AGC Will Miss Dennis Barlow
Dennis John Barlow May 21, 1972–June 6, 2021 Dennis John Barlow, 49, passed away after a brief illness, June 6, 2021 at home in Washougal, Washington. He was born in
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AGC/SAIF Group Members to Receive Retro Return
AGC/SAIF Group Members to Receive Return for 2019–2020 Performance The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter (AGC) announced today that there will be a small retro return distributed to the 625
Governor Kate Brown Issues Emergency Declaration Due to Forecasted Heat Across the State
(Salem, OR) — At the request of the Oregon Health Authority, Governor Kate Brown today declared a state of emergency in 23 counties to ensure additional resources are available to
White House Requires Masking, Physical Distancing for Unvaccinated Federal Contractors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2021 FACT SHEET: President Biden to Announce New Actions to Get More Americans Vaccinated and Slow the Spread of the Delta Variant Six months into
Statewide Mask Mandate Takes Effect Friday, Aug 13
During a news conference, Gov. Kate Brown provided further details on the reinstatement of the statewide mask mandate that she previously announced. The new mask requirement for all indoor public
SAIF Offers Expertise on COVID-19 Workplace Safety
Many of us are aware of the human toll the virus has taken on the health of people and communities. But how have workers specifically been impacted? In addition to
Statewide Mask Mandate Effective Today
Following this week’s announcement from Gov. Brown that she will reinstate the statewide mask mandate, effective today, Aug. 13, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon Occupational Safety & Health
Statewide Mask Mandate Begins 8/27
Governor Kate Brown today announced new statewide outdoor mask requirements to help stop the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant. Effective Friday, August 27, masks will be required in
Oregon OSHA Free Online Spanish Fall Protection Training
Oregon OSHA launches free Spanish online training for fall protection in construction Employers and workers who speak Spanish and engage in construction activities in Oregon now have a free and
How to Help Your Employees be Resilient
Employees who feel safe and are mentally well also perform better on the job and are less likely to get physically injured. Grief. Disappointment. Exhaustion. These are just a few