HFC Safety Council Schedule: 2020/2021
**Meeting details subject to change.**
UPCOMING MEETINGS (stay tuned for more details!):
May 5th: WHAT’S YOUR SAFETY STORY?
Date: Wednesday, May 5th, 2021
Time: 12PM – 1PM
Location: Zoom! All HFC meetings are free and open to all, but registration is required - REGISTER HERE
Access: Upon registration, you will receive access to the virtual meeting
Presentation: WHAT’S YOUR SAFETY STORY?
We all have experiences where unsafe environments – at home, at work, in life – impacted us in profound ways. These experiences, often untold, have the power to save someone’s life. By building the skills to share our experiences through storytelling, we’re able to inspire (vs mandate) workplace safety behaviors.
The practice of storytelling also helps create a culture where individuals feel more closely connected to the safety of others and contributes to a service-based environment where caretaking, collaboration, and teamwork thrive.
In the 1-hour "What’s Your Safety Story?" keynote, Patrick Nelson will share:
Speaker: Patrick Nelson, Loyalty Point Leadership
Patrick is the inaugural NFL-Tillman Military Scholar and recipient of the Horatio Alger Military Scholar Award. He holds a BA and MS in Sport Management from Minnesota State University, and an MS in Organization Development from Pepperdine University. Following his time in the Army, he worked in the football operations with the Minnesota Vikings and as a spokesperson for the Tee it Up for the Troops non-profit.
April 7th: Hearing Conservation & Best Practices
Presentation: Hearing Conservation & Best Practices
The presentation will cover OSHA’s hearing conservation standard as well as best practices to maintain employee hearing.
Speaker: Chris Brann, BWC Industrial Hygienist
Chris received his bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health Science from Eastern Kentucky University and his master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene from the University of Cincinnati. He consults with Cincinnati-area employers on noise, air, and chemical exposures in the workplace.
March 3rd: Fire! – Wait, Not Another Fire Drill
Presentation: Fire! - Wait, Not Another Fire Drill
This session will describe what to do in the event of a fire. Participants will be taught why fire drills are important and how to plan, practice and review their fire drills.
Speaker: Steve Waltman, Fire Safety Educator, Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal
Steve is a fire safety educator with the Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal. He has been with that State Fire Marshal’s Office for 20 years. Prior to that he was Fire Fighter EMT. Steve is a Fire and Life safety educator for the past 35 years. He is a qualified in critical incident stress debriefing.
He received his fire certifications from National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland and The Ohio Fire Academy Reynoldsburg, Ohio. He holds the following certifications; EMT, Firefighter 1&2, Haz-Mat Technician, CISD, Fire Inspector, Fire Investigator, Fire Instructor, Grandpa
February 3rd: Posture and Ergonomics in the Office Setting
The "office" setting has taken on a new meaning in this time of COVID-19. This presentation will cover work injury statistics, some basic anatomy, tips for posture, and how to set up a work station no matter where your office is located!
Speaker: Blain Williams, DPT; Highland District Hospital Center for Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
Blain Williams is from Wilmington and still currently lives there. He is a 2002 graduate of Wilmington High School, a 2006 graduate of Morehead State University with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, and a 2012 graduate from the University of Dayton with his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Blain has been a licensed physical therapist in the state of Ohio since 2012 and specializes in outpatient therapy. He has been employed with Highland District Hospital since 2014, and has been the manager for the Center for Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine at HDH since 2018.
January 6th: Be Prepared for Winter Driving
Be prepared for winter driving! A presentation for companies that have employees who drive for work in winter conditions.
