Portage County Safety Council Podcast
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<p>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.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 22, 2026
Leaking Strength: From Bedridden to Record-Breaker
Episode 317: Justin Deflumeri, the CEO of Optimal Safety Inspections, shares his harrowing story of a botched lumbar puncture that caused a CSF leak, leaving him bedridden for months before finding expert treatment and reclaiming his life. He discusses the physical and emotional challenges of recovery, the power of perseverance—"keep digging"—and previews his book Leaking Strength while offering hope and resources for others facing long recoveries. To connect with Justin on LinkedIn, you can do so at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-deflumeri-ms-president-ceo-5271a7b8/ To learn more about Optimal Safety Inspections, check out their website at: https://www.optimalsafetyinspections.com/ For more information on the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website at: https://portagecountysafetycouncil.com/
June 15, 2026
From Blame to Learning: Seven Practical Steps to Better Safety
Episode 316: Jake Mazulewicz joins hosts Nic Coia and Mike Thompson to explain shifting from a control-based, blame-focused approach toward a learning-based safety culture. He outlines his seven practical steps including building psychological safety, leading after-action reviews, transforming investigations into non-punitive event reviews, applying classic defenses, improving systems, and building resilience. Listeners get practical examples and immediate actions to apply on the job, plus resources to learn more at reliableorg.com and in Jake's book, Seven Practical Steps. To learn more about Jake, check out his website at: https://www.reliableorg.com/ For more information on the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website at: https://portagecountysafetycouncil.com/
June 9, 2026
When Safety Goes Wild: Lessons from the Akron Zoo
Episode 315: In this episode, we are joined by Brenna Erjavec, Senior Manager of Safety & Security at the Akron Zoo, to talk about balancing animal care, public protection and employee safety. Highlights include combating complacency with monthly trainings and live drills, using a two-person lock-and-key system and spotters for high-risk tasks, and aligning leadership to make safety a priority. The episode also covers trauma-aware drills, working with emergency responders, and simple conservation and public involvement programs listeners can join. To learn more about the Akron Zoo, please visit their website at: https://www.akronzoo.org/ For more information on the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website at: https://portagecountysafetycouncil.com/
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- What is Portage County Safety Council Podcast?
<p>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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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