Your March 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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No Place is Off Limits!
Michael Thome
Technical Service Manager
Rentokil Pest Control
LOCATION
Tangier
DATE AND TIME
March 18, 2020 - 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
COST
$17.00
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From healthcare, to industrial, to residential sites...no place is off limits to bed bugs! A commercial facility can go from no bed bugs to a full blown infestation almost overnight. This population explosion of bed bugs becomes a serious threat to business owners. Get the creepy-crawly facts on these and other pests if time permits.
Mike Thome began his career in the Pest Control industry over 18 years ago. He started as a technician in the Rentokil North America office located in Cleveland, OH. Mike worked as a pest technician for 12 years. His daily route consisted mainly of Commercial Customers. He provided pest service to Third Party Audited accounts including hospitals and colleges. While a technician he also performed fumigation, vegetation management and Sentricon Termite services.
After being promoted to Operations Manager, Mike continued his education and achieved his ACE Certification (Associated Certified Entomologist) and became AIB Certified (American Institute of Baking for food safety and Hygiene). As a manager Mike was responsible for 14 technicians overseeing their daily routes, training and assisting with the overall business operation in Cleveland.
Mike began his Technical Services Manager role in 2017. He has worked to write Technical Service Protocols for National Accounts such as Speedway and Starbucks. Mike continues to be involved with fumigation services by assisting local offices. In his new position Mike helps to provide pest solutions for accounts with persistent problems. He also completes facility assessments for pharmaceutical customers. Mike continues to be involved with training by overseeing the career advancement of new hires for his local offices. Mike also loves the opportunity to speak about pests and pest control.
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Q
: I am hearing a lot about trench & excavation hazards recently. Besides cave-ins, are there any other hazards I should be aware of?
A:
Many construction workers are injured and killed in trench and excavation collapses each year. Although collapsing is the major hazard with trenches and excavations, there are others that you should be aware of, as well.
- Trenches and excavations can be deficient of oxygen or could contain hazardous concentrations of gases like carbon monoxide. Stay out of the trench or excavation and report to your supervisor if either hazard is a possibility.
- Watch out for buried electrical cables that could cause injuries or electrocutions. Excavators are supposed to call local utilities before they dig, but it's safest to assume that they haven’t. If you see a cable, assume it is hot. Get out immediately without coming into contact with it and report to your supervisor.
- Watch for water lines and avoid breaking them. Broken lines will cause trenches and excavations to cave in quickly. If you see water inside a trench or excavation, get out immediately and contact your supervisor.
- Watch for buried gas lines and other buried hazards. They could cause injuries. For example, a broken natural gas line could be ignited by a welding spark, torch, cigarette or other source.
- Be aware of falling and moving objects while working, especially when an equipment operator is lowering pipe, shoring materials or other objects into the trench or excavation. Keep well away from the process.
- Remember that changing weather conditions may affect the stability of the soil in a trench or excavation. When changes in weather occur, such as rain, snow, ice storms, heavy winds or extended periods of hot, dry, weather, stay out of the trench until it is inspected by someone with the knowledge and experience to know whether entering could be hazardous.
- Always maintain an accessible means of exiting the trench or excavation such as a ladder or ramp. There should be an accessible exit within 25 feet of every worker inside the trench or excavation.
Cari Gray is an Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC)
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5 Tips to Boost Your Health
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t’s no secret that the average American diet isn’t super healthy, by industry expert standards. In addition to eating too many calories from fat, sugar and refined grains, many Americans do not eat enough fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
When you consider how important a healthy diet is for overall health and disease prevention, this is pretty alarming. Improving your diet could extend your life span and reduce the chances of costly chronic disease like heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
Listed below are some simple ways to get started on your healthy eating journey.
- Eat breakfast every day
- Plan as many home-cooked meals as you can
- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables
- Beware of sweetened drinks
- Choose food sensibly when eating out
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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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BWC Offering $2 Million in Trenching Safety Grants and launches new Trench Safety Website
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The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) announced a new $2 million safety grant program to assist employers in purchasing equipment to protect their workers while working in trenching and excavating situations.
BWC’s Trench Safety Grant program provides 4-to-1 matching funds, up to $12,000, to Ohio private and public employers covered by the State Insurance Fund who wish to purchase equipment to substantially reduce or eliminate injuries and illnesses associated with trenching and excavation.
Learn more
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As Coronavirus Spreads, Use Smart Communications to Spread Word on Your Plans
By Bruce Hennes, Hennes Communications
Struggling with how and what to say to your organization's employees as the Coronavirus spreads?
Find suggestions here
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Workplace Eye Wellness Month
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Prevent Blindness has declared March as Workplace
Eye Wellness Month
to provide employers and employees with free information on the dangers of blue light, digital devices and
vision
, and
eye
injury prevention in order to promote
eye
health at work.
Learn more
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SCSC Sponsored Training Events
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NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace and Arc Flash Training
LOCATION
Tangier
DATE AND TIME
3/26/2020 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
COST
SCSC Members $20 (includes lunch)
Non-member cost $50.00
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CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogen Training and Stop the Bleed Certification
LOCATION
Tangier
DATE AND TIME
4/9/2020 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
COST
SCSC Members $35 (i
ncludes lunch)
Non-member $85
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Above events qualify as a regular meeting credit for BWC's Safety Council Rebate Program.
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External Training Events
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Ohio Safety Congress & Expo
March 11-13, 2020
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Growing Resiliant, Impactful Teams: Free Training Series
January 7, February 4, March 3, April 7, 2020
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Above events 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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BWC Classes at the North Canton Office: Register at BWC Learning Center
Hazard Communication Half-day Workshop – March 5
Controlling Workers' Compensation Costs – March 18
Powered Industrial Trucks: Developing a Training Program Half-day Workshop – March 19 AM
Violence in the Workplace - March 19 PM
Restaurant and Food Service Safety Workshop – March 23 AM
Ergonomics: Developing an Effective Process – April 1
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Refresher – April 14
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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