Speaker: Col. Brian L. Prickett, Clinton County Sheriff's Office
Colonel Brian L. Prickett began his career with the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office in 1984 as a certified peace officer assigned to the corrections division. Upon completing a two year assignment in corrections, Colonel Prickett was assigned to the road patrol division where he held positions of Canine Officer, Patrol Sergeant, and Patrol Lieutenant. After being promoted to the rank of Captain, Colonel Prickett was tasked with oversight of the corrections and road patrol divisions. In 1999, primary duties turned to the planning and construction of a new Sheriff’s Office and Adult Detention Facility. Upon completion of the Sheriff’s Office and Adult Detention Facility, Colonel Prickett held the positon of Jail Administrator until June of 2004 when he was promoted to Chief Deputy where his current duties involve the day-to-day operation and function of the entire Sheriff’s Office.
Colonel Prickett is a 1983 graduate of Wilmington High School and attended the Greene County Peace Officers Training Academy in 1984 where he completed the basic law enforcement academy. In 2000, Colonel Prickett completed Corrections Basic Training for Full Service Jails at the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Academy, and completed Correctional Administrator Training for Full Service Jails at the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy in London, Ohio. In 2008, Colonel Prickett was nominated to, and graduated from the F.B.I. National Academy, 235th Session in Quantico, Virginia. The FBI National Academy is a professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement leaders that serves to improve the administration of justice in police departments and agencies at home and abroad and to raise law enforcement standards, knowledge, and cooperation worldwide. Colonel Prickett holds an Associate’s Degree of Applied Science in Law Enforcement Technology from Southern State Community College, and a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Public Safety Management from Franklin University.
Brian is the Chairman of the Local Emergency Planning Commission, Chairman of the Southern State Board of Trustees and has served on other volunteer boards within Clinton County
Brian has been married to my wife Tammy for 33 years. They have 2 adult children and 2 grandsons ages 2 & 5.
December 2nd: “Crisis Management for Business Leaders” with Hennes Communications
Presentation: Crisis Management for Business Owners, Government Officials, School Superintendents, Health Care Administrators, Nonprofit Directors and Other Business Leaders
OSHA & discrimination complaints…active shooter situations…employee fraud… product defects…employee discontent…environmental events…industrial accidents…sexual misconduct…stupid Facebook posts…trade issues…
transportation problems…regulatory issues.
Meanwhile, there’s a TV reporter in your parking lot looking for comment. A disaster can happen anytime. And when it does, you may only have minutes to respond.
It’s a fact: controversies today are tried in the Court of Public Opinion more often than in any Court of Law. Those reputational trials can greatly influence public perception and tarnish an organization’s brand. With the rampant use of social media, that threat has grown exponentially. The result: an organization’s most important asset can be significantly damaged before a legal trial even begins. Indeed, since most legal controversies are settled prior to trial, the Court of Public Opinion has arguably become the most important battleground not only for good will and market share, but also for legal bargaining and settlement negotiations. Managing this battleground has become critical for business leaders.
Even before the Trump era, news was breaking first on social media, with traditional media sweeping Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for leads. Whether your brand is immersed in crisis or dealing with a hot-button issue, your news can easily “go viral.”
Since it takes a lifetime to build a reputation and only a few seconds to destroy one, “managing the message” is a necessary skill set for CEOs, executive directors, school officials, health care directors, attorneys and government officials, as well as other business leaders.
These fast-paced talks by veteran crisis management and communications specialists Bruce Hennes, Thom Fladung and Stephanie York from Hennes Communications in Cleveland will focus on a highly strategic approach to communicating during a wide variety of situations, offering methods for establishing and maintaining “control of the message,” enabling you to move your message forward or mount a defense against a sudden onslaught from traditional or social media.
Speaker: Stephanie York, J.D., vice president and in-house counsel for Hennes Communications
Stephanie York, J.D., vice president and in-house counsel for Hennes Communications, has over 25 years’ experience in law and communications, most of that time working in as an Assistant Director of Law and spokesperson for the City of Akron and former Mayor Don Plusquellic.
About Hennes Communications
Hennes Communications is one of the few agencies in the U.S. focused exclusively on crisis communications and crisis management. Serving corporations, government agencies, educational and healthcare institutions and nonprofits that are “on trial in the Court of Public Opinion.” Hennes Communications also offers pre-crisis consulting, 24/7 crisis response, media training, tabletop drills and litigation communications support to clients.
