Workplace Safety

I was at the state capital on Thursday for a press conference with Congressmen Joe Courtney and John Larson. Congressman Courtney introduced HR 1309, which authorizes OHSA to develop a Standard (regulations) to protect Healthcare and Social Workers from workplace violence. 

I was back yesterday to listen to testimony in a public hearing on a proposed Connecticut bill to protect teachers from violence in the classroom. (thank you AFT Connecticut Jan Hochadel, Mary Yordon and David Hayes for your testimony)

Two different, yet related, issues and a reminder to me how how different and yet similar, healthcare and education are. 

The problems are complex but the bottom line is that workers should not be victims. 

Our teachers, PSRPs,  Healthcare Professionals, and Public Servants are dedicated professionals who deserves our support, and the resources, to perform their vital work safely.