We are back in San Juan, Puerto Rico for Day 2 of the American Bar Association's Workplace and Occupational Safety and Health (WOSH) Committee Midwinter Meeting.
We are back in San Juan, Puerto Rico for Day 2 of the American Bar Association's Workplace and Occupational Safety and Health (WOSH) Committee Midwinter Meeting. Today's sessions featured a diverse mix of experts—behavioral psychologists, management and employee-side attorneys, consultants, and industry representatives—discussing workplace violence, settlement strategies, drug and alcohol challenges, newly-proposed regulations, and broader organizational issues affecting OSHA practice.
Report from the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law
The morning opened with remarks from leaders within the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law, who highlighted the Section's structure, ongoing initiatives, and opportunities for involvement beyond the WOSH Committee. They emphasized the Section's inclusive governance model, its student advocacy programs, and its expanded resources—including a growing podcast series and development fund aimed at increasing membership.
Workplace Violence and Threat Assessment
The first substantive session of the day dove into workplace violence, featuring a detailed Q&A with Dr. Russell Palarea, a threat assessment expert. The discussion explored what factors influence violent behavior—including anger, financial strain, ideology, notoriety, or delusional beliefs—and clarified that...
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