Worker Protection Standard Details Delay Decision
Oregon OSHA is delaying a decision on the details of the adoption of its proposed changes to the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) until January 31, 2017, in order to give
Author: Karla Holland
OP-ED: Strong area councils are key for strong member engagement
Last month, the Associated General Contractors’ Oregon-Columbia chapter, in partnership with active members based in the Astoria area, held the first meeting of the North Coast Area Council. The inauguration
Young Employee Safety Survey
Are you a worker in Oregon 18–25 years old? If so, the Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition wants to hear from you! Take this short 16 question survey by January
SAIF Wants You To Walk Like a Penguin!
Walking like a penguin reduces slips, trips, and falls. With inclement weather arriving in some parts of the state and forecast for others, SAIF again wants to remind Oregonians to
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
3,477 People Killed by Distracted Driving in 2015 391,000 People Injured by Distracted Driving in 2015 660,000 Drivers Using Electronic Devices While Driving During the Day Technology allows us to
Give Us an Update on Your Workforce Issues
Give AGC an Update on Your Workforce Situation AGC of America continues to hear from many contractors that the labor market remains tight. While it is clear that worker shortages
AGC/SAIF Members Receive $9.8M Retro Return
AGC/SAIF Members Rewarded 30 Percent Return for Safety Efforts The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter (AGC) and SAIF announced today a $9,870,000 retrospective return for the 642 companies who participated
CLC: Following Your Passion & Navigating A Successful Career in Construction
ENGAGE: Leadership Series Following Your Passion & Navigating a Successful Career in Construction Join us for an evening with hosted appetizers and beverages, featuring two prominent industry members: Kevin Cavenaugh,
2017 Oregon Legislative Session Report
On July 7, 2017, the Oregon Legislature completed its business and adjourned. When the legislature first convened in January, our industry faced an unprecedented number of threats and opportunities. Despite
Oregon State CEM Employers Survey
Potential Employer of Oregon State CEM graduates and/or interns: Part of maintaining a strong Construction Engineering Management (CEM) Program is the continuous improvement of courses, curriculum, and the student experience.