Safety Week 2015: May 3–9
Many Roles, One Goal: Building Safety Together! Every year, more than 80,000 workers suffer an injury on construction job sites across the nation. Any one incident is one too many.
Author: Karla Holland
AGC’s 2015 Mid-Session Report
Last week, the 2015 Legislative Session reached its first crucial deadline. Most bills not voted on as of last Tuesday’s self-imposed deadline are likely not moving forward in this session.
Safety Week Kick-Off Breakfast
Second Annual Construction Safety Week Kick Off Breakfast May 1 7–9:30 am World Forestry Center, Portland Sponsored by SafeBuild Alliance Every year, more than 80,000 workers suffer an injury on construction
Beware of Bogus AGCA Endorsement Claim
Caution: AGCA Members Solicited for Media Piece Claiming AGCA Endorsement Last week, several members alerted their local chapter to requests from Focus Media Group, or Mark Peters on behalf of Focus
Fallen Workers to be Remembered 4/28
Workers Memorial Day to be observed with Salem ceremony Not all Oregon families experience the safe return of their loved one following a day at work. Oregon workers who died
OP ED: Construction workers of the 21st century
This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver One cannot pick up a publication today without seeing something about the
Check Out ODOT’s Small Contracting Program
ODOT’s newly-restructured Small Contracting Program supports small businesses ODOT invites contractors, consultants, and professional services to join their newly-restructured Small Contracting Program, or SCP. The “refreshed” program now offers more
Fred Shearer & Sons Takes Time for Safety Break 2015
Fred Shearer & Sons take time out of their busy schedule to celebrate Safety Break 2015. They had a big lunch for all the 100+ employees on May 13 to
National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
What is a Safety Stand-Down? A Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about safety. This year’s stand-down focuses on fall hazards and reinforcing
Workers Speak Out About Being Hit in Oregon Work Zones
Governor Brown, ODOT, and highway construction contractors call attention to the dangers when travelers moving through work zones speed or don’t pay attention Travelers can help protect themselves and their