BWC Programs and Initiatives and Their Impact on the Ohio Workplace 

With

Dan Fodor, Chief of Safety Services

Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
  April 10, 2024

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

At the Mediterranean Event Center

25021 Rockside Road, Bedford Heights 44146

 The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) was established in 1912 and is the exclusive provider of workers’ compensation insurance in Ohio serving 257,000 public and private employers. The BWC has nearly 1,600 employees and assets of approximately $21 billion, it is one of the largest state-run insurance systems in the United States.

 Dan Fodor will address the group regarding the various Programs and Initiatives that are currently being offered by the BWC, and their impact on public and private employers within the state of Ohio. He will also discuss Safety Services within the Bureau.

 Dan Fodor currently serves as Chief of Safety Services at the Ohio BWC. Dan has almost 33 years of experience at the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, including over 23 years in the Special Investigations Department and 8 years in the Internal Audit Department. He has served in his current role for about 1 ½ years. He received his B.S.B.A. in Accounting from Ohio State University. He is responsible for overseeing the Health & Wellness, Safety & Hygiene, and Workforce Safety Innovation Center teams.   

 Reservations are required for this meeting. 

  The cost of the luncheon meeting for members is $25 and $30 for non-members.

 Anyone making a reservation and do not attend without making a proper cancelation will be charged for the meeting. 

This meeting qualifies as 1 of the 10 meetings that are required under the BWC’s Safety Council Rebate Program.   

 IMPORTANT – For your organization to receive credit for attending the meeting you must stay until the end.   If you leave early, your organization may not receive credit for the meeting.

An OSHA Update with a Focus on Fall Protection

with

Elbert “Charlie” Shelton, OSHA Compliance Specialist

With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.

 This presentation will provide an update on current activities within OSHA and discuss various Programs and efforts being made to address issues where the agency is showing concern and focus. There will be a particular focus on fall protection as it has been a high priority because of its prominence on the OSHA Top 10 List of Violations through the years.

 Charlie Shelton has been with the U.S. DOL OSHA for 26 years. He served 13 years as a Safety Compliance Officer, two years as a Compliance Assistant Specialist, and nine years as Assistant Area Director. He has extensive Occupational Health background knowledge in both General Industry and Construction Industries. He currently serves as the Compliance Assistant Specialist for all the OSHA offices in the state of Ohio.

  The cost of the luncheon meeting for members is $25 and $30 for non-members. You may choose to pay online or pay at the door. Credit cards are not accepted for payment at the door.

 Anyone making a reservation and do not attend without making a proper cancelation will be charged for the meeting. This meeting qualifies as one of the ten meetings that are required under the BWC’s Safety Council Rebate Program.

 IMPORTANT – For your organization to receive credit for attending the meeting you must stay until the end. If you leave early, your organization may not receive credit for the meeting.

An Overview of Ohio EPA Regulatory Programs Common Violations & How to Prevent Them 

With

Tamara Girard & Miranda Garritano, Environmental Specialists

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, OEPA
  January 10, 2024

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

At Brennan’s Catering & Event Center

13000 Triskett Road, Cleveland 44111

 Many small businesses and communities are subject to environmental regulations. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, 0EPA regulates sources of air pollution, waste handling, wastewater, storm water discharges, and more.

 This presentation will provide an overview of the environmental regulations affecting both large and small businesses, common compliance violations and tips to prevent them. You will also hear more about Ohio EPA’s free and confidential compliance assistance services that can help you better understand and manage these regulations.

 Miranda Garritano and Tamara Girard are Environmental Specialists with the Ohio EPA’s Office of Compliance Assistance and Pollution Prevention with the Northeast District Office. Miranda provides businesses with technical assistance on environmental regulations and requirements. She has a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Mount Union and a M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. Tamara coordinates agency compliance assistance programs and leads compliance assistance work performed at the district level. She has a B.S. in biology from Siena College and a MPH in environmental health and toxicology from Albany State University.

Reservations are required for this meeting.  All attendees must make their payment on or before the meeting, members cannot request to be invoiced.  Anyone making a reservation and do not attend without making a proper cancellation will be charged for the meeting.  

This meeting qualifies as 1 of the 10 meetings that are required under the BWC’s Safety Council Rebate Program.

IMPORTANT – For your organization to receive credit for attending the meeting you must stay until the end. If you leave early, your organization may not receive credit for the meeting.

Register Now

Gamification in Training & Education

With

Dr. Daniel Snyder, CSP, CIT

Founder

www.safetymentor.com
June 7, 2022

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

 Many employers are making aggressive moves today in hiring a more diverse and inclusive workforce. In this effort, there comes new challenges to provide effective training for all employees. New concepts are being developed to meet this challenge such as gamification. What is gamification in training? Put simply, gamification is the act of transforming training lessons into a type of game that encourages learners to absorb information through an exciting and memorable approach.

