Safety Break for Oregon is May 10
Why Take a Safety Break? When workers return home safe to their families at the end of the day, workers’ compensation and insurance costs are reduced, and productivity improves when
Author: Travis Stone
National Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction May 8–12
National Fall Safety Stand-Down Free webinar and live Facebook chat on roofing and construction safety to be held as part of National Safety Stand-Down to raise awareness of fall hazards
WISHA Confined Spaces Stakeholder Mtg: 5/4
Confined Spaces – Chapter 296-809 WAC Stakeholder Meeting A stakeholder meeting is set for 9 am–12 pm, May 4, 2017, at the Tukwila service location to receive comments on a
Annual Workers Memorial Day Ceremony: April 28
Not all Oregon families experience the safe return of their loved ones following a day at work. Oregon workers who died on the job will be honored with a ceremony
AGCA Files Suit to Block Misguided Silica Rule
AGC of America, working closely with the Louisiana AGC chapter, has taken an important legal step in reaction to the Obama administration’s recently released silica rule. On Monday, April 4,
OSHA Announces Final Rule on Respirable Silica Dust
OSHA today announced a final rule to improve protections for workers exposed to respirable silica dust. The rule will curb lung cancer, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney disease
CSEA Winners Announced at the AGCA Convention
The Construction Safety Excellence Award (CSEA) winners were announced at the AGC of America’s National Convention in San Antonio, Texas on March 10, 2016. The CSEA is an ongoing and
Safety Week 2016
Safety Week 2016 Kick off event by SafeBuild Alliance saw more than 100 attendees from the construction industry. Safety Week is May 2–6, 2016. [clear]Many Roles, One Goal – Building
National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is May 2–6, 2016 The purpose of the National Fall Prevention Stand-Down is to raise awareness of preventing fall hazards in
What Does Winning a ROSE Award Mean?
On December 14, AGC blogged the announcement of the eight winners of the 2015 ROSE Award. This award recognizes chapter leaders in safety excellence and their dedication to safety. These