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The Safety Leadership Collective

Portage County Safety Council

The Safety Leadership Collective is a podcast by the Portage County Safety Council, bringing people together to elevate workplace safety, leadership, and well-being. Based in Ravenna, Ohio, we spark meaningful conversations with safety and leadership experts from across the nation—sharing insights, inspiration, and practical ideas that help build stronger cultures and safer workplaces for all.

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28:59

Optimizing Fleet Safety: Leveraging Technology and...

The Safety Leadership Collective ·

2026/03/30

Episode 311: In this episode, Nicholas Coia and Tim Brewster examine the growing crisis of distracted driving. They break down the visual, cognitive, and manual causes and share striking statistics and real-world examples that highlight how dangerous even brief distractions can be.They also explore practical solutions for fleets. These include hiring standards, clear policies, targeted training, telematics, video-based cameras, and AI alerts. The discussion emphasizes the importance of coaching,

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25:15

Applying Systems Thinking to Safety

The Safety Leadership Collective ·

2026/03/25

Episode 310: In this episode, host Nichloas Coia talks with Lori Fisher of the Systems Thinking Standard Institute about applying systems thinking (DSRP) to safety and health management. They explain the four core elements of systems thinking and the six practical moves organizations can use to uncover hidden structures, align perspectives, and turn broad safety statements into measurable systems.The conversation includes real-world examples, implementation tips (like the is/is-not list), and

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21:56

Cut the Safety Noise: Keep It Simple

The Safety Leadership Collective ·

2026/03/10

Episode 309: When leaders prioritize safety over production and speed, employees follow procedures and report hazards. This episode emphasizes the "tone from the top" and the importance of clear, consistent leadership to drive real safety culture.Justin DeFlumeri, CEO of Optimal Safety Inspections, joined us to discuss keeping safety simple, engaging frontline workers with practical activities like "find it, fix it," and using measurable actions to turn employee feedback into faster, lasting safety

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34:27

Beyond Tired: Recognizing Burnout and Fatigue Before...

The Safety Leadership Collective ·

2026/02/17

Episode 308: Fatigue and burnout aren’t just personal challenges—they’re workplace safety risks. Dr. Michael Atta and Dr. Xuan-Lan Griffith of Summa Health break down the key differences between the two and explain how each can quietly undermine safety, decision-making, and productivity.Through real workplace examples, they highlight what happens when warning signs are missed. This episode delivers practical steps for employees, leaders, and organizations to recognize risks early, improve

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26:47

Servant Leadership in High-Risk Roles: Building Trust...

The Safety Leadership Collective ·

2026/02/11

Episode 307: In this episode of the Safety Leadership Collective Podcast, Nic Coia, Mike Thompson, and Ralph Suppa from Cervitas Solutions explore servant leadership in safety roles. They discuss how trust, vulnerability, and leading by example strengthens teams, prevent incidents, and create value within organizations.Listeners will hear real stories from fire and special operations experience, practical steps for middle managers and frontline leaders, and a clear call to build trust as the

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42:27

Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn: How Trauma Shapes...

The Safety Leadership Collective ·

2026/01/31

Episode 306: Clinical therapist and Mental Wealth Consultant, Kelly Younkins, explains how trauma and stress responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—show up at work, why these reactions depend on individual capacity more than the event itself, and how they drive burnout and disengagement.The episode offers simple, practical guidance for leaders and coworkers: be curious and compassionate, invest time in regular check-ins and mental health checkups, use EAPs proactively, and adopt language and

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33:32

Mastering Impairment: Protecting Workers from...

The Safety Leadership Collective ·

2026/01/27

Episode 305: In this episode, Chuck Marting, author of Mastering the Impairment Code, discusses how legalization of marijuana and psychedelics, increasing medical treatments like ketamine, and evolving workplace policies affect safety and impairment. He shares real examples from law enforcement and employers to show why testing, supervisor training, and compassionate intervention can prevent accidents and help employees get treatment. To learn more about Chuck, please visit his website at:

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13:09

Introducing The Safety Leadership Collective: Our...

The Safety Leadership Collective ·

2026/01/27

Episode 304: Join the Portage County Safety Council as they relaunch the podcast under the new Safety Leadership Collective brand. After humble beginnings in 2017 and 2018, the show has grown to 303 episodes, 141 experts, over 87 hours of content, and listeners in more than 81 nations. This episode outlines the relaunch goals for 2026, the focus on safety, leadership, and well-being, and invites safety professionals and listeners to join the collective and share expertise. For more information,

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32:06

From Prisons to Boardrooms: Values That Transform...