For more information, please visit www.crisiscommunications.com.
November 4th: "Modernizing Your Safety Training" with VING
On Wednesday, November 4th, Tony DeAscentis of Ving, LLC, gave an informative and interactive presentation on "Modernizing Your Safety Training."
The presentation covered how current methods of safety training are lagging behind changes in employee learning styles, and that it is time to wake up, shake it up, and modernize your safety program. It additioanlly provided information about why training methods require modernizing and how to accomplish this task in your safety training.
VIEW THE FULL PRESENTATION HERE
LEARN MORE ABOUT SPEAKER, TONY DEASCENTIS, HERE
Speaker: Tony DeAscentis, Ving
Tony DeAscentis, Mahoning Valley Safety Council Steering Committee Member, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Bowling Green State University. He has more than 25 years of professional experience in developing business models and technology designed to enhance the training and learning experience. He has extensive experience in public speaking including TedTalk, panel facilitation for industry leaders, radio, podcasts, safety councils, and
training sessions. Today Tony leads his company, Ving, LLC, an emerging Safety Training and Employee Compliance Tracking Technology company. The Ving Team has created an industry-leading, state of the art technology that transforms the way employers exchange information with their employees.
OCTOBER 7TH: OCCUPATIONAL EYE SAFETY (VIEW THE PRESENTATION HERE)
Presentation: Occupational Eye Safety
From unexpected trauma to burns, foreign objects to screen strain, we all risk eye injuries while on the job! Dr. Ballard will review the most common occupational eye injuries, prevention methods, and what to do when an injury happens.
Speaker: Dr. Khristopher Ballard, O.D., Hillsboro Family Vision
Dr. Ballard graduated from Valley View High School in Germantown, Ohio before beginning college at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, where he graduated with honors and earned an associate's of liberal arts and sciences. He then transferred to Wright State University, where he also graduated with honors and earned his bachelor's of science in clinical laboratory science.
Dr. Ballard then earned his doctorate of optometry from The Ohio State University, where he also graduated cum laude in 2011. He was a four-year member of the American Optometric Student Association and Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society. During his studies, he was also president of the Sports Vision Club, where he organized vision screenings of all varsity athletes at Wright State University and the University of Cincinnati. He is a current member of the American Optometric Association and the Ohio Optometric Association.
He actively attends Good News Gathering church. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Alison; son, Vincent; and daughter Rosie.
SEPTEMBER 2ND: COVID-19: Surviving a Pandemic
Presentation: COVID-19: Surviving a Pandemic (VIEW THE PRESENTATION HERE)
This presentation focuses on the mental health aspects associated with COVID-19 to include increased fear and anxiety that could be occurring associated with the trauma and change that we face daily. This presentation will go over in part, stress reactions, how to handle them, and how to prevent them. The objective of the presentation is to understand the mental health aspects associated with COVID-19 and give the audience tools to help them minimize the impact.
Speaker: Kristen Dickerson; Statewide Manager for Health, Wellness, and Special Programs for Ohio BWC
Kristen Dickerson is the Statewide Manager for Health, Wellness, and Special Programs for Ohio BWC. She has worked in both the private and public sector at all levels of the government and within hospitals. She has obtained a bachelor’s in microbiology, with an MPH, and PhD in Epidemiology as well as being a registered nurse and certified lab technician. In addition to working with biowarfare in the army and serving in the Public Health Service, she has been a regional infectious disease epidemiologist, infection preventionist, quality improvement coordinator for the prison system in Ohio, and a program administrator for population health programs in addition to being a visiting professor and subject matter expert for Chamberlain School of Nursing.
Chris received his bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health Science from Eastern Kentucky University and his master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene from the University of Cincinnati. He consults with Cincinnati-area employers on noise, air, and chemical exposures in the workplace.
May 5th: WHAT’S YOUR SAFETY STORY?
