Fall Protection Class Brings Record Numbers!
The AGC of America, supported by the Susan Harwood Federal Grant offered two Fall Prevention in Construction classes on March 14 and 15 at the chapter office. The two days
Author: Karla Holland
Billions of Dollars for Construction in FY 2018 Funding BillÂ
On March 21, congressional leaders unveiled a funding bill for fiscal year (FY) 2018 that includes at least $10 billion in additional infrastructure investment—compared to FY 2017 and promised in the Bipartisan Budget
Electronic Injury Tracking Required by July 1, 2018
Electronic Submission of Injury and Illness Records to OSHA Who: Establishments with 250 or more employees that are currently required to keep OSHA injury and illness records, and establishments with
DJC Op-Ed: Stepping up to address workforce challenges: part III
By: Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the DJC on June 19 in Buildings Bridges and Roads and can be viewed here (subscription required)
Heat-Related Illness Can Quickly Become a Medical Emergency
Warmer temperatures, physically demanding work, heavy clothing, and dehydration can put even the healthiest workers at risk for debilitating heat exhaustion and life-threatening heat stroke. Impairment caused by heat exhaustion
AGCA Workforce Survey
AGC of America continues to hear from many of you that the labor market remains tight. While it is clear that worker shortages are in some cases, a significant problem
I Built This! Video Contest Now Open
I Built This! Video Contest NCCER and Build Your Future’s I BUILT THIS! video contest gives aspiring craft professionals and their instructors an opportunity to showcase outstanding construction projects. The
The PRIDE Safety Award Application Deadline is Approaching
The PRIDE application deadline is July 31, 2018 These prestigious awards and the public recognition that comes with them help propel AGC towards its goal of enhancing the public image
Trib OpEd: Oregon needs to gear up for transportation
By: Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the Business Tribune in Transportation Now! on May 12 and can be viewed here. Colorado, Utah, New
Public Hearing – Proposed Silica Medical Evaluation and Timeline Clarification
Public Hearings Scheduled for: Date: June 18, 2018 Time: 10:00 am Location: OROSHA Durham Plaza, 16760 SW Upper Boones Ferry RD Suite 200 Tigard, Or 97224 Oregon OSHA adopted the