Portage County Safety Council Podcast

How Miller Transfer & Rigging Reduced Accidents By 40% In One Year!

Episode 292: In this episode, Nick Coia from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is joined by Diane Conner, Safety Manager at Miller Transfer and Rigging, and the 2024 Safety Improvement Award winner.

Diane shares her journey of transforming the safety culture at Miller Transfer and Rigging over the past two years. Learn about her strategies for building a collaborative and accountable safety department, which led to significant improvements in preventable accidents and SC&RA scores.

Discover Diane's approach to effective communication with a diverse fleet, the importance of interpersonal relationships, and the use of technology to share best practices and training. This episode is packed with valuable insights for safety professionals looking to enhance their programs.

Join us as we delve into the key elements of a successful safety program and get actionable advice on building strong relationships with your team. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!

For more information about the PCSC, visit their website at:  https://portagecountysafetycouncil.com/

Safety in Action: Keeping Employees Engaged in Safety Culture

Episode 291: In this episode, we dive into the concept of "Safety in Action" with Matt Mohler, the EHS Manager at Delta Systems in Streetsboro, OH. Matt shares his extensive experience as a safety manager and the journey of fostering a proactive safety culture in the workplace.

Matt discusses the importance of engaging employees, making safety a visible priority, and ensuring everyone understands their role in maintaining a safe environment. He emphasizes the significance of transparency, regular training, and promoting safety practices that extend beyond the workplace.

Tune in to learn practical strategies for improving safety culture, from effective communication and personal engagement to the implementation of comprehensive safety programs. Discover how a commitment to safety can positively impact both employees' work and personal lives.

Join us for an insightful conversation on building a safety culture that not only meets compliance standards but also prioritizes the well-being of every worker.

For more information about the PCSC, visit their website at:  https://portagecountysafetycouncil.com/

[OSC24 Preview] How to Deal with Difficult People

Episode 282: In this interview, Matt Lis, President of RM Leadership Group LLC (Crestcom), gives us a preview of his 2024 Ohio Safety Congress presentation titled, How to Deal with Difficult People. 

For more info on OSC24, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/

For more information about Matt, visit his website at: https://crestcom.com/leadership-trainer/matt-lis/

For more information about the PCSC, visit their website at:  https://portagecountysafetycouncil.com/

[OSC24 Preview] Overlooked to Influential: Dale Carnegie’s Guide

Episode 281: Merle Heckman, Ph.D., is the Chief Culture Officer and a Master Trainer at the Dale Carnegie Training of the Heartland.  He joined us on our podcast to give us a preview of his 2024 Ohio Safety Congress presentation titled, Overlooked to Influential: Dale Carnegie's Guide. 

For more info on OSC24, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/

To contact Merle, you can email him at: merle.heckman@dalecarnegie.com

For more information about the PCSC, visit their website at:  https://portagecountysafetycouncil.com/

 

3 Keys to Diffusing Angry Employees

Episode 280:  In this interview, Mike Thompson and Nicholas Coia discuss how to diffuse angry or contentious employees through power, choice and future orientation.

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How to Evaluate Your Training Programs

Episode 279: Dr. Drew Hinton, President & CEO of Arrow Safety, LLC, joined us to talk about how to evaluate and improve your safety training programs.

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[OSC23 Preview] Thrive in the Age of Disruption – Cultivate Peak Performance

Episode 276: Author & speaker, Mike Evans, says that "change is constant as business, technology, and society itself continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace." He joined us on Zoom to talk about how we can shape our safety culture and give us a preview of his 2023 Ohio Safety Congress presentation titled, Thrive in the Age of Disruption – Cultivate Peak Performance.

For more info on OSC23, visit www.ohiosafetycongress.com. 

For more information about Mike, visit his website at realmikeevans.com.

For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

[OSC23 Preview] The Buried Truth Uncovered

Episode 275: Eric Giguere was working on a sewer line project when the 6ft trench collapsed on top of him, nearly costing him his life and so much more!  He joined us on Zoom to share his story and give us a preview of his 2023 Ohio Safety Congress presentation titled, The Buried Truth Uncovered.

For more info on OSC23, visit www.ohiosafetycongress.com. 

For more information about Eric, visit his website at www.safetyawarenesssolutions.com.

For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

[OSC23 Preview] Safety in a Production Driven World

Episode 274: Having years of experience on both sides, Renee Onesti, Director of Operations at Kent Elastomer Products, understands how to bridge the gap between safety & production! She joined us on Zoom to share her insight and give us a preview of her 2023 Ohio Safety Congress presentation titled, Safety in a Production Driven World.

For more info on OSC23, visit www.ohiosafetycongress.com. 

For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

[OSC23 Preview] Believe in Safety

Episode 272: Brandon Schroeder survived a nearly fatal ARC flash accident that changed his life forever.  He joined us on Zoom to share his story and give us a preview of his 2023 Ohio Safety Congress presentation titled, Believe in Safety.

For more info on OSC23, visit www.ohiosafetycongress.com. 

For more information about Brandon, visit his website at www.believeinsafety.com.

For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!