Portage County Safety Council

The Safety Leadership Collective

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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.

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Portage County Safety Council

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Jun 15, 2026

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Episodes

[Safety Blast] Proper Handwashing Tips 03.03.2020

Episode 141: Justin Rechichar, Program Supervisor from the Portage County Health District gives us some tips on how to wash our hands properly to prevent the spread of illnesses! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our website today!

[Safety Crash Course] Lockout Tagout Basics (Live) 02.03.2020

Episode 140: This is a live recording of the first of four Safety Crash Course - Part 1 presentations at our monthly workplace safety luncheon on February 13, 2020. The topic was Lockout Tagout Basics and it was presented by Renee Onesti, Director of Engineering & Maintenance, Kent Elastomer Products, Inc . Click here to view the power point . For more information about the Portage County Safety C...

School Bus Traffic Safety 24.02.2020

Episode 139: Lori Cook, Traffic Safety Advisor for AAA East Central NEO, called in to chat about how to stay safe driving in school bus traffic! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our website today!

Practical Application of Electrical Safety (Live) 17.02.2020

Episode 138: This is a live recording of our monthly workplace safety luncheon on December 12, 2019. The topic was Practical Application of Electrical Safety and it was presented by Karl Cunningham, Global Electrical Safety, Maintenance and Project Specialist, ES Squared, Inc . For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our website today!

Embracing the Long View for Safety 10.02.2020

Episode 137: Do you abandon your new safety strategy too soon? In this episode, Mike & Nic chat about the diffusion of innovation model and what it means for safety! Here's a link to the Ted Talk mentioned in this episode. For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our website today!

Reboot Your Health (Live) 03.02.2020

Episode 136: This is a live recording of our monthly workplace safety luncheon on January 9, 2020. The topic was Reboot Your Health and it was presented by Dr. Aubree Jones of Peak Family Chiropractic. Our members overwhelmingly rated this presentation "Excellent!" For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our website today!

The 6 P's of Workplace Wellness 27.01.2020

Episode 135: We caught up with Katy Tombaugh of Wellness Collective , at the 2019 SCSC Wellness Conference in Akron, to talk about how employers can improve & develop their workplace wellness programs! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our website today!

Stress Management 101 20.01.2020

Episode 134: We caught up with Dr. Aubree Jones of Peak Family Chiropractic , at the 2019 SCSC Wellness Conference in Akron, to talk about stress! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our website today!

[Workplace Wellness] Mindfulness in the Workplace 13.01.2020

Episode 133: We caught up with Jennifer Stefanak, Market Well-Being Partner at Mercy Health, to chat about mindfulness at work after her presentation at the Northeast Ohio Safety Expo! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our website today!

Healthy Workers are Safer Workers (Live Campaign Launch) 10.01.2020

Episode 132 is a live recording of our Healthy Workers are Safer Workers campaign launch at our monthly workplace safety luncheon on January 9, 2020. PCSC Manager, Mike Thompson, shares the insight from a recent survey that led to the development & launch of the campaign as well as the free resources that are available online aimed at helping employers promote & improve workplace wellness. For mor...

[Bonus] Mirror Neurons: Hardwired for Empathy (Live) 07.01.2020

Episode 131: Here's an excerpt of a recent live training on mirror neurons from trainer Mike Thompson. Although the training is addressed to workers in social services, it's relevant to all staff, especially those who provide one-on-one care, coaching or case management. We hope you enjoy this free bonus training! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our webs...

[Workplace Wellness] Small Changes Can Make Big Improvements 06.01.2020

Episode 130: We caught up with personal trainer, Lisa Kelleman-McClain, owner of Build A Body Personal Training LLC , at the 2019 SCSC Wellness Conference in Akron, to talk about workplace wellness! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our website today!

January is Workplace Wellness Month! 02.01.2020

Episode 129: January is Workplace Wellness Month at the Portage Council & Summit County Safety Councils! In this episode, Mike & Nic chat about the proven connection between health & safety as they outline the Healthy Workers are Safer Workers Campaign! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our website today!

[Safety Blast] Driving Safe on New Years! 30.12.2019

Episode 128: Lori Cook, Traffic Safety Advisor for AAA East Central NEO, reminds us to drive safe when celebrating New Years! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our website today!

Celebrating 2019! 19.12.2019

Episode 127: 2019 was another great year for the Portage Council Safety Council! In this episode, Mike & Nic take a look back and celebrate the impact & successes of the PCSC throughout the year! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our website today!

[Safety Blast] Christmas Driving Safety Tips 16.12.2019

Episode 126: Lori Cook, Traffic Safety Advisor for AAA East Central NEO gives us some tips on how to stay safe driving for Christmas! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our website today!

[Community Spotlight] Kent Social Services 12.12.2019

Episode 125: Marquice Seward, Program Manager at Family & Community Services, Inc., joins us to chat about how Kent Social Services helps those in need this holiday season and how you can get involved! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our website today!

The Effects of Drugs at Work (Live) 05.12.2019

Episode 124: This is a live recording of our monthly workplace safety luncheon on March 14, 2019. The topic was The Effects of Drugs at Work: Warning Signs & Prevention and it was presented by Dr. Amanda Burke, Prevention Specialist at Townhall II. Click here to view the power point used in the presentation. For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our website to...

Talking Wellness with Kay Frances 25.11.2019

Episode 123: We caught up with Motivational Humorist, Kay Frances , after her keynote presentation at the 2019 SCSC Wellness Conference in Akron, to talk about workplace wellness! Michelle Francisco, Safety Council Program Manager for the Ohio BWC, also joined in on the conversation. For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our website today!

Improving Safety By Understanding People (Live) 15.11.2019

Episode 122: This is a live recording of our monthly workplace safety luncheon on November 14, 2019. The topic was Improving Safety By Understanding People and it was presented by Mike Thompson, PCSC Manager. Click here to view the power point used in the presentation. For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our website today!

[Safety Blast] Winter Driving Safety Tips 12.11.2019

Episode 121: Lori Cook, Traffic Safety Advisor for AAA East Central NEO gives us 9 tips on how to stay safe driving in the winter! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our website today!

[Health Talk] Diabetes 101 11.11.2019

Episode 120: Mindy Gusz, Community Outreach Coordinator at University Hospitals Portage Medical Center , gives us a crash course on diabetes and how to overcome it! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our website today!

Behavior-Based Safety 101 (Live) 04.11.2019

Episode 119 is a live recording of the "BBS 101...It's Not BS!" breakout session at the NE Ohio Safety Expo on Oct. 11, 2019. The topic was presented by Sarah Ghezzi, CSP, Industrial Safety Consultant, for Ohio BWC! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our website today!

[Safety Blast] Halloween Traffic Safety Tips 25.10.2019

Episode 118: Lori Cook, Traffic Safety Advisor for AAA East Central NEO, called in to share a few tips on how to stay safe in Halloween Traffic! For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our website today!

Ohio Fire Codes in the Workplace (Live) 21.10.2019

Episode 117: This is a live recording of our monthly workplace safety luncheon on August 8, 2019. The topic was Ohio Fire Codes in the Workplace and it was presented by Lt. Jeff Coffee of the Kent Fire Dept. Click here to view the power point used in the presentation. For more information about the Portage County Safety Council , please visit our website today!

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