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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, March 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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Effective Incident Analysis
presented by
Dianne Grote Adams
President, Safex, Inc.
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Incident analysis is about understanding the why and how of an incident to prevent future occurrences. During this presentation we'll talk about the four phases of effective incident analysis.
- Information gathering
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective Actions
- Trend Analysis
Dianne Grote Adams is a Board-Certified Industrial Hygienist, Board-Certified Safety Professional and Certified Professional Environmental Auditor in Health and Safety with more than 40 years of experience. She is passionate about supporting companies committed to their team members going home safe and healthy every day.
Dianne has broad environmental, safety and industrial hygiene experience. She has
conducted audits, trained HSE professionals and management, coached HSE staff and mentored other women business owners.
During her career, Dianne has conducted or supervised industrial hygiene and indoor air quality surveys, written and reviewed compliance programs, and developed and presented employee and management training. She has represented ‘industry’ during Ohio Administrative Code reviews. Regularly, Dianne speaks at the All Ohio Safety Congress, Ohio Safety Councils and the Ohio Manufacturer’s webinars and safety committee meetings. She is a key instructor for the American Industrial Hygiene Association’s (AIHA) Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene and Beyond Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene and is an adjunct professor at Otterbein University.
Dianne has been active in the community. She served two terms on the Board of Cristo Rey Columbus, a college prep high school for sociodisadvantaged and served as the Board Services Chair her second term. Dianne completed a three-year term as a member of the AIHA Conference Program Committee in 2019 and the AIHA Board of Directors in 2014, during which time she served on the Finance Committee and the Executive Development Committee. Dianne is a member of the AIHA, American Academy of Industrial Hygiene (AAIH) and the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). Dianne was on The Ohio State University Environmental Health Science Advisory Board, the advisory committee for the Ohio University Industrial Hygiene Program, the Otterbein Alumni Council, the AIHA Local Section Council, the AIHA PSTFII Task Force, the All Ohio Safety Congress and the Central Ohio AIHA.
Since 1992, Dianne has been the President of Safex. Prior to Safex, Dianne worked with Abbott/Ross Laboratories, ChemLawn Services Corporation, the Ohio OSHA Consultation Program and was an adjunct professor at Columbus State Community College from 2008-2010. Dianne received a BA in Life Science from Otterbein University and a MS in Environmental Health/Occupational Safety from the University of Cincinnati.
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The MinuteMen Family of Companies offers a human resource platform for companies of all sizes. MinuteMen provides staffing, payroll, tax administration, 401K, HRIS software, recruitment, unemployment claims administration, and workers’ compensation management.
MinuteMen is one of the largest private employer service organizations in the United States and serves over 40,000 companies across multiple states. Founded in 1968, MinuteMen is family owned and operated with headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Q: What is required for ladder inspections and why are they important?
A: With the change in weather comes construction season and outdoor work. This also means an increased use of ladders. According to ANSI “there are more than 300
ladder-related deaths, and 130,000 emergency room visits related to ladders each year”. OSHA has identified ladder inspections as an important part of your job and
highlighted this requirement in the following standards:
- 1910.23(b)(9) Ladders are inspected before initial use in each work shift, and more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects that could cause employee injury
- 1926.1053(b)(15) Ladders shall be inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and after any occurrence that could affect their safe use.
Here are a few quick items to check before using a ladder:
- Visually inspect ladder feet to ensure that foot pads and feet assembly are present and in safe condition
- Inspect the rungs, rails, lock, rope, and pulley assembly of an extension ladder and be sure that all parts work properly.
- Inspect the top cap, all steps, side rails, and locking braces on a step ladder before using.
- Loose locking braces or spreaders can cause the ladder to wobble and become unstable.
- Ladder inspections should include making sure that labels are readable and haven't been painted over or damaged.
- Check the rungs and steps for mud, grease, or dirt to avoid potential slip/fall hazards.
- Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for proper inspection and use of the specific ladder.
Proper ladder use reminders:
- Three points of contact.
- Face forward while using ladders
- Never overreach
- While using extension ladders for access; secure ladder, correct ladder angle, and extend ladder 3’ above access point.
https://blog.ansi.org/2018/03/ladder-safety-priority-statistics-ali-ansi/
https://safetyculture.com/checklists/ladder-safety/
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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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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Stop the Bleed Training
When: March 18, 2025 - 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: BWC Canton Service Office
Cost: $15.00
Stop the Bleed safety seminar featuring expert representatives from Aultman Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and the North Canton Fire Department. Learn life-saving techniques to control bleeding in emergencies - skills that could make the difference between life and death.
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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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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