
The Safety Leadership Collective is a podcast by the Portage County Safety Council, bringing people together to elevate workplace safety, leadership, and well-being. Based in Ravenna, Ohio, we spark meaningful conversations with safety and leadership experts from across the nation—sharing insights, inspiration, and practical ideas that help build stronger cultures and safer workplaces for all.
Episodes

Monday Aug 16, 2021
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Episode 213: Timothy Brewster, Director of Loss Prevention & Recovery Unit at National Interstate Insurance Company presents on fleet safety at our May 27, 2021, virtual meeting. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
![[Q & A] Robot Safety](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog2497279/Robotic_Arms8fnfv_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
[Q & A] Robot Safety
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Episode 212: Mark Eitzman, Safety and Project Manager at Integrated Mill Systems, answers questions after his presentation on Safety Considerations for Robots in Manufacturing. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
![[Safety Culture] Include Soft Skills in Your Training](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog2497279/Training_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
[Safety Culture] Include Soft Skills in Your Training
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Episode 211: Ami Gignac & Katie Woodhall, Managing Partners at Sparrow Tale, chat with us about how training your staff in soft skills can improve your safety culture in the long-run! This is an excerpt from e175, click here to listen to the full interview. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
![[Safety Culture] Better Communication Connects](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog2497279/Communication_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
[Safety Culture] Better Communication Connects
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Episode 210: Ami Gignac & Katie Woodhall, Managing Partners at Sparrow Tale, chat with us about how better communication improves the connection between your employees and your safety message! This is an excerpt from e175, click here to listen to the full interview. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today! Sponsored by UH Portage Medical Center.

Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Shine a Light on Domestic Violence
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Episode 209: Domestic violence happens everywhere and victims come in all ages & genders! Donya Buchanan & Amy Kelly of Safer Futures joined us to chat about domestic violence and give us a snapshot of how often it happens in the Portage County area. Click here to watch the video. Click here for more info on their 2021 Community Awareness Walk. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today! Sponsored by UH Portage Medical Center.
![[Safety Culture] Employee Engagement Creates Buy-in](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog2497279/Employee_Engagement6pd6i_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
[Safety Culture] Employee Engagement Creates Buy-in
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Episode 208: Ami Gignac & Katie Woodhall, Managing Partners at Sparrow Tale, chat with us about how employee engagement creates buy-in and can help shift your safety culture! This is an excerpt from e175, click here to listen to the full interview. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today! Sponsored by UH Portage Medical Center.
![[Safety Culture] The Importance of Management Commitment](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog2497279/Management_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday May 26, 2021
[Safety Culture] The Importance of Management Commitment
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Episode 207: Ami Gignac & Katie Woodhall, Managing Partners at Sparrow Tale, chat with us about the importance of management commitment in regards to shifting safety culture! This is an excerpt from e175, click here to listen to the full interview. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today! Sponsored by UH Portage Medical Center.

Friday May 21, 2021
Get Outside with Portage Parks!
Friday May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
Episode 206: Andrea Metzler and Jennifer White of the Portage Park District, joined us on Zoom to chat about their parks and the benefits of spending time outdoors! Click here to watch the video. Click here to get a free poster today. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today! Sponsored by UH Portage Medical Center.

Tuesday May 11, 2021
Recharge Your Workers’ Compensation Program (Live)
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Episode 205: This is a live recording of our Virtual Safety Council meeting on Thursday, February 25, 2021. The topic was Recharge Your Workers’ Compensation Program and it was presented by Debbie O’Connell & Wendy Sergent, Regional Managers, 1-888-OhioComp. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today! Sponsored by UH Portage Medical Center.

Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
How Stress Affects Anxiety & Rest
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Episode 204: Joshua Hill, Therapist at Preferred Care Counseling, joined us to chat about how stress affects anxiety, rest, health, performance and more! For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today! Sponsored by UH Portage Medical Center.
