Portage County Safety Council Podcast

Interview with Brad Hurtig

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.

5 Reasons to Join an Ohio Safety Council

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!

Fall Protection Interview

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!

Safety Talk: Fall Protection Harness Inspections

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!

Safety Talk: The ABC's of Fall Protection

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!

May 'Stand-Down to Prevent Falls' Challenge 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!

Silica Standard Interview

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!

2018 Portage County Workplace Health & Safety Expo Announcement

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!

Trench Safety Interview

Episode 23: Nic Coia interviews Eric White, Safety Consultant for the Ohio BWC, for an in-depth conversation on trench safety! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!

Community Spotlight: Portage Safe Communities

Episode 22: Lynette Blasimen, Project Director, gives us an overview of Portage Safe Communities! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website today!