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Events

Event Date	Event	Description
October 21, 2026 - 11:30am	October Safety Council Meeting - Our Lady of the Cedars	Don't Risk It --Guard It! Essentials for Everyone Kelly Baker, VP Safety Services – SCR Safety Solutions Join us for a focused machine guarding safety session designed to strengthen everyday protection across all work areas. During this presentation, we will: • Review when machine guarding is required and explain what “must be guarded” means. • Explore common guarding mistakes and discuss simple ways to prevent them before injuries occur. • Highlight available resources such as OSHA guidance, equipment manuals, and on‑site safety support, and explain where employees can get help when questions arise. Register here
November 18, 2026 - 11:30am	November Safety Council Meeting - Our Lady of the Cedars	Find A Way Brad Hurtig Brad shares his powerful and inspirational story of overcoming the loss of both hands and his remarkable journey from amputee to All-Ohio athlete. His “Find a Way” message will inspire your employees and leave a lasting impression. Attendees will leave with a renewed appreciation for workplace safety, a deeper understanding of the life-changing consequences of workplace injuries, and the motivation to find a way to work safely every day. Advertising Sponsor: MinuteMen HR Management Services Register here
December 16, 2026 - 11:30am	December Safety Council Meeting - Our Lady of the Cedars	Accident Documentation (You Never Thought You Needed) Root Cause Rangers The SCSC Board will moderate an engaging networking and Q&A session featuring storytelling, interactive activities, and real-world discussions focused on accident investigation and documentation. Come prepared to share experiences, learn from others, and explore practical approaches to identifying root causes and preventing future incidents.
January 20, 2027 - 11:30am	January Safety Council Meeting - Our Lady of the Cedars	Personal Wellness; Self-Care Steven M. Click, Director, Ohio First Responder Wellness - Ohio Department of Public Safety
February 17, 2027 - 11:30am	February Safety Council Meeting - Our Lady of the Cedars	Above the Risk: Preventing Ladder Falls Dave Dennison, Safety Specialist - Flaherty Sales (Werner Ladders)
March 17, 2027 - 11:30am	March Safety council Meeting - Our Lady of the Cedars	Marijuana: Implications for Ohio Employers Ed Murray, LPA - Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA
April 21, 2027 - 11:30am	April Safety Council Meeting - Our Lady of the Cedars	Reduce Significant Injuries and Fatalities (SIFs) - Focusing on What Matters Fritz Kin, CSP, CIT, CHMM - J. F. Kin Consulting, LLC Drawing on 27 years at Marathon Petroleum, Fritz will share practical insight on reducing serious injuries and fatalities by focusing on what matters most. Objectives: Explore how safety programs can move beyond traditional models and metrics. Discuss Behavior-Based Safety and Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) principles, with a focus on how culture and systems influence behavior. Review how a modern, people-centered approach can help organizations strengthen safety leadership, build resilience and better identify and reduce the risks that can lead to Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIF). Advertising Sponsor: MinuteMen OhioComp MCO
May 19, 2027 - 11:30am	May Safety Council Meeting - Our Lady of the Cedars	Fit For Duty Evaluation - Mental Health Focus Dr. Michel Atta, Occupational Medicine and Internal Medicine Physician - Summa Health What is a Fit for Duty Evaluation with a focus on mental health? Who can iniate a referral and essential information to perform the exam? Dr. Atta will provide: Evaluation Components Return to Work Confidentiality and Legal Considerations Communication Guidelines Case Examples
June 16, 2027 - 11:30pm	June Safety Council Meeting - Our Lady of the Cedars	Utility Safety Extravaganza