Portage County Safety Council Podcast

How to Talk to Employees About Stress

Episode 253: Since the beginning of the pandemic, stress has been at an all time high. In this interview from November 2020, Luci Payne and Barb Furst of IMPACT Solutions EAP joined us to discuss how we can talk to employees about stress. Click here to watch the video.

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How to Prevent Compassion Fatigue & Employee Burnout

Episode 252: From compassion fatigue to burnout, Barbare Rubel, keynote speaker and Executive Director at the Griefwork Center, shares with us how employers can use her FABULOUS model to prevent these and more.

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Leading vs. Lagging Indicators

Episode 251: Justin Deflumeri, MS, GSP, Owner of Optimal Safety Inspections, joined us to chat about leading vs.lagging indicators. Justin also shares fun stories on how he often makes safety fun and more engaging.

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Let’s Talk About Suicide

Episode 250: Katie Cretella, Director of Clinical Services, Trumbull County Mental Health & Recovery Board, joined us to talk about suicide for Mental Health Awareness Month. 

Free Mental Health Awareness Campaign resources are now available! Click here to download the free campaign poster (11x17).

For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Let’s Talk About PTSD

Episode 249: Kelly Younkins, a Clinical Consultant and a Clinical Supervisor for Family & Community Services, Inc., joined us to talk about PTSD for Mental Health Awareness Month. 

Free Mental Health Awareness Campaign resources are now available! Click here to download the free campaign poster (11x17).

For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Please note: this interview was recorded on March 10, 2022. 

Let’s Talk About Anxiety

Episode 248: Kelly Younkins, a Clinical Consultant and a Clinical Supervisor for Family & Community Services, Inc., joined us to talk about anxiety for Mental Health Awareness Month. 

Free Mental Health Awareness Campaign resources are now available! Click here to download the free campaign poster (11x17).

For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Please note: this interview was recorded on March 3, 2022. 

Let’s Talk About Depression

Episode 247: Kelly Younkins, a Clinical Consultant and a Clinical Supervisor for Family & Community Services, Inc., joined us to talk about depression for Mental Health Awareness Month. 

Free Mental Health Awareness Campaign resources are now available! Click here to download the free campaign poster (11x17).

For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Please note: this interview was recorded on February 24, 2022. 

Mental Health Checkups

Episode 246: Most of us complete an annual checkup with our family doctor as a preventative measure for our physical health but how many of us do the same for our mental health? Clinical Consultant, Kelly Younkins, shares her idea of annual "mental health checkups" that could revolutionize the mental health industry!

Free Mental Health Awareness Campaign resources are now available! Click here to download the free campaign poster (11x17).

For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Please note: this interview was recorded on March 17, 2022. 

[Powered Industrial Trucks] Aftermarket Safety Enhancements (Live)

Episode 245: Have you looked into aftermarket enhancements to help improve safety at your facility but aren't sure where to start? Matt Mohler, Director of Facilities & EHS Manager at Delta Systems, Inc., in Streetsboro, OH, highlights a few products that you may want to consider. This is an excerpt from episode 242, click here to listen to his full presentation.  For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

What OSHA Considers a Powered Industrial Truck (Live)

Episode 244: Is a motorized pallet jack considered a powered industrial truck? How about a tractor? Matt Mohler, Director of Facilities & EHS Manager at Delta Systems, Inc., in Streetsboro, OH, presents on how OSHA defines a P.I.T. This is an excerpt from episode 242, click here to listen to his full presentation.  For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!