Your November News and Updates
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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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This Month's Featured Program
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Lockout/Tagout Overview
Tom Neff
LOCATION
Tangier
DATE AND TIME
11/20/19 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
COST
$17.00
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Lockout/Tagout is a process where machinery, equipment or processes are isolated from energy sources so that the equipment can be worked on safely. Employees making repairs or performing maintenance will actually apply a lock to the energy source. In OSHA's Lockout/Tagout world, there are three categories of people: Authorized, Affected, and Other. All of these categories require a certain level of training and understanding of this standard. Violation of OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout standard is always one of the top ten cited annually.
This presentation will explain:
- What Lockout/Tagout is and why it is used.
- Recognize locks and tags and devices used in the process.
- Understand how to develop and review machine specific Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Tom Neff recently retired as the EH&S Manager for Rockwell Automation in the Greater Cleveland area. During his 34 years with Rockwell he helped develop corporate EH&S policies and launch various ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 programs. He is a CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) and also a Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor. He is also a past President of the Greater Cleveland Safety Council and currently is an EH&S consultant for some Greater Cleveland companies.
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2019 Holiday Food/Funds Drive
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Help donate to those in need
SCSC will be conducting our annual Food/Funds drive in support of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank during our November and December safety council meetings.
Please help by donating non-perishable food items. Monetary donations via cash or check (payable to Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank) will also be accepted.
Every $1 donated can provide 4 meals for the hungry!
All donors will be entered into a multiple prize drawing!
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The Super Six most needed items
- boxed cereal
- peanut butter
- canned tuna
- canned vegetables
- canned beef stew
- canned soup
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Question: What are some safety concerns that I should be aware of during the holidays at home and at work?
Answer: There are many factors to consider to keep you safe during the holidays. These can apply to work and home. Below are a few to get you started:
- Inspect electrical cords and decorations for damage before use.
- Check electric decorations for a certification label. Decorations without a label have not been tested for safety and could be hazardous.
- Do not overload electrical outlets. Overloading outlets with high wattage appliances are a major cause of holiday fires.
- Protect cords from damage. Cords should never be pinched by furniture, doors, windows or attached by nails or staples.
- Follow the package directions on the number of lights sets that can be plugged into one socket.
- Turn off, unplug, and extinguish all decorations when leaving the house unattended or going to sleep.
- If using a natural Christmas tree, water it frequently to keep it fresh and safe. If using an artificial tree, check that it is labeled “fire resistant”
- Keep decorations at least three feet away from heat sources – especially those with an open flame, like fireplaces and candles.
- Ensure all smoke alarms and fire extinguishers are in good working condition.
- Prepare your car for winter and keep an emergency preparedness kit with you.
- You can even go a step further and as part of a holiday gift, provide smoke detectors, first aid kits, fire extinguishers or emergency car kits as a token of appreciation.
Cari Gray is an Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC)
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SCSC Teams up with Employers For Health Consortium - Akron
Employers For Health Consortium - Akron (EFHC) is a member coalition of multi-sized, multisectoral organizations, businesses and governmental representatives committed to improving workplace wellness in the Greater Akron Region. EFHC's mission is to improve workplace wellness in the region by providing information and tools, professional development and networking opportunities. This initiative is administered by Summit County Public Health.
We Invite You to Join the Area's Leaders in Wellness
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s a member of EFHC, you will have numerous opportunities to learn about worksite wellness and to network with other professionals. Benefits of membership include:
- Education and tools about worksite wellness
- Professional development programs and speakers
- Networking with leading worksite wellness professionals
- Recognition and promotion of your participation in EFHC
- Membership directory
These services are available to organizations who register to become members. Membership is free. To become an EFHC member, employers must complete the CDC Worksite Health ScoreCard.
The CDC Worksite Health Scorecard is a free online tool that helps employers assess whether they have implemented healthy worksite strategies. It’s used to assess current information and programs you offer your employees, help identify any gaps and track improvements over time.
To apply, go to
www.scph.org/efhc
to register and complete the ScoreCard.
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Diabetes Awareness Month
November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to bring attention to diabetes. In partnership with the
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
, this year’s focus is on the link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Adults with diabetes are nearly twice as likely to die from heart disease or stroke as people without diabetes.
This is because over time, high blood glucose from diabetes can damage your blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart. The good news is that the steps you take to manage your diabetes can also help lower your chances of having heart disease or a stroke:
- Stop smoking or using other tobacco products.
- Manage your A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.
- Develop or maintain healthy lifestyle habits - be more physically active and learn ways to manage stress.
- Take medicines as prescribed by your doctor.
Visit
niddk.nih.gov
for more information on diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Drive safely as it gets darker
Daylight Saving Time ends every year on the first Sunday in November. This means it starts to get darker earlier. As we set our clocks backward by one hour in most areas of the country, here are some
tips for driving at night
from the National Safety Council.
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Have you gotten your flu shot yet this year?
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Tis the season! Check out the CDC website on influenza to
learn more.
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Does your company perform trenching or excavation?
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Do you contract with a company that does, or even know one? If so, it’s important to know enough to save a life! Visit OSHA's webpage on safe trenching to
learn more
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SCSC Sponsored Training
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CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogen Training and Stop the Bleed Certification
LOCATION
Tangier's
DATE AND TIME
12/5/19 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
COST
SCSC Members $25 (includes lunch)
Non-member $75 (includes lunch)
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BWC Classes at the North Canton Office: Register at BWC Learning Center
Electrical Basics – Nov 5 half day
Effective Safety Teams – Nov 13
Fall Hazards in Construction and Maintenance – December 10-11
BWC Classes at the Cambridge Office:
Register at BWC Learning Center
Violence in the Workplace – Dec 12
OSHA Recordkeeping Half-day Workshop – Dec 12
Above classes qualify for an external training credit for BWC's Safety Council Rebate Program. Certificate must be presented to Summit County Safety Council.
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Safety Council Rebate Program Requirements
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For those members who are eligible to participate in BWC's Safety Council Rebate Program this year, the following requirements must be met between 7/1/19 and 6/30/20:
- Enrollment with safety council by 7/31/19.
- Attendance at 10 Safety council meetings/events. At least 8 thru the local safety council. You can get credit for up to two meetings at BWC's safety training courses or other offsite industry-specific training courses/seminars. Certificates must be submitted to safety council no later than 6/30/20. Online courses do not qualify.
- CEO attendance at one safety council sponsored meeting.
- Submit semi-annual reports for the 2019 calendar year.
Check your company's participation
here
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Sponsor a Safety Council Meeting
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Did you know that your company can sponsor a safety council meeting? This is a great way to reach 200+ companies and highlight your services. The average attendance at these meetings is 200-240.
A $150.00 sponsorship includes your corporate logo in our newsletter (as above) and in the overhead scrolling announcements played 1 hour prior to the meeting for the month you choose to sponsor, 5 minutes of business related commercial time at the podium, a table for display items, an opportunity to giveaway promotional items and two complimentary meals.
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