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January Newsletter
  • Safety Tips
  • New Member Update
  • Upcoming Events
  • Career Opportunites
SAFETY TIPS

When working in cold weather, employers and workers should take simple precautions, such as those listed below:

  • Wear several layers of clothing rather than one thick layer.
  • Wear gloves and a warm wool hat or a helmet liner under the hard hat because 40 percent of a person’s body heat can be lost from an uncovered head; remember to cover your ears.
  • Wear synthetic or cotton clothing next to the skin to wick away sweat.
  • Wear warm footwear with one or two pairs of warm socks; footwear should not fit too tightly because it will restrict blood flow and cause more harm than good.
  • Wear a scarf or face mask in cold windy weather.
  • Take frequent short breaks in a warm shelter to allow the body to warm up. Avoid exhaustion or fatigue because energy is needed to keep muscles warm.
  • Drink warm, sweet beverages and avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol. õ Eat warm, high calorie food such as pasta dishes. 
  • Workers who take certain medications, are in poor physical condition or suffer from illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or cardiovascular disease are at increased risk and should therefore check with a doctor for additional advice.
 
NEW MEMBER UPDATE

New Member

Welcome to the group and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.
  • John Faherty
 
UPCOMING EVENTS

Thank you to all who attending the December meeting and happy hour event. We hope you enjoyed it.

 

February Chapter Meeting (hybrid)
 
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Date: Friday, February 21, 2024

Location: Taft, 41 South High Street, Suite 1800, Columbus

Please join us for our February 2025 Chapter Meeting!

We will be discussing “OSHA Updates” with Sue Roudebush of Taft.

 Please note, there are additional details for this meeting. Read thoroughly before RSVPing to this invite!!

If you plan on coming in-person, please RSVP to the Abby Glass (abby.glass@vertiv.com).

Additional Instructions:

All those attending in person will need to be submitted to the Taft Security office by 2/18/25. Any late responses WILL NOT be accepted.

All in-person attendees will need to check in at the lobby desk, where they will be given an elevator pass to the 22nd floor for the meeting.

Parking will be in the parking garage nearest the building. 

Proposed agenda:

8am-8:30am: Networking and Light Refreshments

8:30am-9:30am: Meeting and Presentation

Sue A. Roudebush, Partner

Sue practices employment law focusing on workers’ compensation and OSHA law and procedure. She represents self-insured and state-funded employers during all stages of their workers’ compensation matters, including claims investigation and management, administrative hearings, litigation, appeals on mandamus before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Ohio, and settlement.

In addition to several years in private practice, Sue worked as an Assistant Ohio Attorney General in the Workers’ Compensation Section.

Sue regularly writes and presents on workers’ compensation and OSHA topics. Her programs are presented at safety council meetings, continuing education seminars, and internal client education and training events.

Education

  • Ohio Northern University College of Law (2004)
  • The Pennsylvania State University (2001)
  • B.A., Psychology

Admissions

  • State – Ohio
  • Federal – U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Professional Affiliations

  • Ohio State Bar Association
    • Board Appointed Professional Ethics Committee, 2022-present
    • Workers’ Compensation Committee, 2004-2019
    • Board Appointed Arbitrator Regarding Fee Disputes, 2009-2017
    • Leadership Academy Certification, 2006
  • Ohio Women’s Bar Association
    • Trustee, 2017
  • Supreme Court of Ohio Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program
    • Mentor, 2009-present
  • Central Ohio Self-Insurers Association
    • Member, 2007-present
  • Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
    • Member, Rules Advisory Taskforce, 2014-2023
    • BWC Ohio Safety Congress

      • Chair, Workforce Diversity Committee, 2015-2017

 
 
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Career Opportunity

Occupational Safety and Health Officer

Department of the Public Utilities Director

City of Columbus

For details on the position, and to apply, visit the link below

https://search.app/nUbmZH3vz1mGiUDv8

 

Site Safety Manager

Lighthouse Electric

Columbus, OH

For details on the position, and to apply, visit the link below

https://lighthouseelectric.bamboohr.com/careers/280

 
 
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