Melissa J. Ruminski

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In addition to feature articles on Total Worker Health and falls in construction, tucked into this month’s issue is a quick preview of the 2024 NSC Spring Safety Conference & Expo – set to take place May 14-16 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

I’m sure we’ve all been part of work zone traffic in which, when visible enforcement isn’t present, drivers barely slow down. I think about the workers, who surely are aware that every year in the United States, some of their fellow roadway workers are struck and killed.

One of the many reasons I respect occupational safety and health professionals so much is that you’re always available as a resource and a support – both to workers and each other.

This month, our “My Story” section highlights the stories of two of your fellow safety peers. Do you want to share yours? Email your story, plus a photo of yourself, to safehealth@nsc.org. You may see yourself in an upcoming issue.

We’re pleased to introduce a new quarterly column: “NSC Thought Leadership.” To kick things off, John Dony, the council’s vice president of workplace strategy, explains how a partnership with United Kingdom-based nonprofit Lloyd’s Register Foundation has resulted in the proposal of “a model for the ‘new value of safety.’”

In this issue, we present expanded coverage of OSHA’s “Top 10” most cited standards for fiscal year 2023. In addition to the overall Top 10, you’ll find lists for willful and serious violations, OSHA regions and – new for us – a list of which industries have the most citations.

We’re very pleased to have teamed up with BCSP again for our 2023 Salary Survey.

To be successful, every safety pro needs technical know-how. But because safety is all about people, soft skills are another important part of professional development.

I’m looking forward to meeting – or reconnecting – with many of you at the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo. Set to take place in New Orleans, it’s full of opportunities to learn, network and just be around thousands of people who share your commitment to preventing injuries.