Working in a Cold Environment Can Put You at Risk
Cold Stress Guide Anyone working in a cold environment may be at risk of cold stress. Some workers may be required to work outdoors in cold environments and for extended
Category: In the News
Federal Tax Reform Webinar: Monday, November 20
Tax reform legislation is moving quickly in both the US House and Senate, with the House of Representatives preparing to pass it’s legislation today. The situation remains fluid. AGC wants
Willis Towers Watson Construction Safety Excellence Awards
The purpose of the CSEA is to recognize those construction companies who excel at safety performance. CSEA will closely examine each candidate’s commitment to safety and occupational health management and
The City of Portland’s Structural Engineering Advisory Committee Needs You!
The Bureau of Development Services, City of Portland is seeking volunteers to serve on its Structural Engineering Advisory Committee. The Structural Engineering Advisory Committee consists of six members licensed in
What to Do Before & After OSHA Knocks
What to Do Before & After OSHA Knocks: An Interactive Look at the Legal Aspects of OSHA and Citation Defense Webinar Presented by Fisher Phillips December 19, 2017 10–11 am
SAIF Hopes for Fewer Falls and More Fa-La-Las This Season
New “Spot the Hazards” videos make holiday safety as fun and warm as an ugly sweater. ‘Tis the season for holiday hazards–from chestnuts roasting on an open fire to walking
DJC OP-Ed: The departure of practicals from the Legislature … and elsewhere
By: Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the DJC on December 19 in Buildings Bridges and Roads and can be viewed here (subscription required).
Don’t Forget to Post Your Workplace Injury Summary by February 1st.
When an employee is hurt on the job, filling out forms probably isn’t the first thing on your mind. But keeping a record of what happened and why is important
DC Circuit Court Upholds New Silica Rule
On Dec. 22, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld OSHA’s controversial occupational exposure to crystalline silica rule, rejecting all industry challenges to the rule.
Construction Adds 210,000 Jobs In 2017; Wages Up 3 Percent
Construction employment increased by 30,000 jobs in December to the highest level since September 2008, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.