Check out this interview w/ Matthew Lis of Crestcom International on How to Deal with Difficult People! Matt will be presenting at the #2024 #Ohio #Safety #Congress hosted by the Ohio BWC. Now available on most #podcast apps. #osc24 #safety #hr #leadership portagesafetycouncil.podbean.com/e/osc24-previe…

When there's severe winter weather, you'll need to make adjustments at home or on-the-go. Preparing now can help you “expect the unexpected." Readygov has safety information to help you and your loved ones get #WinterReady: ready.gov/winter-ready

❄️ We hope you're staying safe out there! More than 1,000,000 Americans are injured from slips and falls on ice each year. Here are some tips and techniques to reduce your chance of slipping this winter: bit.ly/492ltPB

All-New Safety Awards! We'll be honoring those who go above & beyond to improve #safety! Click here to learn more or to #nominate someone now: portagecountysafetycouncil.com/events/safety-… Portage Prepares Ohio BWC Portage Co Health Ravenna Chamber Kent Area Chamber of Commerce Aurora Chamber & VB Streetsboro Chamber

What exactly is #human #trafficking? It may be different than you think! In this interview Thomas Beers navigated us through the nuance and provided a preview of his #OSC24 presentation, The First Response to Human Trafficking. Ohio BWC Family & Community portagesafetycouncil.podbean.com/e/osc24-previe…

After living in Oklahoma for a year & now moving to Tennessee, I have talked to a ton of people about #Tornado as they have fascinated me since the movie Twister. I find most don't know the difference between severity levels EFx. I stumbled on a video that depicts it perfectly.

Be ready, safety pros: Weather experts believe this year's #tornado season will be more active than usual. bit.ly/4cj2naG

300,000 people are expected to be in #PortageCountyOH for the #SolarEclipse on April 8th! Local officials are warning of more traffic and potential cell phone disruptions. This interview is available on most #podcast apps. Check it out! Portage Prepares portagesafetycouncil.podbean.com/e/an-exclusive…

Coming in May: our all-new Annual Safety Awards! We'll be recognizing 4 winners in the following categories: Safety Champion, Safety Improvement, Safety Innovation, & Community Safety. We're so excited for this event! #safety #champion #improvement #innovation

MEALS AT RENAISSANCE CENTER TODAY APR 18, 11:30AM, 4PM Renaissance Family Center of Windham, Ohio established to be the warming center for those impacted. Cold at 11:30 am, hot meals 4:30 pm. #PortagePrepares #PortageCountyOH #windhamohio #windhamohiotornado #tornado

Windham community support information. Please share! No additional voluteers are needed. #PortagePrepares #PortageCountyOH #windhamohiotornado #windhamohio #tornado

NO ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WINDHAM TORNADO “Concern for residents impacted by tornado in Windham Twp is appreciated. At this time, we do not need volunteers to deploy,” Ryan Shackelford, Portage Co EMA Dir. “We will post on Portage Prepares with future volunteer needs.”

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We had fun at our Effective Communication Workshop yesterday! The training covered 3 common barriers to communication, how to use models & frameworks to structure your big idea, & 6 principles that help your messaging stick. 91% of participants recommended this training!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of members, colleagues and community partners out there! Thank you for doing your part to make Portage County a safer place to work and live!

I had a great interview with Steve Click on the importance of self-care! He'll be presenting at the 2025 #Ohio #Safety #Congress in April. Now available on most podcast apps. Check it out! Ohio BWC #osc2025 #osc25 open.spotify.com/episode/3m09Xs…

Can't wait for our Annual Safety Awards & Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony – our favorite and most well-attended luncheon of the year! We’re especially thrilled to welcome our keynote speaker, Matt French, President of the Industrial Engineering Group at Park Ohio Corp!

There's still time to join and qualify for a 3% Ohio BWC premium rebate by attending 10 #safety #education luncheons! Check out our website for more info!

We're excited for our next #safety luncheon! Nick Zamiska of Bad Day Training will be presenting on Lithium-Ion Battery Safety! You don't want to miss this one!