Erica Bingmon, a Day One advocate with Crime Victim Services, said labor trafficking often includes situations where individuals do not have control of their personal documents, such as identification cards, Social Security cards, or food stamp cards. “It’s important for employers to look out for those indicators in their employees and even their employees’ children,” Bingmon said.
Mike Thompson of the Portage County Safety Council told the West Central Ohio Safety Council that trauma-informed leadership and early intervention can help employers support workers, improve productivity and prevent workplace crises.
Cornerstone of Hope counselor Joe Earl spoke to the West Central Ohio Safety Council about facing difficult situations.
Business leaders gathered to discuss the importance of prioritizing employees' emotional wellness during the West Central Ohio Safety Council’s monthly meeting.
It's a continuing problem businesses and industries are facing with the changes in the country's drug trends. Employers across the state are being impacted by the current opioid crisis and the legalization of medical marijuana. The Ohio Chamber of Commerce reports there's an unprecedented increase in rates of positive workplace drug tests that pose issues with safety and operations.
LIMA – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) honored 49 local employers for reaching one year without workplace injuries or illnesses that kept workers away from work for more than a day. The employers, members of the West Central Ohio Safety Council, received BWC’s 100% Award during the Safety Council’s annual awards ceremony today.
On Tuesday, the West Central Ohio Safety Council recognized area businesses for their hard work that they put into safety. Over 100 companies received awards for their excellence in safety. The speaker was Brad Hurtig, who lost both of his arms in a workplace accident. He talked about what can happen if you are involved in an accident and how to move on from that.
After being misdiagnosed with anxiety to finding out he had a rare heart disease, a Delphos man wanted to make a difference in the life of others suffering from heart disease. Justin Davis created "Rock for the Heart" just a couple of years ago.
It's a piece of equipment that can help first responders in critical situations before putting a person on the front line.
