Oregon adopts workplace violence prevention rules for health care settings

Oregon OSHA has formally adopted new workplace violence prevention rules specifically designed to protect health care workers in medical settings. The regulations also amend existing rules on discrimination complaints and require better recordkeeping of on-the-job assaults.

Salem, OR — Oregon OSHA has formally adopted rules enhancing workplace violence protections for certain health care workers, as well as amended current rules on discrimination complaints and recordkeeping of on-the-job assaults. The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care Employers rule (OAR…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.