September News and Updates

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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This Month's Program

Safety Council Meeting

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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

Uncovering Workers' Compensation Fraud





featuring




Matthew Wallace


Special Agent in Charge

Ohio BWC NE Regional Special Investigations

This presentation will provide a high-level overview of what the BWC Special Investigations Department can offer, to all employers, as it relates to Workers’ Compensation fraud or abuse.


Matthew Wallace currently serves as the Special Agent in Charge for the BWC’s Northeast Claimant Investigations Unit and oversees the field operations that are used to identify fraudulent activities, declare administrative overpayments, and pursue criminal prosecutions. Matt’s geography ranges throughout 22 counties in Northeast Ohio. 


Prior to his employment at the Ohio BWC, Matt worked as Police Officer and Detective in the states of Maryland and Ohio. Matt obtained a bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University and a master’s degree from Bowling Green State University, both in Criminal Justice. Matt has 20 years of law enforcement experience in the private and public sectors.

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September Sponsor

Regardless of the location of your need, Superior Search Group can help you build a strong, more successful company by identifying top talent for your key mid to senior-level positions. You will benefit from our thoroughness and our process as we invest time learning about your company, your goals and your culture. With a team of the best recruiters in the industry, we are able to quickly identify the targeted candidates and start the qualification process of getting the right candidates in front of you. We understand having a key position open costs both time and money. We are confident if you give us the time up front to get the critical details and provide ongoing communication and feedback, we can fill your open position within 45 days.


The following search services are offered:



  • Direct Hire Placement on an Engaged or Contingency Fee Basis
  • Project or Long-Term Contract Assignments


Cari's Safety Corner

Q: Fall is coming, we will be using leaf blowers more, what are safety precautions that I can train on?


A: When using your leaf blower, please keep these basic safety tips in mind:


  • Read the instruction manual
  • Do not operate while standing on a ladder, rooftop, tree, or other unstable surface.
  • Use nozzle attachments to reach high places
  • Don't point an operating blower in the direction of people or pets
  • Do not use a blower indoors or in poorly ventilated areas
  • Inspect the blower before and during use to make sure controls, parts and safety devices are not damaged and are working properly
  • Never modify in a way not authorized by the manufacturer
  • Do NOT use to clean up gravel or gravel dust, construction dirt, plaster dust,

cement and concrete dust or dry garden topsoil


Dress Safely - Wear hearing protection (either ear plugs or earmuffs), glasses that meet eye protection standards and non-slip, heavy-duty work gloves. Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, necklaces, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, long hair, or anything that could become drawn into the air intake. Wear a respirator or dust mask as appropriate.


Noise Prevention - If you wish to make as little noise as possible, use the nozzle

attachments that help reduce sound (see manufacturer’s manual). Use the lowest

possible throttle speed and avoid using more than one blower at a time, especially

around buildings. Check the condition of the leaf blower muffler, air intakes and air filter to make sure they are in good operating shape. Where blower sound is an issue, purchase sound-reduced blowers.


*Leaf blowers can be quite noisy, with noise levels typically ranging from 70 to 100

decibels. This is comparable to the sound of a chainsaw or a motorcycle. Gas-powered leaf blowers tend to be louder, often reaching up to 115 decibels, while electric leaf blowers are generally quieter, usually around 60 to 70 decibels. Offer noise training and hearing conservation program if they are used frequently.


Cari Gray is an Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC).

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Upcoming SCSC Training Events

Active Shooter Response and Stop the Bleed Training


When: September 5, 2024 - 8:00 am to 11:30 am


Where: Our Lady of the Cedars


Cost: $15.00 (includes breakfast)


Learn strategies to survive an active shooter situation and how to control bleeding in a severely injured person. Presented by Akron City Police and Cleveland Clinic.


Qualifies for Safety Council Rebate program Credit

Register

CPR


When: October 21, 2024 - 8:30 am - 2:00 pm


Where: Our Lady of the Cedars


Cost: $50.00 (includes lunch)


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

Register

Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) News

BWC Relaunches the Safety Intervention Grant


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.


Resources and Class Information

As part of the annual regular schedule BWC will offer a selection of instructor-led classes to be taught virtually. Both in-person and virtual classes will be scheduled. Instructor-led Virtual Training Classes (VTCs) will be provided the same BWC program credits as their in-person classroom counterparts.


Virtual Training Classes July 2024 - December 2024


Monthly Learning - September, 2024

Includes In-person Classes, Webinars, Virtual Training Classes and Online eCourses


In-person course schedule July 2024 - June 2025


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Micro Training Videos

Written Program Templates

Safety Talks

Services Catalog

Prevention and Care Blog

August Highlights

Advertising Sponsorships

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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