 Dr. Snyder will discuss the steps necessary to leverage a learning experience platform that addresses the evolving challenges surrounding communication, learning and technology. Discover how to grow a learning ecosystem that unites the people, learning process, data and technology utilizing gamification to produce an interconnected learning experience. This approach provides personalized experiences, moving away from the “one size fits all” training approach with no consideration for the learner’s personal skill or background knowledge.

 The presenter is Dr. Daniel Snyder with 30 years of global occupational safety and health consulting experience, he partners with stakeholders to develop strategies for improving safety and health management systems by conducting workplace evaluations, facilitating research to improve safety performance, and designing customized educational curriculum.

The cost of this meeting is $5. This money will help ease the strain on the Safety Council’s budget due to the current situation.  We deeply appreciate your support and continued participation with our meetings during this difficult time.  Our virtual meeting will be available online to those who registered by connecting to the prescribed link that will be sent to them by email.   

Please note that the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation BWC’s Safety Council Rebate Program has been suspended for the Program Year 2021.       

The Rebate Program will be resuming July 2022- June 2023. In person luncheon meetings will begin in July 2022!

Is There a “Secret Sauce” for Safety?

With

Mark Mattheiss

Senior Safety Director

Aramark Facility Services
May 12, 2022

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

 There are numerous patented, trademarked, or proprietary programs that promise an improvement in safety performance. There might be a complex recipe card for your specific business or market but there is no secret sauce for safety.

 This presentation is intended to be an interactive discussion where we will validate the importance of employee engagement in developing and maintaining a safety culture /climate/attitude. As we strive for safety excellence – making safety a way of life – worldwide, personal observations, that have had a positive or negative impact will be discussed.

 The presenter is Mark Mattheiss, WSO, CET is the Senior Safety Director for Aramark Facilities Division. Mr. Mattheiss has over 30 years of combined service in occupational safety, nuclear safety, environmental compliance, and personnel/project management. Mr. Mattheiss has held certifications from the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT), National Environmental Training Association (CET), and the World Safety Organization (WSO). Mr. Mattheiss has degrees in Nuclear Technology, and Organizational Leadership.

 Anyone interested in attending this meeting will be required to register and pay.
The cost of this meeting is $5. This money will help ease the strain on the Safety Council’s budget due to the current situation.  We deeply appreciate your support and continued participation with our meetings during this difficult time.  Our virtual meeting will be available online to those who registered by connecting to the prescribed link that will be sent to them by email.  

 Please note that the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation BWC’s Safety Council Rebate Program has been suspended for the Program Year 2021/2022.       

April 13, 2022 is the Ohio Safety Council Mega Meeting. There is no charge for this event. To join the meeting on April 13th at 11 am click on the flier below.

Workplace incidents involving fatalities, injuries or serious property damage can have a huge negative on worker morale and productivity.  However, some good may come out of a bad situation if a thorough incident investigation brings about a safer workplace through changes to safety programs, operating procedures or equipment.

 Attendees will learn the process to investigating incidents and correcting deficiencies to help minimize the possibility of future occurrences.  The purpose of this training is to introduce you to key aspects of incident reporting and investigation, including reporting categories, theories and ratios, and the purpose, scope, and steps related to incident investigation.  The relationship between root causes and corrective actions to an incident investigation is addressed.  This class will provide you with tools to assist you in performing investigations of incidents and near misses.

 Upon completion of this class, you will be able to:

·         Recognize how incident reporting provides a foundation for the prevention of fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.

·         Discuss incident categories to determine which incidents must be reported in your workplace.

·         Identify several barriers and solutions for reporting incidents.

·         Recognize the purpose, scope, and steps of incident investigation.

·         Determine the relationship of root causes and corrective actions.

·         Apply the “5-Why” technique and practice using it to analyze root causes.

·         Summarize the responsibilities of all involved on the Incident Investigation Team.

·         Conduct an incident review and report the results.

·         Identify key actions necessary to have an effective Incident Investigation Team at your facility.

Are Transitional Work Programs

Really Worth the Effort?

With

Shanna Dunbar, Founder and President

Workplace Health Inc.
March 15, 2022

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

 Employers with a transitional work plan actively participate in the recovery and return to work of their employees.  Injured employees can resume their work functions with minimal time off, and employers are better prepared to place an injured employee in a job or given work tasks consistent with any medical or physical restrictions.