Date: Wednesday, May 5th, 2021
Time: 12PM – 1PM
Location: Zoom! All HFC meetings are free and open to all, but registration is required - REGISTER HERE
Access: Upon registration, you will receive access to the virtual meeting
Presentation: WHAT’S YOUR SAFETY STORY?
We all have experiences where unsafe environments – at home, at work, in life – impacted us in profound ways. These experiences, often untold, have the power to save someone’s life. By building the skills to share our experiences through storytelling, we’re able to inspire (vs mandate) workplace safety behaviors.
The practice of storytelling also helps create a culture where individuals feel more closely connected to the safety of others and contributes to a service-based environment where caretaking, collaboration, and teamwork thrive.
In the 1-hour "What’s Your Safety Story?" keynote, Patrick Nelson will share:
- His safety “stump speech,” which is the story of an experience he encountered during his time as a paratrooper in the Army
- An overview of the safety leadership work he’s done in the Oil & Gas Industry
- The results safety stump speeches deliver – on one client project, the implementation of safety stump speeches helped drive a 57% reduction in Total Recordable Injury Rates compared to the previous year
- How individuals can develop and share their safety stories
Speaker: Patrick Nelson, Loyalty Point Leadership
Patrick is the inaugural NFL-Tillman Military Scholar and recipient of the Horatio Alger Military Scholar Award. He holds a BA and MS in Sport Management from Minnesota State University, and an MS in Organization Development from Pepperdine University. Following his time in the Army, he worked in the football operations with the Minnesota Vikings and as a spokesperson for the Tee it Up for the Troops non-profit.
April 7th: Hearing Conservation & Best Practices
Presentation: Hearing Conservation & Best Practices
The presentation will cover OSHA’s hearing conservation standard as well as best practices to maintain employee hearing.
Speaker: Chris Brann, BWC Industrial Hygienist
Chris received his bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health Science from Eastern Kentucky University and his master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene from the University of Cincinnati. He consults with Cincinnati-area employers on noise, air, and chemical exposures in the workplace.
March 3rd: Fire! – Wait, Not Another Fire Drill
Presentation: Fire! - Wait, Not Another Fire Drill
This session will describe what to do in the event of a fire. Participants will be taught why fire drills are important and how to plan, practice and review their fire drills.
Speaker: Steve Waltman, Fire Safety Educator, Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal
Steve is a fire safety educator with the Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal. He has been with that State Fire Marshal’s Office for 20 years. Prior to that he was Fire Fighter EMT. Steve is a Fire and Life safety educator for the past 35 years. He is a qualified in critical incident stress debriefing.
He received his fire certifications from National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland and The Ohio Fire Academy Reynoldsburg, Ohio. He holds the following certifications; EMT, Firefighter 1&2, Haz-Mat Technician, CISD, Fire Inspector, Fire Investigator, Fire Instructor, Grandpa
February 3rd: Posture and Ergonomics in the Office Setting
The "office" setting has taken on a new meaning in this time of COVID-19. This presentation will cover work injury statistics, some basic anatomy, tips for posture, and how to set up a work station no matter where your office is located!
Speaker: Blain Williams, DPT; Highland District Hospital Center for Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
Blain Williams is from Wilmington and still currently lives there. He is a 2002 graduate of Wilmington High School, a 2006 graduate of Morehead State University with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, and a 2012 graduate from the University of Dayton with his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Blain has been a licensed physical therapist in the state of Ohio since 2012 and specializes in outpatient therapy. He has been employed with Highland District Hospital since 2014, and has been the manager for the Center for Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine at HDH since 2018.
January 6th: Be Prepared for Winter Driving
Be prepared for winter driving! A presentation for companies that have employees who drive for work in winter conditions.
