Your July 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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Virtual Safety Council Meeting
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at noon
Join us for Summit County Safety Council's first virtual safety council meeting featuring Donna Skoda, Summit County Public Health Commissioner. Donna will present a COVID-19 update to include:
- Current numbers update
- State Orders
- Summit County as Red/Level Three through Public Health Advisory System
- Local Orders
- City of Akron
- Other areas?
- Testing Capacity/Capabilities
- Masks
- Reopening
- Schools
- Businesses
Donna Skoda, MS., RD.,LD. is the Health Commissioner for the Summit County Public Health. She has worked in community based public health programs for over 25years. Her current responsibilities include overall management of the health district including the assessment and epidemiological components within the Health District, data and information systems and general strategic planning for the health district in the community. She has served as staff for the Summit 2020: A Quality of Life Project from the beginning and continues to assist with the local management.
Previously, Ms. Skoda was employed in Cuyahoga County for 15 years implementing community-based programs in the areas of nutrition and many other areas in public health, the community and within hospital systems. She is a registered, licensed dietitian with a Master’s degree in Public Health and Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University.
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Q: How can we store items on shelving to be more ergonomically friendly?
A: Small, lighter items on the top. Heavier but usually not weighing more than 40 pounds in the middle and lighter, taller items on the bottom shelves.
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Updated 7/16/2020
Cari Gray is an Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC)
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Boost Your Mental Well-Being During These Uncertain Times
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has cuased uncertainty, stress and worry for many for the past few months. Even as businesses begin to reopen and restrictions are lifted, many Americans are experiencing considerable anxiety.
In fact, according to a recent Gallup poll, nearly 60% of U.S. adults
reported daily stress and worry due to the pandemic.
While experiencing stress or anxiety over the health and economic fears brought on by COVID-19 is normal, if you don’t take steps to cope with these feelings, you can put yourself at risk for long-term health effects.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted daily life and caused stress and anxiety for many, even as we enter our new normal. If left unchecked, these feelings can have negative effects on your mental well-being. Take the following steps today to help keep your stress and anxiety under control:
- Stay informed, but don’t obsess – It can be easy to become overwhelmed by watching the news and reviewing the updates of the COVID-19 situation. While it’s important to be informed of the situation, you should not obsess over the news.
- Focus on what you can control – Focusing on the things you can’t control, like the course of the pandemic and actions of others, will only fuel anxiety and stress. Instead focus on the things that you have control over, including staying home when possible, washing your hands, wearing a mask and practicing social distancing.
- Connect with friends and family – Sometimes, the best way to cope with your stress is to talk to a loved one. Leverage technology to safely talk with friends or family during these times.
- Use healthy coping mechanisms – There are a variety of healthy ways to mitigate your stress and anxiety, which include getting exercise, sticking to a routine, spending time outside and meditating.
- Talk to a professional – If your stress or anxiety is overwhelming, contact alicensed mental health professional.
Submitted by Lisa Hoffert
HOC Transport
SCSC Wellness Committee
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2020 SCSC AED Grants Awarded
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Congratulations to A3T, LLC and Ken-Tool, Inc., the recipients of the 2020 SCSC AED Grants! Each recieved a $1000.00 grant to purchase AED equipment. SCSC will not be offering an AED Grant during the FY 21 Fiscal Year due to a decrease in subsidy funding for the year.
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Surviving the Hot Weather
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Millions of U.S. workers are exposed to heat in their workplaces. Although illness from exposure to heat is preventable, every year, thousands become sick from occupational heat exposure, and some cases are fatal.
Read more
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Ohio Department of Health’s COVID-19 website
The Ohio Department of health has developed a
COVID-19 website
that includes updates, prevention tips, resources for health-care workers, and much more all in one location.
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New BWC Services Catalog
BWC's Division of Safety & Hygiene
Safety Services Catalog
lists the safety services and programs available to employers. These services and programs are available at no additional cost since they're available to you as part of your workers' compensation premium.
In addition to describing the safety services and programs available, the catalog contains detailed descriptions of all safety-related course offerings, and also lists and describes safety-related DVDs and streaming videos.
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BWC Classes at the North Canton Office: Register at BWC Learning Center
BWC Class Information:
BWC’s Division of Safety and Hygiene (DSH) has canceled all classes through September 30, 2020.
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