 Finding modified work or “light duty” for an employee who has work restrictions can be a bother. But – providing an injured worker with job activities as they rehabilitate is not only good for the employee – but for your business as well.  Join us on March 15th when we welcome Shanna Dunbar a board-certified occupational health nurse who will demonstrate to you the value of a transitional work program at your company – plus enlighten us about a GRANT opportunity through the Ohio BWC.

 The presenter is Shanna Dunbar, is a registered Nurse certified in Occupational Health Nursing. She has focused on improving employee health throughout her career. Founder and President of Workplace Health Inc., Shanna works with employers to implement cost-effective strategies that improve employee health and productivity.

The cost of this meeting is $5. This money will help ease the strain on the Safety Council’s budget due to the current situation.  We deeply appreciate your support and continued participation with our meetings during this difficult time.  Our virtual meeting will be available online to those who registered by connecting to the prescribed link that will be sent to them by email.   

Please note that the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation BWC’s Safety Council Rebate Program has been suspended for the Program Year 2021.-22      

Common Workplace Injuries of the Hand

and Upper Extremity

With

Dr. James Nappi, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgeon
February 9, 2022

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

 Hand injuries are one of the most common type to occur in the workplace.

 This presentation will outline most common workplace injuries including trigger finger, tendonitis, lacerations, crush injuries, and amputations. Dr. Nappi will discuss how each injury presents and symptoms in the employee/patient and discuss treatment of the injury and first responder actions. He will also show before and after pictures of injuries.

James Nappi, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon at Hand and Microsurgery Associates in Columbus, Ohio. His areas of focus include injuries of the fingers, hand, wrist, and arm. He began his career in medicine by attending medical school at Ohio State University in Columbus. He completed his internship and surgical residency at Summa Akron City Hospital. He completed his plastic surgery residency at Ohio State University and his fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

   Anyone interested in attending this meeting will be required to register and pay.  This is a virtual meeting that will be conducted as a Zoom Meeting. 

The cost of this meeting is $5. This money will help ease the strain on the Safety Council’s budget due to the current situation.  We deeply appreciate your support and continued participation with our meetings during this difficult time.  A Zoom meeting link will be emailed to the email you provide below.

 Please note that the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation BWC’s Safety Council Rebate Program has been suspended for the Program Year 2021.       

Working From Home and the Many Issues

That Face This Type of Workforce

With

Kathleen Davenport

Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
January 13, 2022

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

 With the onset of Covid-19, many employers were forced to close their nonessential businesses to prevent the widespread of the disease. However, many businesses continued their business operations by allowing their employees to work from home. Today some businesses continue to have employees work from home and through this period, several issues have been raised concerning this new type of workforce.

 This presentation will discuss the BWC’s response to Covid, some statistics on Covid claims and what constitutes a Covid claim. It will also discuss the compensability of any claim and relate it to potential at home injuries. There will be talk about employees that work from home but live in another state. There will be discussion about the employer’s ability to report payroll to the telecommuting classification.

 Kathleen Davenport is the Southwest Regional Business Consultant with the BWC’s Employer Services Division located in Springdale, Ohio. She has been with the BWC since 1994.

      Anyone interested in attending this meeting will be required to register and pay.  This is a virtual meeting that will be conducted as a Zoom Meeting.   

The cost of this meeting is $5. This money will help ease the strain on the Safety Council’s budget due to the current situation.  We deeply appreciate your support and continued participation with our meetings during this difficult time.  Our virtual meeting will be available online to those who registered by connecting to the prescribed link that will be sent to them by email.   Please note that the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation BWC’s Safety Council Rebate Program has been suspended for the Program Year 2021.       

URGENT MESSAGE  FROM THE NORTH POLE:

“Best Wishes for a Safe, Joyous and Healthy

Holiday Season”

With Special Guests

Santa Claus & Jiminy, the Super Safety Elf

From the North Pole
December 14, 2021

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

 We conduct our December safety meeting a little differently.  We still want to provide information that will help keep our members safe and healthy but also include some fun activities to celebrate this special time of the year.

 Once again, we have asked Santa Claus (aka-Tom Neff) and Jiminy, the Super Safe Elf (aka-Jim Chambers) to give a presentation on special tips for keeping safe both at work and at home. The holidays are a special time of the year, filled with joy and happiness but there are many hazards that need to be kept in check.  

Santa, aka Tom Neff worked at Rockwell Automation for close to 35 years and held several positions including the EH&S Manager when he retired in 2018. He currently works for our Safety Council as an Instructor and consultant.  Jiminy, aka Jim Chambers is currently a Site Safety Manager for Aramark Facility Services.  Jim is super passionate about safety and treats it as one of his key underlying values.   

