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Ceremony to Honor Fallen Oregon Workers
Oregon OSHA sent AGC the following invitation to attend the annual Workers Memorial Day ceremony in Salem. The program includes the reading of names of Oregon workers killed on the job in 2011. The event is open to the public. … Continue reading
Oregon Announces 2011 Workplace Deaths
Figure second lowest in state history March 1, 2012 – Twenty-eight people covered by the Oregon workers’ compensation system died on the job during 2011, the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) has announced. It’s the second lowest number … Continue reading
Working Safely in Winter Storms
Winter storms create a variety of hazards and can have lingering impacts on everyday tasks and work activities. Learning about how to prepare for a winter storm and avoid hazards when one occurs will help keep you safe during the … Continue reading
Feds Ban Truck Driver Use of Hand Held Mobile Phones
The US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule that restricts the use of hand-held mobile telephones by interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers (CMV) and interstate hazmat drivers beginning January 3, 2012. The … Continue reading