Speaker: Col. Brian L. Prickett, Clinton County Sheriff's Office
Colonel Brian L. Prickett began his career with the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office in 1984 as a certified peace officer assigned to the corrections division. Upon completing a two year assignment in corrections, Colonel Prickett was assigned to the road patrol division where he held positions of Canine Officer, Patrol Sergeant, and Patrol Lieutenant. After being promoted to the rank of Captain, Colonel Prickett was tasked with oversight of the corrections and road patrol divisions. In 1999, primary duties turned to the planning and construction of a new Sheriff’s Office and Adult Detention Facility. Upon completion of the Sheriff’s Office and Adult Detention Facility, Colonel Prickett held the positon of Jail Administrator until June of 2004 when he was promoted to Chief Deputy where his current duties involve the day-to-day operation and function of the entire Sheriff’s Office.
Colonel Prickett is a 1983 graduate of Wilmington High School and attended the Greene County Peace Officers Training Academy in 1984 where he completed the basic law enforcement academy. In 2000, Colonel Prickett completed Corrections Basic Training for Full Service Jails at the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Academy, and completed Correctional Administrator Training for Full Service Jails at the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy in London, Ohio. In 2008, Colonel Prickett was nominated to, and graduated from the F.B.I. National Academy, 235th Session in Quantico, Virginia. The FBI National Academy is a professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement leaders that serves to improve the administration of justice in police departments and agencies at home and abroad and to raise law enforcement standards, knowledge, and cooperation worldwide. Colonel Prickett holds an Associate’s Degree of Applied Science in Law Enforcement Technology from Southern State Community College, and a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Public Safety Management from Franklin University.
Brian is the Chairman of the Local Emergency Planning Commission, Chairman of the Southern State Board of Trustees and has served on other volunteer boards within Clinton County
Brian has been married to my wife Tammy for 33 years. They have 2 adult children and 2 grandsons ages 2 & 5.
December 2nd: “Crisis Management for Business Leaders” with Hennes Communications
Presentation: Crisis Management for Business Owners, Government Officials, School Superintendents, Health Care Administrators, Nonprofit Directors and Other Business Leaders
OSHA & discrimination complaints…active shooter situations…employee fraud… product defects…employee discontent…environmental events…industrial accidents…sexual misconduct…stupid Facebook posts…trade issues…
transportation problems…regulatory issues.
Meanwhile, there’s a TV reporter in your parking lot looking for comment. A disaster can happen anytime. And when it does, you may only have minutes to respond.
It’s a fact: controversies today are tried in the Court of Public Opinion more often than in any Court of Law. Those reputational trials can greatly influence public perception and tarnish an organization’s brand. With the rampant use of social media, that threat has grown exponentially. The result: an organization’s most important asset can be significantly damaged before a legal trial even begins. Indeed, since most legal controversies are settled prior to trial, the Court of Public Opinion has arguably become the most important battleground not only for good will and market share, but also for legal bargaining and settlement negotiations. Managing this battleground has become critical for business leaders.
Even before the Trump era, news was breaking first on social media, with traditional media sweeping Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for leads. Whether your brand is immersed in crisis or dealing with a hot-button issue, your news can easily “go viral.”
Since it takes a lifetime to build a reputation and only a few seconds to destroy one, “managing the message” is a necessary skill set for CEOs, executive directors, school officials, health care directors, attorneys and government officials, as well as other business leaders.
These fast-paced talks by veteran crisis management and communications specialists Bruce Hennes, Thom Fladung and Stephanie York from Hennes Communications in Cleveland will focus on a highly strategic approach to communicating during a wide variety of situations, offering methods for establishing and maintaining “control of the message,” enabling you to move your message forward or mount a defense against a sudden onslaught from traditional or social media.
Speaker: Stephanie York, J.D., vice president and in-house counsel for Hennes Communications
Stephanie York, J.D., vice president and in-house counsel for Hennes Communications, has over 25 years’ experience in law and communications, most of that time working in as an Assistant Director of Law and spokesperson for the City of Akron and former Mayor Don Plusquellic.
About Hennes Communications
Hennes Communications is one of the few agencies in the U.S. focused exclusively on crisis communications and crisis management. Serving corporations, government agencies, educational and healthcare institutions and nonprofits that are “on trial in the Court of Public Opinion.” Hennes Communications also offers pre-crisis consulting, 24/7 crisis response, media training, tabletop drills and litigation communications support to clients.
