The Safety Leadership Collective

How Stress Affects Workplace Safety

Episode 149: Is stress really a safety concern? In this episode, Mike & Nic chat about stress before & during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it significantly impacts your workforce, even in regards to safety!  For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!

How to Take Care of Your Mental Health During COVID-19

Episode 148: Jennifer Parmenter, Clinical Counseling Supervisor at Family & Community Services, Inc., in Kent, OH, called in to give us some tips on how to take care of ourselves and our mental health during the COVID-19 crisis! For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

[Get Outside] Dix Park in Ravenna

Episode 147: Jennifer White, Education Program Coordinator at the Portage Park District, takes us on a hike at Dix Park in Ravenna, OH, for her very first Walk with Jen! Click here to watch the video on You Tube.  For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Staying Active at Home During the Lockdown

Episode 146: Leslee Keegan of I'm Power Fitness Center in Ravenna, OH, called in to give us tips on how to stay active at home during the COVID-19 lockdown! Check out her Facebook page for more info today! For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

[Safety Crash Course] JSA & JHA Basics (Live)

Episode 145: This is a live recording of the 4th of 4 Safety Crash Course - Part 1 presentations at our monthly workplace safety luncheon on February 13, 2020. The topic was JSA & JHA Basics and it was presented by Debbie O’Connell, Regional Account Manager, 1-888-OhioComp. Click here to view the power point. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

[Health Talk] COVID-19

Episode 144: Becky Lehman and Ali Mitchel of the Portage County Combined Health District, joined us to talk about COVID-19 and what we can do to prevent it! Please Note: this episode was recorded on 3/18/20 and at the time of this publishing, state & federal agencies are providing updates multiple times a day. Please visit the CDC or coronavirus.ohio.gov for more up to date information. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

[Safety Crash Course] Forklift Safety Basics (Live)

Episode 143: This is a live recording of the 3rd of 4 Safety Crash Course - Part 1 presentations at our monthly workplace safety luncheon on February 13, 2020. The topic was Forklift Safety Basics and it was presented by Robert Campbell, Safety Coordinator, Viking Forge Corporation. Click here to view the power point. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

[Safety Crash Course] PPE Basics (Live)

Episode 142: This is a live recording of the 2nd of 4 Safety Crash Course - Part 1 presentations at our monthly workplace safety luncheon on February 13, 2020. The topic was PPE Basics and it was presented by Twilla Watson, Human Resources Manager, Hess Print Solutions. Click here to view the power point. For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!

[Safety Blast] Proper Handwashing Tips

Episode 141: Justin Rechichar, Program Supervisor from the Portage County Health District gives us some tips on how to wash our hands properly to prevent the spread of illnesses! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!

[Safety Crash Course] Lockout Tagout Basics (Live)

Episode 140: This is a live recording of the first of four Safety Crash Course - Part 1 presentations at our monthly workplace safety luncheon on February 13, 2020. The topic was Lockout Tagout Basics and it was presented by Renee Onesti, Director of Engineering & Maintenance, Kent Elastomer Products, Inc. Click here to view the power point. For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!