Inclement Weather Can Mean an Increase in Injured Workers
SAIF Reminds Employers to Take Precautions in Snow and Ice With possible snow and ice in the forecast this week, it’s important to keep workplace safety top of mind—even for
Author: Karla Holland
Countdown to First National Traffic Incident Response Week
This month, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and its partners began a year-long effort to engage state DOTs, first responders, community traffic reporters, drivers’ education instructors, grassroots preparedness organizations, and
Seasonal Employees Need Safety Training, Too!
As companies rush to hire workers for the holiday season, SAIF has tips on how to provide safety training to new employees of all ages Whether it’s your first job
9 Ways to Help Workers Keep Healthy Resolutions
Nine Ways Employers Can Help Workers Keep Healthy Resolutions Information provided by SAIF With 2017 kicking off this week, there’s a topic that’s on many Oregonians’ minds: their New Year’s
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
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