For more information, please visit www.crisiscommunications.com.
November 4th: "Modernizing Your Safety Training" with VING
On Wednesday, November 4th, Tony DeAscentis of Ving, LLC, gave an informative and interactive presentation on "Modernizing Your Safety Training."
The presentation covered how current methods of safety training are lagging behind changes in employee learning styles, and that it is time to wake up, shake it up, and modernize your safety program. It additioanlly provided information about why training methods require modernizing and how to accomplish this task in your safety training.
VIEW THE FULL PRESENTATION HERE
LEARN MORE ABOUT SPEAKER, TONY DEASCENTIS, HERE
Speaker: Tony DeAscentis, Ving
Tony DeAscentis, Mahoning Valley Safety Council Steering Committee Member, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Bowling Green State University. He has more than 25 years of professional experience in developing business models and technology designed to enhance the training and learning experience. He has extensive experience in public speaking including TedTalk, panel facilitation for industry leaders, radio, podcasts, safety councils, and
training sessions. Today Tony leads his company, Ving, LLC, an emerging Safety Training and Employee Compliance Tracking Technology company. The Ving Team has created an industry-leading, state of the art technology that transforms the way employers exchange information with their employees.
OCTOBER 7TH: OCCUPATIONAL EYE SAFETY (VIEW THE PRESENTATION HERE)
Presentation: Occupational Eye Safety
From unexpected trauma to burns, foreign objects to screen strain, we all risk eye injuries while on the job! Dr. Ballard will review the most common occupational eye injuries, prevention methods, and what to do when an injury happens.
Speaker: Dr. Khristopher Ballard, O.D., Hillsboro Family Vision
Dr. Ballard graduated from Valley View High School in Germantown, Ohio before beginning college at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, where he graduated with honors and earned an associate's of liberal arts and sciences. He then transferred to Wright State University, where he also graduated with honors and earned his bachelor's of science in clinical laboratory science.
Dr. Ballard then earned his doctorate of optometry from The Ohio State University, where he also graduated cum laude in 2011. He was a four-year member of the American Optometric Student Association and Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society. During his studies, he was also president of the Sports Vision Club, where he organized vision screenings of all varsity athletes at Wright State University and the University of Cincinnati. He is a current member of the American Optometric Association and the Ohio Optometric Association.
He actively attends Good News Gathering church. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Alison; son, Vincent; and daughter Rosie.
SEPTEMBER 2ND: COVID-19: Surviving a Pandemic
Presentation: COVID-19: Surviving a Pandemic (VIEW THE PRESENTATION HERE)
This presentation focuses on the mental health aspects associated with COVID-19 to include increased fear and anxiety that could be occurring associated with the trauma and change that we face daily. This presentation will go over in part, stress reactions, how to handle them, and how to prevent them. The objective of the presentation is to understand the mental health aspects associated with COVID-19 and give the audience tools to help them minimize the impact.
Speaker: Kristen Dickerson; Statewide Manager for Health, Wellness, and Special Programs for Ohio BWC
Kristen Dickerson is the Statewide Manager for Health, Wellness, and Special Programs for Ohio BWC. She has worked in both the private and public sector at all levels of the government and within hospitals. She has obtained a bachelor’s in microbiology, with an MPH, and PhD in Epidemiology as well as being a registered nurse and certified lab technician. In addition to working with biowarfare in the army and serving in the Public Health Service, she has been a regional infectious disease epidemiologist, infection preventionist, quality improvement coordinator for the prison system in Ohio, and a program administrator for population health programs in addition to being a visiting professor and subject matter expert for Chamberlain School of Nursing.
Chris received his bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health Science from Eastern Kentucky University and his master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene from the University of Cincinnati. He consults with Cincinnati-area employers on noise, air, and chemical exposures in the workplace.