The cost of this meeting is $5. This money will help ease the strain on the Safety Council’s budget due to the current situation.  We deeply appreciate your support and continued participation with our meetings during this difficult time.  Our virtual meeting will be available online to those who registered. A meeting link will be emailed the week before.  

Please note that the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation BWC’s Safety Council Rebate Program has been suspended for the Program Year 2021-22.       

Evolution for Medical Marijuana

With  

Dyann McDowell, President

Training Marbles Inc.
November 17, 2021

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

 The legalization of marijuana has occurred in many states across the nation including Ohio. It usually starts with legalizing marijuana for medical purposes followed by legalizing marijuana for recreational use. This has caused a great debate between advocates for marijuana and those who advocate a drug-free workplace and those concerned about driving sober and maintaining safe driving on our highways.

 This presentation will discuss the evolution of marijuana to current day. It will show how a once illegal substance has become a formidable commodity in the marketplace. It will provide updates on the Ohio Medical Marijuana program, the movement to reschedule the drug in the Controlled Substance Act, pending state and federal legislation, and the impact on your drug testing program. There will be sufficient time for questions and answers.

 Dyann McDowell, President, HR Training Consultant and Founder of Training Marbles Inc. She brings twenty plus years of hands-on Drug Free Workplace experience including development, employee, and supervisor training and program oversight, program administration and consultation. With 30 years as a supervisor/manager and 16 years of human resources consulting, she brings hands-on experience and techniques to the table.

The cost of this meeting is $5. This money will help ease the strain on the Safety Council’s budget due to the current situation.  We deeply appreciate your support and continued participation with our meetings during this difficult time.  Our virtual meeting will be available online to those who registered. You will be sent a meeting invite link by email the week before the meeting.   

Please note that the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation BWC’s Safety Council Rebate Program has been suspended for the Program Year 2021.                    

A Broader Approach to Drug Free

A Panel Discussion on BWC Program Connectivity

With a Panel Consisting of

Mark Clendenin, Ana’ M. Bell, Crystal Norris, & Todd Colquitt

 All with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
September 16, 2021

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

 The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has taken a broader approach to aid employers on addressing drugs in the workplace. This panel of speakers will talk on the various programs that can work together to help provide employers with more opportunities for assisting their employees that will provide additional savings.

 This presentation will discuss the BWC’s holistic program approach with program overviews with intersecting opportunities. Why take this approach, because of the numerous problems in the workplace relating to stress, drugs and alcohol and other health issues. They will also discuss how to measure VOI and ROI and implementation of best practices. There will be sufficient time for questions and answers.

 Mr. Mark Clendenin is the Regional Business Development Manager for Northeast Ohio and serves as an ambassador for BWC’s CEO/Administrator. Ana’ Bell currently serves as an intern for the BWC’s Better You, Better Ohio! Statewide wellness program. Crystal Norris is a Program Manager in the Employer Programs Department and Todd Colquitt is the Director of Substance Use Recovery & Workplace Safety Program at the BWC.

The cost of this meeting is $5. This money will help ease the strain on the Safety Council’s budget due to the current situation.  We deeply appreciate your support and continued participation with our meetings during this difficult time. 

All individuals who register will receive the link for the virtual meeting via email.   

Please note that the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation BWC’s Safety Council Rebate Program has been suspended for the Program Year 2021-22.                    

The Greater Cleveland Safety Council

&

The Northern Ohio Chapter of the

American Society of Safety Professionals

Announce their August Virtual Meeting

The Greater Cleveland Food Bank

Is Prepared to Help Those in Need

With

Taylor Holan

Corporate Relations Manager, Employee Engagement

 Greater Cleveland Food Bank
August 11, 2021

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

 The Greater Cleveland Food Bank continues to meet the demand that they have experienced during this pandemic and the economic crisis that has followed.  Since the start of the pandemic in Mid-March 2020, the Food Bank has served more than 375,000 people through early December.  One-third of those clients are seeking emergency food assistance for the first time ever.  

 This presentation will discuss the mission of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and describe what it is and how it functions.  They will provide a virtual tour of the Food Bank Facility showing how they come together both employees and volunteers to distribute food to the less fortunate in our community.  They will also discuss their response to Covid-19 and its safety protocols.  There will be sufficient time for questions and answers.

 Taylor Holan is the Corporate Relations Manager, Employee Engagement with the Food Bank for about 7 months.  Her role is to work closely with companies and organizations that want to run a Food and Funds Drive benefitting the Food Bank and provide them with resources they need to successfully execute their drives.  Prior to the Food Bank, she has worked at various non-profit organizations in the Cleveland area.  

