Massachusetts lawmakers advance bills targeting workplace violence in health care

Massachusetts lawmakers have advanced legislation to protect health care workers from workplace violence, with both the House and Senate passing similar bills in July that now move to a joint conference committee. While focused on health care, these workplace safety measures reflect broader industry trends toward protecting workers on the job.

Boston, MA — Legislation aimed at protecting health care professionals in Massachusetts from workplace violence is one step from reaching the governor’s desk. Both the state House and Senate passed similar bills, S. 3171 and H. 4767, on July 16. A joint conference committee will now convene to…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.