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A Network to Educate, Empower and Prevent
Our Mission: To promote well being and injury prevention by offering informational and educational opportunities to both the private and public sectors within the community.
In cooperation with the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC)
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Safety Council Meeting
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Our Lady of the Cedars
507 S. Cleveland Massillon Rd. Fairlawn, OH 44333
Registration, networking and lunch begin at 11:30
Meeting begins at noon
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Consequences of Distracted Driving and Ohio's New Law
featuring
Ohio State highway Patrol
Distracted driving can increase the chance of a motor vehicle crash. Anything that takes your attention away from driving can be a distraction. Sending a text message, talking on a cell phone, using a navigation system, and eating while driving are a few examples of distracted driving.
Senate Bill 288 goes into effect on April 1. The bill designates the use of cell phones and other electronic communications devices while driving as a primary traffic offense for all drivers and allows law enforcement to immediately pull over a distracted driver upon witnessing a violation. Join us as we host the Ohio State Highway Patrol to learn up-to-date statistics and details of the new law.
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Q: Do I need fall protection on a scissors lift?
A: The short answer is NO, in terms of a harness and lanyard. OSHA only requires the use of the guardrails. However, some employers and contractors make it a requirement on their worksites. It’s also important to provide training to operators of Scissors Lifts. The training
requirements are found under the Scaffolding Standard. OSHA requires that operators be familiar with and trained in the following:
- The nature of any electrical hazards, fall hazards and falling object hazards in the work area
- The proper use of the lift, and the proper handling of materials on the lift
- The maximum intended load and the load-carrying capacities of the lift used
- The nature of Scissor Lift hazards
- The correct procedures for erecting, disassembling, moving, operating, repairing,
inspecting, and maintaining the type of Scissors Lift being used
For more comprehensive information on Scissors Lifts. Refer to ANSI A92.22 & A92.24 Mobile
Elevating Work Platform Standards
Cari Gray is an Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC).
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National Nutrition Month® | Created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and celebrated in March, National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign to educate the public about healthful eating.. | | | | | |
National Sleep Foundation Announces 2023 Dates for the 25th Anniversary of Sleep Awareness Week® | National Sleep Foundation has announced Sleep Awareness Week ® 2023 will take place from March 12-18, celebrating the 25 th Anniversary of its annual campaign. Sleep Awareness Week serves as a call to action for the public to recognize their sleep as a crucial part of health and well-being. | | | | | |
Want to live a longer and healthier life? Stay well-hydrated, say researchers from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. The National Academies of Medicine recommends that women drink six to nine cups of fluids a day. For men, it's eight to 12. | | | | | |
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WelcomeBack!
Ohio Safety Congress & Expo® live and in-person at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, March 8 - 10, 2023.
| Attend educational sessions by leading experts and connect with hundreds of vendors at the Expo Marketplace. Whatever your need for 2023, We've Got You Covered. All sessions will be delivered live, in-person at the Greater Columbus Convention Center of the Expo Marketplace. Keynotes and multiple concurrent sessions will be streamed live to an online audience = flexibility. | | | | | |
Daylight Saving Time begins every year on the second Sunday in March. We "lose" an hour when the clocks are set forward (except in Hawaii and most of Arizona), and for many, that means a tired couple of days as our bodies adjust. The consequences of fatigue can be serious, so plan accordingly. | | | | | |
8 Important March 2023 Safety Topics To Cover + Spring Safety Tips | The hazards that your workers face change with the seasons, and so should the topics of your safety talks. For example, if you discuss the best ways to prevent sunburn in your January safety topics, there is a lot less chance of employees remembering the details by the time it becomes relevant again! | | | | | |
National Ladder Safety Month | National Ladder Safety Month Marketing Guide: Our voice is stronger together. Help Us spread our message. Thank you for your support of the 2023 National Ladder Safety Month! We have developed this marketing kit to help you promote the value of this important program and spread the word to your network. | | | | | |
7 tips for safe use of ladders | Ladders are common at workplaces across the country. So common, according to Ryan Moss, president of the American Ladder Institute, that safety can get overlooked. "I think it's important for us to realize that ladders are safety equipment, not just a throwaway tool," Moss said. The numbers back him up. | | | | | |
Post your 300A Summary at your workplace through April. Submit your 300A Summary information to the Injury Tracking Application by March 2. | | | | | |
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Workplace Eye Wellness Month | Prevent Blindness has declared March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month in an effort to help keep eyes healthy, safe and protected on the job. Whether a job is | | | | | |
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) News | |
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BWC Relaunches the Safety Intervention Grant
The Safety Intervention Grant Program (SIG) is now accepting applications! Employers can complete their application and their reporting requirements online.
The SIG program provides 3-to-1 matching funds up to $40,000 for state fund private and public employers. The funds are available to purchase equipment to substantially reduce or eliminate injuries and illness associated with a particular task or operation.
Substance Use Recovery and Workplace Safety Program
Through the Substance Use Recovery and Workplace Safety Program (SURWSP), eligible employers will be reimbursed for qualifying expenses related to implementing, operating and maintaining a drug-free workplace program.
Safety Congress and Expo
The Ohio Safety Congress and Expo® will return to the Greater Columbus Convention Center March 8-10. Our hotel block is now open. Book early for the best selection and rates!
Resources and Class Information
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As a forum for workplace health and safety, Summit County Safety Council is offering opportunities for your company to showcase your product/services in front of approximately 150 people in the Health, Safety, Environmental and HR Fields during a monthly safety council meeting in the upcoming program year (7/1/22 to 6/30/23).
Advertising opportunities include:
- E-newsletter ad for the month of sponsorship (sent the beginning of the month to approx. 700 contacts)
- Blurb on meeting reminder (sent two days prior to meeting)
- Name and Link from our events page to sponsor's website for one month prior to meeting
- Blurb on Facebook
- Commercial speaking time up to 5 minutes during opening of the meeting
- Display table at meeting for promotional materials, brochures, signage
- Up to two paid lunches for sponsored meeting
Criteria:
- The service or products your company provides must have some degree of relevance or be aligned with our objectives.
- Newsletter ad info such as logo, tagline, contact information, call to action statement, etc. must be submitted by the 29th day of the month prior to the month of sponsorship.
- Limit to one event per year.
- We have a no-soliciting policy and cannot provide our membership contact information. However, a membership roster can be found on our website.
Cost:
$250.00
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