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This Month's Featured Program
Know the Code:
Understanding the Fire Safety Code



Michael Haas

Captain Fire Prevention
City of Akron Fire Dept.



LOCATION
Tangier

DATE AND TIME
10/16/19 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

COST
$17.00

Join us for our annual fire safety presentation. Captain Haas' presentation will include:

  • History of fire code
  • How and why the fire code has changed over the years
  • Recent updates

Captain Haas has been a Firefighter with the Akron Fire Department for 22 years serving as captain the past two years and 10 years as Fire Inspector.


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Cari's Safety Corner
Q: What are the employer responsibilities to protect temporary workers?

A: There is a joint responsibility of the host employers and the staffing agency. 

While the extent of responsibility under the law of staffing agencies and host employers is dependent on the specific facts of each case, staffing agencies and host employers are jointly responsible for maintaining a safe work environment for temporary workers - including, for example, ensuring that OSHA's training, hazard communication, and recordkeeping requirements are fulfilled.

OSHA could hold both the host and temporary employers responsible for the volatile condition(s) - and that can include lack of adequate training regarding workplace hazards. Temporary staffing agencies and host employers share control over the worker, and are therefore jointly responsible for temporary workers' safety and health.

OSHA has concerns that some employers may use temporary workers to avoid meeting all their compliance obligations under the OSH Act. Therefore, it is essential that both employers comply with all relevant OSHA requirements.

A key concept is that each employer should consider the hazards it is in a position to prevent and correct , and in a position to comply with OSHA standards. For example: staffing agencies might provide general safety and health training, and host employers provide specific training tailored to the particular workplace equipment/hazards.

  • The key is communication 
  • Staffing agencies must ensure that they are sending workers to a safe workplace. They also must verify that the host has fulfilled its responsibilities for a safe workplace.
  • Ignorance of hazards is not an excuse.
  • And, just as important: Host employers must treat temporary workers like any other workers in terms of training and safety and health protections.

OSHA has updated their page on responsibilities and temp workers



Hot Topics
Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 6-12) is almost here!

This year’s theme is “Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your escape.™” 

A recent survey shows that many in your community probably don't understand the life-threatening risks from heat and toxic smoke produced in a modern home fire. Now, more than ever, it’s i mportant to   teach your community about the dangers of a home fire

NIOSH Celebrates National Protect Your Hearing Month

Occupational hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses in the United States. Each year, about  22 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels at work. Over  30 million U.S. workers are exposed to chemicals, some of which are harmful to the ear (ototoxic) and hazardous to hearing. In addition to damaging workers’ quality of life, occupational hearing loss carries a high economic price to society. Listen up all month for tips! Learn more
Upcoming Training Events
SCSC Sponsored Training

CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogen Training and Stop the Bleed Certification

LOCATION

Tangier's

DATE AND TIME

12/5/19 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

COST

SCSC Members $25 (includes lunch)
Non-member $75 (includes lunch)

External Training Opportunity

NE Ohio Safety Expo
LOCATION
 Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
DATE AND TIME
10/11/19 8:00 am - 4:00 pm



BWC Classes at the North Canton Office: Register at BWC Learning Center


Train the Trainer Techniques for Safety – October 29-30
Electrical Basics – Nov 5 half day
Effective Safety Teams – Nov 13
Fall Hazards in Construction and Maintenance – December 10-11


BWC Classes at the Cambridge Office: Register at BWC Learning Center


Violence in the Workplace – Dec 12
OSHA Recordkeeping Half-day Workshop – Dec 12
 


Above classes qualify for an external training credit for BWC's Safety Council Rebate Program. Certificate must be presented to Summit County Safety Council.

Safety Council Rebate Program Requirements
For those members who are eligible to participate in BWC's Safety Council Rebate Program this year, the following requirements must be met between 7/1/19 and 6/30/20:

  • Enrollment with safety council by 7/31/19.
  • Attendance at 10 Safety council meetings/events. At least 8 thru the local safety council. You can get credit for up to two meetings at BWC's safety training courses or other offsite industry-specific training courses/seminars. Certificates must be submitted to safety council no later than 6/30/20. Online courses do not qualify.
  • CEO attendance at one safety council sponsored meeting.
  • Submit semi-annual reports for the 2019 calendar year.

Check your company's participation   here


Sponsor a Safety Council Meeting
Did you know that your company can sponsor a safety council meeting? This is a great way to reach 200+ companies and highlight your services. The average attendance at these meetings is 200-240. 

A $150.00 sponsorship includes your corporate logo in our newsletter (as above) and in the overhead scrolling announcements played 1 hour prior to the meeting for the month you choose to sponsor, 5 minutes of business related commercial time at the podium, a table for display items, an opportunity to giveaway promotional items and two complimentary meals.

Interested in sponsoring a meeting? Have questions or need more information? Call Sally Cox at 330-806-1676 or email  summitcountysafetycouncil@gmail.com .


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