 Anyone interested in attending this meeting will be required to register and pay.
The cost of this meeting is $5. This money will help ease the strain on the Safety Council’s budget due to the current situation.  We deeply appreciate your support and continued participation with our meetings during this difficult time.  Our virtual meeting will be available online to those who registered by connecting to the prescribed link that will be sent to them by email.   

Please note that the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation BWC’s Safety Council Rebate Program has been suspended for the Program Year 2022.       

Ohio Department of Transportation Updates & Current Safe Highway Programs  

With

Michelle May, Program Manager & Keri Welch, PE

 Ohio Department of Transportation, ODOT
July 13, 2021

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

 With the mission to provide safe and easy movement of people and goods from place to place, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) supports the state highway system and promotes transportation initiatives statewide.  As a more than $3 billion per year enterprise, ODOT invests the bulk of its resources in system preservation through maintenance, construction, and snow and ice operations.  

 This presentation will provide an update on activities and an overview of various programs within ODOT that help keep our intrastate highway system safe.

 Michelle May has been a member of the Ohio Department of Transportation for more than 33 years, serving in communication and program management roles.  For the past 15 years, Ms. May has managed ODOT’s $158 million Highway Safety Program, which provides technical expertise and funding to state and local governments to improve high-crash and severe-crash roads. Keri Welch is a Professional Engineer and currently serves as District 12’s Planning Engineer. During her 8 years working with ODOT, she has worked as bridge engineer, project manager, and the District Traffic and Safety Engineer.  Keri is the chairperson for the District’s Safety Review Team who provides updates on all safety related items in the district, and adopts the Annual Safety Workplan for Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga Counties.

 Anyone interested in attending this meeting will be required to register and pay below.
The cost of this meeting is $5. This money will help ease the strain on the Safety Council’s budget due to the current situation.  We deeply appreciate your support and continued participation with our meetings during this difficult time. 

Our virtual meeting will be available online to those who registered by connecting to the prescribed link that will be sent to them by email.   

Please note that the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation BWC’s Safety Council Rebate Program has been suspended for the Program Year 2022.       

In an emergency, you may think, I don’t want to get involved; I’ll just call 911 and let them handle it.  How long will it take for the emergency squad to arrive?  Even if you are in a municipality that has a good response time, if you do nothing for the victim, you will lose 5 to 10 minutes of precious time that could significantly reduce the chance of survival.  What if it was a friend or a family member?  Wouldn’t you want to know CPR that would enable you to take immediate action that could mean the difference between saving a life or someone dying. 

The Greater Cleveland Safety Council will offer a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, CPR Training Class with Automated External Defibrillator, AED familiarization to individuals who may need this training for their employment or for those who desire to learn and be certified with this worthwhile training.  Our CPR Classes teach the importance of both compressions and breaths for a greater chance of saving someone’s life.  

Included with this training package, we will provide a class in basic first-aid.   This class will cover injury assessments, soft tissue injuries, muscle and bone injuries, facial injuries, burns, poisoning, sudden illnesses and environmental emergencies. The goal of this training is to help people gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to manage a medical emergency until more advanced help arrives.  

Each student will receive all materials to facilitate his/her understanding of both training classes.  In the CPR Class, each person will have their own manikin to practice with and use for their test and certification.  Each student will also receive a barrier mask for his/her keychain that can be used when performing CPR that will help reduce the risk of exposure to potentially infectious body fluids.  Each student will also receive a First-Aid Guide Pocket-Pal for future reference.  All students who successfully complete these classes will receive certification cards valid for 2 years.  Light refreshments will be provided to the class.  The cost of the class is $89.  

Register Now

Fire Safety: New Businesses and  

Annual Inspections 

With

Assistant Chief Tom Habak &

Randy Kimbo, Fire Safety Inspector

North Royalton Fire Department

October 20, 2020

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

October is Fire Safety Month, an excellent time to review your emergency fire plans and procedures at work and at home.

Do you dread your annual fire inspection?  Or perhaps your business has never had a fire inspection.  Have you sometimes had the feeling that Fire Inspectors are paid on the number of “violations” they find?  This presentation will explain the background on the Ohio Fire Code and reasons why annual fire inspections are so important.  We will discuss some of the seemingly minor Fire Code violations that are actually a big deal to you and your ongoing business.  In fact, studies have shown that over 85% of small businesses that experience a fire, even a small fire, never reopen.  We will also touch upon some fire safety tips to keep you safe at home.