The Safety Leadership Collective ·

2025/10/23

Episode 303: Bernie Torrance, the International Director of the La Red Business Network and Founder of Global Priority Solutions, joined us to talk about values-based leadership and the roundtable model that transformed prisons, courts, and workplaces across Latin America and the U.S., cutting violence and turnover dramatically.Bernie explains how short, weekly roundtables build trust, create measurable behavior change with simple action steps, and deliver real business results — including a

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15:27

2025 NE Ohio Safety Expo Preview

The Safety Leadership Collective ·

2025/09/12

Episode 302: Ruth Bowdish of On Demand Occupational Medicine and Dave Constantino joined us to chat about the 2025 NE Ohio Safety Expo! This event will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, 9am-4pm, at the Holiday Inn in Boardman, OH.Now available on your favorite podcast app! For more info on the 2025 NE Ohio Safety Epo, visit the website at: https://ondemandoccupationalmedicine.com/neo-ohio-safety-expo/ For more information about the PCSC, visit their website at:

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35:42

[OSC25 Preview] Psychosocial Hazards – The Silent Killer

The Safety Leadership Collective ·

2025/03/31

Episode 301: Martin Franchi & Shelly Meadows, Co-Founders of Navigation Consulting & Training, joined us to talk about the importance of mental health and psychological safety at work. They will be presenting on this topic at the 2025 Ohio Safety Congress in April at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.Now available on your favorite podcast app! For more info on OSC25, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/ To learn more about Martin & Shelly, visit

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21:53

[OSC25 Preview] Influencing Without Direct Authority

The Safety Leadership Collective ·

2025/03/21

Episode 300: Merle Heckman, a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, joined us to talk about the importance of relationships when it comes to leadership & safety. He will be presenting on this topic at the 2025 Ohio Safety Congress in April at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.Now available on your favorite podcast app! For more info on OSC25, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/ To learn more about Merle, visit his LinkedIn at:

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19:05

[OSC25 Preview] Why Transportation Safety Matters in...

The Safety Leadership Collective ·

2025/03/11

Episode 299: Tracy LeMaire, Mobility Safety Program Manager at the National Safety Council, joined us to talk about the importance of transportation safety at work. She will be presenting on this topic at the 2025 Ohio Safety Congress in April at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Now available on your favorite podcast app! For more info on OSC25, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/ To learn more about Tracy, visit her LinkedIn at:

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17:06

[OSC25 Preview] Buried Alive: A Trench Collapse...

The Safety Leadership Collective ·

2025/02/28

Episode 298. Joe Tantarelli, owner of Trinity Safety Consulting, joined us to share about what he learned from surviving a tragic trench collapse. He will be presenting on this topic at the 2025 Ohio Safety Congress in April at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.Now available on your favorite podcast app! For more info on OSC25, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/ To learn more about Joe, visit his LinkedIn at:

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16:51

[OSC25 Preview] Lithium-Ion Battery Emergencies

The Safety Leadership Collective ·

2025/02/11

Episode 297: Nick Zamiska, President & Senior Instructor at Bad Day Training & Consulting, joined us to chat about Lithium-ion battery emergencies. He will be presenting on this topic at the 2025 Ohio Safety Congress in April at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.Now available on your favorite podcast app! For more info on OSC25, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/ To learn more about Nick, visit his website at: https://baddaytraining.com/ For more

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13:48

[OSC25 Preview] Leading the Charge: It’s more than...

The Safety Leadership Collective ·

2025/02/06

Episode 296: Dianne Grote Adams, President of Safex, Inc., joined us to provide a preview of her 2025 Ohio Safety Congress presentation entitled, Leading the Charge: It’s more than OSHA knowledge!Now available on your favorite podcast app! For more info on OSC25, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/ To learn more about Dianne, visit her website at: https://www.safex.us/ For more information about the PCSC, visit their website at:

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21:25

[OSC25 Preview] Emotionally Healthy Leader

The Safety Leadership Collective ·

2025/02/06

Episode 295: Gary Fowler, Executive Coach at Orange Diamond Safety, joined us to provide a preview of his 2025 Ohio Safety Congress presentation entitled, Emotionally Healthy Leader. Now available on your favorite podcast app! For more info on OSC25, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/ To learn more about Gary, visit his website at: https://www.thegaryfowler.com/ For more information about the PCSC, visit their website at:

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19:36

[OSC25 Preview] Self-Care Training

The Safety Leadership Collective ·

2025/01/31

Episode 294: Steven Click, Director at the Ohio Office of First Responder Wellness, joined us to provide a preview of his 2025 Ohio Safety Congress presentation.Now available on your favorite podcast app! For more info on OSC25, visit the website at: https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/ To learn more about Steven and his program, visit its website at: https://publicsafety.ohio.gov/what-we-do/our-programs/office-of-first-responder-wellness For more information about the PCSC, visit their

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15:30

Turning Challenges Into Success: How KEP is...

The Safety Leadership Collective ·

2024/09/12

Episode 293: In this episode, Renee Onesti from Ken Elastomer Products joined us to discuss effective strategies for maintaining a sustainable safety program in the manufacturing industry.Renee shares her extensive experience, spanning over 25 years, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing safety as an ongoing journey rather than a one-time achievement. She highlights the significance of updating safety documents, job descriptions, and equipment modifications to keep up with changes in the

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17:25

How Miller Transfer & Rigging Reduced Accidents By...

The Safety Leadership Collective ·

2024/09/06

Episode 292: In this episode, Nick Coia from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is joined by Diane Conner, Safety Manager at Miller Transfer and Rigging, and the 2024 Safety Improvement Award winner.Diane shares her journey of transforming the safety culture at Miller Transfer and Rigging over the past two years. Learn about her strategies for building a collaborative and accountable safety department, which led to significant improvements in preventable accidents and SC&RA

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