Register now for the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association’s (OMA) next Safety & Workers’ Compensation Committee meeting on Thursday, April 16, at OMA offices in Columbus or via Zoom. The program begins with a business meeting from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by a networking lunch provided by OMA from noon to 1 p.m.

Highlights include a Dinsmore presentation from Christen Hignett on Violation of a Specific Safety Requirement claims, trends, legal updates and practical risk-reduction strategies; an invited discussion with Ohio Board of Pharmacy Director Steven Schierholt on the regulatory and workplace implications of kratom and marijuana; a counsel’s report on the Dillon decision and other legal developments; and a public policy update from OMA staff on Statehouse activity affecting manufacturers.

“Safety leaders are being asked to keep up with a lot at once,” said Jacob Sargent, OMA director of public policy services. “This meeting is designed to give them clear, practical insight they can take back to their facilities right away.” 4/10/2026