Tom Habak has been a professional firefighter for 23 years.  He currently serves as the Assistant Fire Chief of the North Royalton Fire Department.  Randy Kimbo has been working as a firefighter/paramedic for over 30 years.  He is a certified fire investigator and a retired Fire Chief.  He currently serves as a Fire Safety Inspector for the North Royalton Fire Department.    

The cost of this meeting is $5.

This money will help ease the strain on the Safety Council’s budget due to the current situation. 

We deeply appreciate your support and continued participation with our meetings during this difficult time.  Our virtual meeting will be available online to those who registered by connecting to the prescribed link that will be sent to them by email.   

Please note that the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, BWC’s Safety Council Rebate Program has been suspended for the Program Year 2021.   

Annual Meeting

May 5, 2020

To:              All Members of the Greater Cleveland Safety Council

From:          Thomas J. Rabe, Executive Vice President/Secretary

Subject:      Annual Meeting

 The Greater Cleveland Safety Council will conduct its Annual Meeting as a virtual meeting on August 5, 2020 at 10 am.   Once you have registered, you will receive a link by email where you can connect into the meeting on August 5th.

At this meeting, there will be an election of the Safety Council’s Board of Directors for the term from August 2020 to August 2022. A Nominating Committee prepared a slate of nominations for the Board of Directors.  Their slate includes nominations for Officers of the Executive Committee and members of the Board. 

March 10, 2020

To: All Greater Cleveland Safety Council Members

From: Thomas J. Rabe, Executive Vice President

Due to an abundance of caution surrounding the COVID-19 epidemic and in light of the state of emergency declared by Governor DeWine, the BWC has advised local Safety Councils to suspend their monthly meetings in March, April and May.  Therefore, our luncheon meetings scheduled on March 19th, April 14th and May 13th have been cancelled. 

Anyone who has made a reservation and paid for the luncheon has 2 options.  They may reschedule and apply their payment to another luncheon meeting or request a refund.  Those affected should contact our office.

The BWC has authorized meeting credits for the March and April meetings to be given to each participant in the Safety Council Rebate Program.

March 10, 2020

To: All Greater Cleveland Safety Council Members

From: Thomas J. Rabe, Executive Vice President

Due to an abundance of caution surrounding the COVID-19 epidemic and in light of the state of emergency declared by Governor DeWine, the BWC has advised local Safety Councils to suspend their monthly meetings in March, April and May.  Therefore, our luncheon meetings scheduled on March 19th, April 14th and May 13th have been cancelled. 

Anyone who has made a reservation and paid for the luncheon has 2 options.  They may reschedule and apply their payment to another luncheon meeting or request a refund.  Those affected should contact our office.

The BWC has authorized meeting credits for the March and April meetings to be given to each participant in the Safety Council Rebate Program.

March 10, 2020

To: All Greater Cleveland Safety Council Members

From: Thomas J. Rabe, Executive Vice President

Due to an abundance of caution surrounding the COVID-19 epidemic and in light of the state of emergency declared by Governor DeWine, the BWC has advised local Safety Councils to suspend their monthly meetings in March and April.  Therefore, our luncheon meetings scheduled on March 19th and April 14th have been cancelled. 

Anyone who has made a reservation and paid for the luncheon has 2 options.  They may reschedule and apply their payment to another luncheon meeting or request a refund.  Those affected should contact our office.

The BWC has authorized meeting credits for the March and April meetings to be given to each participant in the Safety Council Rebate Program.

Someone’s at the Door – They’re from OSHA

With

Patric McCon, CSP, CFPS, CHMM

 Senior Risk Engineering Consultant for Zurich Services Corporation
February 19, 2020

Luncheon Meeting – 11:30 a.m. til 1 p.m.

Tizzano’s Party Center

 1361 East 260th Street, Euclid 44132

There are 4 types of OSHA Compliance Inspections and each are conducted for different reasons.  They are: (1) Complaint Inspection which occurs when an employee files a formal complaint with OSHA, (2) Fatality/Accident Inspection occurs after OSHA receives notice from an employer about a fatality or accident that results in the hospitalization of 3 or more employees, (3) Programed Inspection is an inspection conducted of randomly chosen workplaces determined to be engaged in particularly hazardous types of work according to their Standard Industry Classification (SIC) Codes, and (4) Imminent Danger Inspections which occur when OSHA receives a report that a condition of imminent danger exists at a workplace.  

OSHA compliance is the law.  OSHA Inspectors are the enforcers of that law.  There is not much about an OSHA Inspection that’s fun, but you can make it a little less unpleasant.  You can also make an inspection less likely, and you can make the aftermath of the inspection less painful.  Join us as we discuss common-sense ways to accomplish all these objectives.  Be prepared for that unannounced visitor!

