize signs of Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Don MacBride has 51 years of experience in the natural gas field including 35 years with East Ohio Gas / Dominion Energy / Enbridge Gas Ohio. Don holds certifications in Environmental Technologies and Mechanical Inspector Class V, State of Ohio.
Don has served as a voting member of the Joint Canadian / U.S. Technical advisory group corrugated stainless steel tubing; Chairman of the Canadian Standards of America Technical Committee; Committee Member of the Building Energy codes and Standards Committee American Gas Association; Voting technical Committee member on National fuel gas code joint listing of NFPA 54 and the ASC Committee.
As a 30 year member of the Dominion Energy Response Team, Don's responsibilities included working with State Fire Marshals, The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and local fire investigators to investigate explosions, fires and carbon monoxide incidents related to natural gas.
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What is cold stress and how do I keep my employees safe in this weather?
Cold stress is caused by freezing or near freezing temperatures and can be compounded with other factors. Increased wind speed also causes heat to leave the body more rapidly (wind chill effect). Wetness or dampness, even from body sweat, also facilitates heat loss from the body.
Cold stress occurs by driving down the skin temperature, and eventually the internal body temperature. When the body is unable to warm itself, serious cold-related illnesses and injuries may occur, and permanent tissue damage and death may result. Types of cold stress include trench foot, frostbite, and hypothermia. For more information, see OSHA's Cold Stress Safety and Health Guide.
Although OSHA does not have a specific standard that covers working in cold environments, under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) of 1970, employers have a duty to protect workers from recognized hazards, including cold stress hazards, that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm in the workplace.
Employers should train workers. Training should include:
- How to recognize conditions that can lead to cold stress.
- The symptoms of cold stress, how to prevent cold stress, and what to do to help those who are affected.
- How to select proper clothing for cold, wet, and windy conditions.
Employers should:
- Monitor workers physical condition.
- Schedule frequent short breaks in warm dry areas, to allow the body to warm up.
- Schedule work during the warmest part of the day.
- Use the buddy system (work in pairs).
- Provide warm, sweet beverages. Avoid drinks with alcohol.
- Provide engineering controls such as radiant heaters.
Cari Gray is an Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC).
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Ohio Safety Congress & Expo®
Mark your calendars for April 16-18, 2025! Join us for high-impact educational sessions, guided workshops, real-life solutions from top vendors, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Register now to secure your spot!
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10 Important February Safety Topics To Cover In 2025 | Explore essential winter safety tips covering health, driving, online security, and workplace practices to stay safe and healthy in cold months. | | | | | |
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Create a near-miss reporting culture | What's a near miss? OSHA defines it as a "potential hazard or incident in which no property was damaged and no personal injury was sustained, but where, given a slight shift in time or position, damage or injury easily could have occurred." | | | | | |
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Upcoming SCSC Training Events | |
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CPR
When: March 11, 2025 - 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Our Lady of the Cedars
Cost: $50.00 (includes lunch)
This 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
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Drug Education and Awareness Workshop
When: March 25, 2025 - 8:30 am - 11:30
Where: Our Lady of the Cedars
Cost: $10.00 (includes breakfast)
This workshop is specifically designed to provide an educational opportunity for employers to support and enhance their drug fee workplace program. Topics will include:
- Narcan Training
- Marijuana Updates
- Summit County Health Dept.'s Recovery Friendly Workplace Program
- BWC's Substance Use Recovery and Workplace Safety Program
Qualifies for Safety Council Rebate Program Credit
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Incident Response Considerations for Lithium-Ion Battery Emergencies 3-hour Workshop
When: April 2, 2025 - 8:30 am - noon
Where: Our Lady of the Cedars
Cost: $10 (includes breakfast)
This comprehensive course is designed to provide responders with the understanding of the hazards associated with Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries found in transportation, commercial, industrial, and residential settings. Participants will review case studies and best practices in an emergency response setting.
Qualifies for Safety Council Rebate Program Credit
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CPR
When: June 17, 2025 - 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Our Lady of the Cedars
Cost: $50.00 (includes lunch)
This 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
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Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) News | |
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BWC Safety Intervention Grant - Currently Closed pending allocation of additional funds
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.
Safety Services catalog transitions to the new training webpage
The Safety Services catalog has transitioned to the new Safety training webpage. The updated page organizes our safety training course offerings by type and industry. Customers can easily search for available courses and register directly through the Learning Management System.
Resources and Class Information
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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 (7/1/24 to 6/30/25).
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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