Melissa J. Ruminski

For a number of years after I became editor of Safety+Health, one reader would email me to tell me that the magazine should feature cartoons, and we had some good-natured debate over it.

June is National Safety Month. On this, the 25th anniversary of the observance, the COVID-19 pandemic remains front and center of the discussion about how to keep workers safe.

Editor Melissa J. Ruminski writes about the impact of COVID-19 on people seeking and receiving treatment for opioid misuse.

This month, Editor Melissa J. Ruminski invites readers to visit the Safety+Health team at the virtual NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

This month, Melissa J. Ruminski talks about what has been eye-opening for her in 2020.

Melissa J. Ruminski discusses some of the changes and challenges the occupational safety and health community will contend with in 2021.

Melissa J. Ruminski talks about partnering with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals to present its annual Salary Survey.

Melissa J. Ruminski talks about how events of the past year have led both individuals and organizations to take a hard look at diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.