Patric McCon is a Senior Risk Engineering Consultant for Zurich Services Corporation.  He provides safety and fire protection consulting services to insured customers throughout North America.  His specialty is manufacturing industries; he serves as Industry Practice Leader for Manufacturing. Pat has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology from the University of Cincinnati and completed his MBA and his MS in Environmental Management at the University of Findlay.  Also, Pat is a past President of the Northern Ohio Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals.

All attendees must make their payment on or before the meeting, members cannot request to be invoiced.  Anyone making a reservation and do not attend without making a proper cancelation will be charged for the meeting.  This meeting qualifies as 1 of the 10 meetings that are required under the BWC’s Safety Council Rebate Program.   

IMPORTANT – For your organization to receive credit for attending the meeting you must stay until the end.   If you leave early, your organization may not receive credit for the meeting.

What You Need to Know When Using

A Contractor

With

Tom Neff, Instructor for the Safety Council &

Jim Chambers, Site Safety Manager for Aramark Facility Services
January 14, 2020

Luncheon Meeting – 11:30 a.m. til 1 p.m.

Mediterranean Event (Party) Center

 25021 Rockside Road, Bedford Heights

 There are occasions when you may have to hire an outside contractor to complete a project at your company/organization.  A project that may be too big for your employees to handle or one that may be beyond their capabilities or expertise.  In either case, you may look to hire an outside contractor. There are procedures or processes that you can implement to weed out undesirable and unsafe contractors but what about those who pass your initial muster and now are ready to come work at your property.  Are you sure that you have done enough to protect your organization and more importantly your employees?

 This presentation will define what is meant by a contractor and outline the types and roles of contractors; outline how the duties, roles and responsibilities of your company/organization and your contractors should be structured, and outline the principles of managing the health and safety of contractors prior to, and during their work at your site.

 Tom Neff worked at Rockwell Automation for close to 35 years and held several positions including the EH&S Manager when he retired in 2018. He currently works for our Safety Council as an Instructor and consultant.  Jim Chambers is currently a Site Safety Manager for Aramark Facility Services.  Jim is super passionate about safety and treats it as one of his key underlying values.  If you catch him not doing anything safety related, he’s likely playing a mean air guitar.   

The cost for members is $22 and $27 for non-members.  For those who chose to pay at the door, you may pay only by cash or check, no credit cards will be accepted.  All attendees must make their payment on or before the meeting, members cannot request to be invoiced.  Anyone making a reservation and do not attend without making a proper cancelation will be charged for the meeting.  This meeting qualifies as 1 of the 10 meetings that are required under the BWC’s Safety Council Rebate Program.   

IMPORTANT – For your organization to receive credit for attending the meeting you must stay until the end.   If you leave early, your organization may not receive credit for the meeting.

Special Recognition of Our

Safety Council’s 100th Anniversary

Meeting Presentation

“Stop the Bleed”

With

Don Zimmerman

 University Hospitals, EMSI
November 14, 2019

Luncheon Meeting – 11:30 a.m. til 1 p.m.

Mediterranean Party Center

 25021 Rockside Road, Bedford Heights, 44146

 “Stop the Bleed” was launched in October 2015 by the White House. It is a national awareness campaign and call-to-action.  Stop the Bleed is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.

 No matter how rapid the arrival of professional emergency responders, bystanders will always be first on the scene.  A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within 5 minutes, therefore it is important to quickly stop the loss of blood.  In an effort to be better prepared for violent events, Stop the Bleed uses lifesaving skills learned from military battlefields in an effort to prepare people how to assist in trauma emergencies.

 Don Zimmerman is a retired firefighter- paramedic who is now an Instructor for University Hospitals and provides emergency management planning for four of the UH Hospitals.

Reservations are required for this meeting.  

The cost for members is $22 and $27 for non-members.  For those who chose to pay at the door, you may pay only by cash or check, no credit cards will be accepted.  All attendees must make their payment on or before the meeting, members cannot request to be invoiced.  Anyone making a reservation and do not attend without making a proper cancelation will be charged for the meeting.  This meeting qualifies as 1 of the 10 meetings that are required under the BWC’s Safety Council Rebate Program.    

IMPORTANT – For your organization to receive credit for attending the meeting you must stay until the end.   If you leave early, your organization may not receive credit for the meeting.                    

In an emergency, you may think, I don’t want to get involved; I’ll just call 911 and let them handle it.  How long will it take for the emergency squad to arrive?  Even if you are in a municipality that has a good response time, if you do nothing for the victim, you will lose 5 to 10 minutes of precious time that could significantly reduce the chance of survival.  What if it was a friend or a family member?  Wouldn’t you want to know CPR that would enable you to take immediate action that could mean the difference between saving a life or someone dying.

