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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Virtual Safety Council Meeting
Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 12:00 noon
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Stress 101 with Dr. Aubree
Dr. Aubree Brachna
Peak Family Chiropractic
Join us for Stress 101, a way to recover and handle the stress from the holidays! Dr. Aubree will talk about different types of stress, ways stress affects your body, as well as how to handle that stress and ways to keep yourself healthy!
Dr. Aubree Brachna is a native of Chautauqua County, New York. She attended the University of Mount Union in Alliance, OH earning her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Physiology in 2012. Dr. Aubree then went on to earn her Doctorate in Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College in 2016. She has been serving the Summit County area since she graduated.
Dr. Aubree was an avid athlete is high school and college, which originally led her into the field of chiropractic. By seeing a chiropractor regularly, she was able to stay pain-free and healthy. She gives regular chiropractic care credit for being a National Champion in the discus while she was in her undergraduate. Dr. Aubree has always had the vision of helping others live the same pain-free and active, thriving life she was able to have through the healing power of chiropractic!
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Virtual OSHA / PERRP Recordkeeping Workshop
Monday, January 31, 2022, 11:00 am
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Join us for a virtual OSHA Recordkeeping Open House including:
- Brief overview of OSHA / PERRP decision tree (what goes on the log)
- Short discussion of OSHA / PERRP 300A Summary that should be posted Feb 1 - April 30
- Reminder about online OSHA reporting due March 2 (PERRP Feb 1)
After this quick review – the session will be open for questions from attendees
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Q: Employees who work on vehicles, engines etc., are placed into very awkward postures. Repetition‐Awkward Postures‐Manual force are precursors to a soft tissue injury.
A: Sometimes a very basic / common sense intervention will eliminate/greatly reduce the hazard. An injury control issue is a timely reporting of discomfort or a burning sensation to the muscle and intervention. A facility wide SOP should include an early reporting procedure for injuries of this type. Prompt and early administrative and equipment intervention is important for injuries of this type.
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How would you classify this equipment intervention attempt to better position a mechanic doing this type of engine work?
1. Moderate impact
2. High impact
3. Low cost ‐ No impact
4. Low‐cost intervention – high impact
5. Forget it - call Cari and Sally
6. Minimal impact – low cost
Answer 4 – Any intervention which reduces awkward postures is a plus. In this case a Mechanics access ladder, which is less than $300 better positions the employee and reduces climbing on and off the engine – also reduces/eliminates usage of manual force, when doing extended reaching with hand tools.
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3 key points to remember:
- Reporting signs and symptoms early is important
- Low‐cost interventions work
- You can help your company put ergonomics changes into place
BWC Ergonomists can help you with this and many other ergo issues.
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Cari Gray is an Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) |
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Lessons to Take into 2022 For a Healthier Post-Pandemic...
We all know the post-pandemic workplace looks different. It's created an opportunity for open dialogue between employee and employer on what the ideal work situation feels and looks like. When the pandemic took over our lives and the workplace in ...
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info.totalwellnesshealth.com
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3 tips for better mental health in 2022
For some of us, 2021 represented a return to normal in many ways. For others, it may have been another difficult year. Regardless of your experience, here are a few tips you can use to improve your mental health going into 2022.
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www.colorado.edu
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22 Healthy Ways to Welcome 2022, from Walking to Simple...
Just like that, another year has come and gone. January 2022 is more than just the first month of a new year-it's a chance to start fresh, rethink your approach to wellness, and imbue your life with a new sense of purpose.
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www.prevention.com
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Plan Ahead for Disasters | Ready.gov
An official website of the United States government
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www.ready.gov
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Slips, Trips & Falls: Protecting Your Employees This...
Every year, many celebrate the return of cooler temperatures and snowy weather. However, as calendars turn from fall to winter, it also creates additional hazards in the workplace. Avoiding slips, trips, and falls caused by ice and snow is...
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www.alertmedia.com
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Snow & Ice Safety
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Division of Safety and Hygiene has created a series of micro training videos on Safety topics and areas of concern....
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www.youtube.com
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Prevent Carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide, or "CO," is an odorless, colorless gas that can kill you. CO is found in fumes produced any time you burn fuel in cars or trucks, small engines, stoves, lanterns, grills, fireplaces, gas ranges, or furnaces. CO can build up...
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www.cdc.gov
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Radon Awareness Week 2022
CDC will sponsor its first Radon Awareness Week with the theme, Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Radon during the week of January 25-29, 2021.
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www.cdc.gov
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OSHA's Top 10 most cited violations for FY 2021
Fall Protection - General Requirements (1926.501)has been OSHA's most frequently cited standard for the past 11 fiscal years, and the other standards that make up the agency's "Top 10" list have largely remained unchanged.
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www.safetyandhealthmagazine...
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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 and Slides |
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Virtual Safety Council Meeting 12/15/21
OSHA Top 10: Lockout Tagout - The Shocking Truth - Cari Gray, CSP
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www.youtube.com
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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, 2022. 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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