Safety Council Speakers
A thank you to Dr. Brian Wilson, BWC Director of Provider Engagement in the Medical Services for providing an update on BWC mrasures to provide improved service to injured workers and get them back to work. Bob Braun from the BWC, who presented annual awards to safety council members, Miami Valley Hospital for hosting the safety council meetings.
Safety Council Speakers
Thank you to our speaker, Holly Emsley, OTR/L, Miami Valley Hospital Employee Health. Her presentation walked us through skeletal considerations and what ergonomics involves. She also give suggestions for improving the workplace to reduce the risk of injury. Thank you to our host Miami Valley Hospital South.
Safety Council Speakers
The March South Metro Regional Safety Council featured Dr. Vijai Tivakaran as the speaker. Dr. Tivakaran, provided information on the development of heart disease, its progression and treatment methods. He also provided ways that one can change life styles that can improve your chances of not having a heart attack. Thank you to Miami Valley Hospital South for hosting the meeting. The April meeting will feature Holly Emsley, Miami Valley Hospital and her topic will be Occupational Therapy.
Safety Council Speakers
This morning’s speaker for the South Metro Regional Safety Council was Kara Hitchens, Senior Specialist, Public and Government Affairs, AAA Miami Valley & Northwest Ohio. Her topic was Defensive Driving. Thank you to Miami Valley Hospital South for hosting the meeting. Our next meeting will be on March 8, 2018, when our speaker will be Dr. Vijai Tivakaran, Invasive Cardiologist, Cardiology Specialist of Dayton. His topic will be “Update on Healthy Heart” The meetings begin at 8:00 AM with a lite breakfast and the program begins at 8:30. You may make reservations and payment on line and you do not have to be a member of the Safety Council to attend.
Safety Council Speakers
There was a great deal of interest generated by the January Safety Council meeting where the topic was “The Opioid Epidemic”. The speakers were Dr. Michael Dohn, MSc and Barbara Marsh, MSW, LICDC-CS from The Montgomery County Health Dept. They provided a good explanation of what happens in an addict’s brain and how different opioid medication effect the body’s receptors. Thank you to Miami Valley South for hosting the meeting. Our meetings are open to non-members and we had quite a few at this meeting. To read more
Safety Council Speakers
At the December Safety Council Meeting we welcomed Brandon Hunter, Hunter Consulting and Kathleen Davenport BWC Southwest Regional Business Consultant with the Ohio BWC They provided information and update on the change to prospective billing by the Ohio BWC. Mr. Hunter may be reached at Bhunter@hunterconsulting.com and Ms. Davenport may be reached at kathleen.davenport@bwc.state.oh.us
Safety Council Speakers
Our November Safety Council Meeting featured Michelle Bach, Attorney with Coolidge Wall Co. LPA. Her Topic - "How to Survive in the Worker's Compensation Administrative Arena". Ms. Bach may be contacted at bach@coollaw.com We were also please to have Michelle Francisco, Safety Council Program Manager join us for this months meeting.
Safety Council Speakers
The October Safety Council Meeting speakers were Jonathan Fulkerson Deputy Chief Council Office of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, and Carol Mosholder, Agencies, Tobacco Enforcement Unit Office of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine. They provide updates and information on Ohio Concealed Carry and Smoke Free Workplace.
Safety Council Speakers
The September Safety Council Meeting Mr. Michael Kerr, Managing Partner MAKSOLVE. Mr. Kerr's Topic - "GHS What are the Requirements for Compliance with Revised OSHA Hazard Communication Standard". Mr. Kerr may be contacted at michael@maksolve.com
Safety Council Speakers
The August speaker was Mike Knudsen, Mr. Knudsen is a Training and Compliance Market Manager with the First Aid Safety Division of Cintas His Topic - "Safety training and compliance in the workplace". Mr. Knudsen may be contacted at KnudsenM@cintas.com
Safety Council Speakers
The First Safety Council Meeting for the year featured Jimmy Rohrer. Mr. Rohrer is a thirty-five year veteran of law enforcement and has been at Miami Valley Hospital for the past five years. His topic was Personal Safety in the Workplace. Mr. Rohrer may be contacted a jrohrer@PremierHealth.com
Safety Council Speakers
The May Safety Council meeting Erin Rosiello, SW Regional Business Development Manager, Ohio BWC, Award Presentations and was attended by many member company and organization CEO’s. Ms. Rosiello gave an informative presentation on the BWC’s Destination Excellence. There was a special award presented to James Rohrer, Miami Valley Hospital Police Investigator, how was named Safety Council Speaker of the Year. Other award winners were: WCR Inc., Anesthesiology Services Network Ltd, Freund, Freeze & Arnold, Therapeutic Riding Institute Inc., Weber Jewelers, A-1 Sprinkler, Alcor Supply Co, Authorized Grain Services LLC, Buckeye Ambulance, Centerville-Washington Park District, City of Trotwood, Dayton Christian School System, Nurses Care Inc. and South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations to all the winners on achieving improved safety in their workplaces.
Safety Council Speakers
The April Safety Council meeting featured Battalion Chief Andy Harp, EMS Operation and Public Education Miami Valley Fire District. His presentation was on “Fire and EMS Safety in the Workplace” which was very well received by the attendees. We had a special guest Niraj Antani State Representative Ohio House of Representatives. Thank you to Miami Valley Hospital South for hosting our Safety Council meetings. Remember you do not have to be a member of the Safety Council to attend our meetings. To see a list of upcoming speakers visit our web site at www.southmetroregionalsafetycouncil.org.
Safety Council Speakers
At the March 12, 2015 we were pleased to have Ron Joseph CUSP NRRPT from Dayton Power and Light as our speaker. His Topic - "Practical Electrical Safety". His presentation was humorous and packed with useful information. Mr. Joseph may be reached at ronald.joseph@aes.com.
Safety Council Speakers
The February Safety Council Meeting featured Dr. Steven Burdette, Professor with Wright State School of Medicine where he serves as the Program Director for the Infectious Diseases Fellowship. Dr. Butdette provided a review of the Blood Pathogen Standard. Dr. Burdette may be reached at burdette08@gmail.com
Safety Council Speakers
We started the new year with Kevin Abrams, Chief of Employer Services Ohio BWC. Mr. Abrams provided great information on Other States Coverage (Interstate Jurisdiction) Mr. Abrams may be reached at Kefin.A.13@bwc.state.oh.us
Safety Council Speakers
Catherine A. Marco, MD, FACEP, Professor Department of Emergency Medicine Wright State University, was the speaker this morning at the South Metro Regional Safety Council. Her presentation on Anaphylactic Shock, was excellent and covered areas that one would not think about.