Melissa J. Ruminski

Melissa J. Ruminski is editor of Safety+Health magazine and the National Safety Council's other periodicals including Family Safety & Health magazine and a variety of newsletters. [email protected]

Editor’s Note: Safety in the summer heat

As I write this, the Chicagoland area has just endured a string of 90-degree days – with even more expected in the week ahead. A...

Editor’s Note: The future of the field

Editor Melissa J. Ruminski discusses how public interest in occupational safety and health is the highest she’s experienced in her lifetime.

Editor’s Note: Spend some time ‘On the Safe Side’

This month, Melissa J. Ruminski invites readers to listen to the new podcast from the Safety+Health team.

Editor’s Note: A lasting impact

Editor Melissa J. Ruminski discusses the lasting impact the COVID-19 pandemic may have on the occupational safety and health profession.
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Editor’s Note: Getting ‘SMART’ about coyotes

Editor Melissa J. Ruminski discusses how you can get 'SMART' about coyote safety.

Editor’s Note: To be a leader

Editor Melissa J. Ruminski discusses the annual “CEOs Who ‘Get It’” and what it means to be a leader.

Editor’s Note: It’s still ‘All About You’

Editor Melissa J. Ruminski expresses her appreciation for Richard Hawk’s “All About You” column.

Editor’s Note: ‘An emerging industry’

Editor Melissa J. Ruminski discusses the 'emerging industry' of cannabis work.
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Editor’s Note: Stepping in to stop workplace bullying

Editor Melissa J. Ruminski shares her personal account of being bullied at work and discusses the importance of taking workplace bullying seriously.

Editor’s Note: Fighting fatigue

Editor Melissa J. Ruminski talks about the issue of worker fatigue.

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