
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

Dec 8, 2021
Dec 8, 2021
39 min
Episode 227: Jennifer Parmenter, Clinical Counseling Supervisor at Family & Community Services, Inc., in Kent, OH, joined us to talk about how stress is affecting us since the pandemic. She also gives us advice on when to know we need help beyond self-care and our personal support systems. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
![[Community Spotlight] Streetsboro is on the Rise](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog2497279/Streetsboro_400_x_225_b1sib_300x300.jpg)
Nov 29, 2021
Nov 29, 2021
39 min
Episode 226: Mayor Glenn Broska and Coach Jim Lovejoy joined us to chat about the revitalization of the City of Streetsboro and the community coming together for the sake of legacy. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
![[Community Spotlight] Main Street Mile in Ravenna](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog2497279/Main_Street_Mile_300_6cdd5_300x300.png)
Nov 15, 2021
Nov 15, 2021
13 min
Episode 225: Chelsea Gregor of Main Street Ravenna joined us to talk about the new Main Street Mile project in Ravenna, OH. We discuss how she came up with the idea, future use and how other communities can do something similar. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today

Nov 8, 2021
Nov 8, 2021
43 min
Episode 224: Nicholas Coia, Industrial Safety Consultant for the Ohio BWC, presents on Finding Facts, Not Faults: How to Improve Safety After an Injury. Click here to watch the video. Click here to view the slides or here for the handout mentioned. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today
![[Workplace Wellness] Prediabetes Prevention](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog2497279/Prediabetes_300x300.jpg)
Nov 4, 2021
Nov 4, 2021
23 min
Episode 223: According to the Cleveland Clinic, "more than 84% of those with prediabetes don’t even know they have it since prediabetes often has no symptoms." In this episode, we're joined by Nicole Smith, Diabetes Program Consultant, & Liz Curry, Diabetes Coordinator at the Ohio Department of Health, to talk about prediabetes and why employers should be concerned about it.. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today
![[Health Talk] Stroke Awareness](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog2497279/Medical_300x300.jpg)
Oct 29, 2021
Oct 29, 2021
6 min
Episode 222: University Hospitals Portage Medical Center briefly shared about strokes at one of our virtual meetings for Stroke Awareness Month. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today

Oct 19, 2021
Oct 19, 2021
53 min
Episode 221: Clinical Consultant Kelly Bako Younkins, joined us to talk stress at work and beyond! Click here to view the video recording. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today

Oct 12, 2021
Oct 12, 2021
46 min
Episode 220: Matt Campbell, Head Football Coach at Iowa State University, presents live to our safety council on how to create a winning culture! Click here to view the video recording. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today

Sep 30, 2021
Sep 30, 2021
6 min
Episode 219: Timothy Brewster, Director of the Loss Prevention & Recovery Unit at National Interstate Insurance Company, answers questions after his presentation on Reducing the Risk of Accidents Through Effective Fleet Safety Controls. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Sep 23, 2021
Sep 23, 2021
31 min
Episode 218: In this follow up interview, Marissa Scott, Industrial Hygiene Consultant at Safex, chats with us about noise hazards, ototoxins, sound level apps and more! Click here to watch a video of the Zoom call. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
