
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

Oct 20, 2022
Oct 20, 2022
34 min
Episode 267: Kevin Mowers, President of Crestcom-Extended Management, Inc., joined us to talk about the need for leadership in safety and beyond!
For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Oct 10, 2022
Oct 10, 2022
9 min
Episode 266: David Costantino, co-founder of the annual NE Ohio Safety Expo, joined us to talk about the event which will take place on Thursday, October 2022, at the Eastwood Event Centre in Niles, OH.
Click here for more info on the NE Ohio Safety Expo.
For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
![[NE Ohio Safety Expo Preview] Are Transitional Work Programs Really Worth the Effort?](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog2497279/Shanna_Dunbar7f6l9_300x300.jpg)
Oct 3, 2022
Oct 3, 2022
10 min
Episode 265: Shanna Dunbar, President at Workplace Health Inc., joined us to talk about her 2022 NE Ohio Safety Expo presentation titled, Are Transitional Work Programs Really Worth the Effort?
Click here for more info on the NE Ohio Safety Expo.
For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
![[NE Ohio Safety Expo Preview] How to Reduce Complacency & Inspire Safety Excellence](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog2497279/Factory_1a00w1_300x300.jpg)
Sep 26, 2022
Sep 26, 2022
9 min
Episode 264: Cari Gray, Industrial Safety Consultant at the Ohio BWC, joined us to talk about her 2022 NE Ohio Safety Expo presentation titled, How to Reduce Complacency & Inspire Safety Excellence.
Click here for more info on the NE Ohio Safety Expo.
For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
![[NE Ohio Safety Expo Preview] Confined Space Identification and Hazards](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog2497279/Confined_Spaces7a5a3_300x300.jpg)
Sep 19, 2022
Sep 19, 2022
9 min
Episode 263: Jennifer Wasilk, owner of Sandstone EHS Services, LLC joined us to talk about her 2022 NE Ohio Safety Expo presentation titled, Confined Space Identification and Hazards.
Click here for more info on the NE Ohio Safety Expo.
For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
![[NE Ohio Safety Expo Preview] Lockout Tagout](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog2497279/LOTO_2be0sd_300x300.jpg)
Sep 15, 2022
Sep 15, 2022
13 min
Episode 262: Brian Zachetti, Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist at the Ohio BWC, joined us to talk about his 2022 NE Ohio Safety Expo presentation on Lockout/Tagout.
Click here for more info on the NE Ohio Safety Expo.
For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
![[NE Ohio Safety Expo Preview] Workers’ Compensation 101 – Basics from a MCO Perspective](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog2497279/Selling_Safety_small_b6dx8_300x300.jpg)
Sep 7, 2022
Sep 7, 2022
11 min
Episode 261: Cheryl Altizer, Account Executive at Promedica Medical Management, joined us to talk about her 2022 NE Ohio Safety Expo presentation titled, Workers’ Compensation 101 – Basics from a MCO prospective.
Click here for more info on the NE Ohio Safety Expo.
For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!

Aug 9, 2022
Aug 9, 2022
17 min
Episode 260: Jarrod Tomassi, President & Founder of Construction Life 365, joined us to talk about how he's helping to restore meaning, connection & camaraderie back to the construction industry!
For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
![[Community Spotlight] Portage County Becomes StormReady](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog2497279/Storm_Ready_-_PCHSEMA_2022btoj7_300x300.jpg)
Aug 1, 2022
Aug 1, 2022
19 min
Episode 259: Brett Lee, Deputy Director of the Portage County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, joined us to talk about the county's recent StormReady designation, tornadoes & more!
For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
![[Safety Blast] Diminished Hearing Protection Standard](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog2497279/Hearing_Protection8achw_300x300.jpg)
Jul 4, 2022
Jul 4, 2022
1 min
Episode 258: Nicholas Coia, Industrial Safety Consultant from the Ohio BWC, answers the question of the month regarding whether or not workers with diminished hearing still need to wear hearing protection.
For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