  The Greater Cleveland Safety Council will offer a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, CPR Training Class with Automated External Defibrillator, AED familiarization to individuals who may need this training for their employment or for those who desire to learn and be certified with this worthwhile training.  Our CPR Classes teach the importance of both compressions and breaths for a greater chance of saving someone’s life. 

 Included with this training package, we will provide a class in basic first-aid.   This class will cover injury assessments, soft tissue injuries, muscle and bone injuries, facial injuries, burns, poisoning, sudden illnesses and environmental emergencies. The goal of this training is to help people gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to manage a medical emergency until more advanced help arrives. 

 Each student will receive all materials to facilitate his/her understanding of both training classes.  In the CPR Class, each person will have their own manikin to practice with and use for their test and certification.  Each student will also receive a barrier mask for his/her keychain that can be used when performing CPR that will help reduce the risk of exposure to potentially infectious body fluids.  Each student will also receive a personal First-Aid Kit with a Guide Pocket-Pal for future reference.  All students who successfully complete these classes will receive certification cards valid for 2 years.  Light refreshments will be provided to the class.  The cost of the class is $89. 

With

Andrew Hart, Research Librarian

 Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
July 16, 2019

Luncheon Meeting – 11:30 a.m. til 1 p.m.

Brennan’s Party Center

 13000 Triskett Road, Cleveland, 44111

 The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, BWC has a library with several resources including: research services, video library collection, books, ANSI standard collection (does not circulate), Safety Update Monthly Newsletter and the BWC Archive.  The BWC Library is an excellent resource for people searching for safety related information.

 There will be an overview of all the materials and services provided by the BWC Library.  Mr. Hart will discuss how the personnel at the library can provide information to questions that require some research and assist with what materials are available.  The BWC Library is a valuable resource for information on safety and occupational health.

 Andrew Hart currently works as a Safety Research Librarian for the Ohio BWC Library. In addition to government, he has experience in special collections, and public and prison library settings. Andrew has a Master of Science in Library Science degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Social Science degree from Ohio University, a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminology from The Ohio State University, and an undergraduate certificate in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University.

Reservations are required for this meeting.

The cost for members is $22 and $27 for non-members.  For those who chose to pay at the door, you may pay only by cash or check, no credit cards will be accepted.  All attendees must make their payment on or before the meeting, members cannot request to be invoiced.  Anyone making a reservation and do not attend without making a proper cancelation will be charged for the meeting.  This meeting qualifies as 1 of the 10 meetings that are required under the BWC’s Safety Council Rebate Program.    

IMPORTANT – For your organization to receive credit for attending the meeting you must stay until the end.   If you leave early, your organization may not receive credit for the meeting.

Trooper Bridget Matt

Ohio Highway Patrol, Cleveland - Post 18

CPR Training with AED Familiarization

and Basic First-Aid Class

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

New Location!

5500 South Marginal Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44103

 In an emergency, you may think, I don’t want to get involved; I’ll just call 911 and let them handle it.  How long will it take for the emergency squad to arrive?  Even if you are in a municipality that has a good response time, if you do nothing for the victim, you will lose 5 to 10 minutes of precious time that could significantly reduce the chance of survival.  What if it was a friend or a family member?  Wouldn’t you want to know CPR that would enable you to take immediate action that could mean the difference between saving a life or someone dying.

  The Greater Cleveland Safety Council will offer a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, CPR Training Class with Automated External Defibrillator, AED familiarization to individuals who may need this training for their employment or for those who desire to learn and be certified with this worthwhile training.  Our CPR Classes teach the importance of both compressions and breaths for a greater chance of saving someone’s life. 

 Included with this training package, we will provide a class in basic first-aid.   This class will cover injury assessments, soft tissue injuries, muscle and bone injuries, facial injuries, burns, poisoning, sudden illnesses and environmental emergencies. The goal of this training is to help people gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to manage a medical emergency until more advanced help arrives. 

 Each student will receive all materials to facilitate his/her understanding of both training classes.  In the CPR Class, each person will have their own manikin to practice with and use for their test and certification.  Each student will also receive a barrier mask for his/her keychain that can be used when performing CPR that will help reduce the risk of exposure to potentially infectious body fluids.  Each student will also receive a personal First-Aid Kit with a Guide Pocket-Pal for future reference.  All students who successfully complete these classes will receive certification cards valid for 2 years.  Light refreshments will be provided to the class.  The cost of the class is $89.