
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

Saturday May 26, 2018
Safety Blast: Hydroplaning
Saturday May 26, 2018
Saturday May 26, 2018
Episode 33: Lori Cook, Traffic Safety Advisor for AAA East Central NEO gives us a few tips on how to prevent hydroplaning! This episode would make a great tool box talk! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!

Monday May 21, 2018
Expo Breakout Sessions Preview
Monday May 21, 2018
Monday May 21, 2018
Episode 32: Mike & Nic discuss the 16 safety education courses that will be available during the breakout sessions at the 2018 Portage County Workplace Health & Safety Expo on June 22, 2018, 8am-3pm, at Maplewood Career Center in Ravenna, OH! Click here for more info about the expo!

Monday May 14, 2018
Interview with Brad Hurtig
Monday May 14, 2018
Monday May 14, 2018
Episode 31: Our keynote speaker Brad Hurtig stayed over with us to share his inspirational comeback story after a devastating workplace injury that changed his life! He gives us some key principles to stay safe at work and to "find a way" through any adversity! For more information about Brad, visit his website at www.bradhurtigsafety.com.

Monday May 07, 2018
5 Reasons to Join an Ohio Safety Council
Monday May 07, 2018
Monday May 07, 2018
Episode 30: Ever consider enrolling your company in an Ohio Safety Council program? Here's 5 reasons why you should! Click here to learn more or to find a local safety council near you! If you're in the Portage County area, click to learn more about the Portage County Safety Council today!

Friday Apr 27, 2018
Fall Protection Interview
Friday Apr 27, 2018
Friday Apr 27, 2018
Episode 29: Nic Coia interviews Eric White, Construction Safety Consultant for the Ohio BWC, for an in-depth conversation on fall protection! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!

Friday Apr 27, 2018
Safety Talk: Fall Protection Harness Inspections
Friday Apr 27, 2018
Friday Apr 27, 2018
Episode 28: Eric White, Construction Safety Consultant for the Ohio BWC, gives some tips on how to properly inspect fall protection harnesses! This episode would make a great tool box talk! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!

Friday Apr 27, 2018
Safety Talk: The ABC's of Fall Protection
Friday Apr 27, 2018
Friday Apr 27, 2018
Episode 27: Eric White, Construction Safety Consultant for the Ohio BWC, gives us an overview of The ABC's of Fall Protection! This episode would make a great tool box talk! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!

Monday Apr 23, 2018
May 'Stand-Down to Prevent Falls' Challenge 2018
Monday Apr 23, 2018
Monday Apr 23, 2018
Episode 26: The BWC Canton/Cambridge safety staff is hosting a Safety Council Challenge in honor of OSHA’s “National Stand-down to Prevent Falls” campaign. Nic Coia, Ohio BWC & PCSC rep gives us an overview of the challenge. For more information about this event or the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!

Monday Apr 16, 2018
Silica Standard Interview
Monday Apr 16, 2018
Monday Apr 16, 2018
Episode 25: Rick Maj, Industrial Hygienist from the Ohio BWC stayed over last week to give our listeners a quick snapshot of his presentation and a brief overview of OSHA's new silica standard. For more information about this event or the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!

Monday Apr 09, 2018
2018 Portage County Workplace Health & Safety Expo Announcement
Monday Apr 09, 2018
Monday Apr 09, 2018
Episode 24: Nic & Mike talk about the upcoming 3rd biannual Portage County Workplace Health & Safety Expo on June 22, 2018, at Maplewood Career Center, in Ravenna, OH! For more information about this event or the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!
