BOLI Statewide Sick Leave Training
Beginning January 1, 2016… All employers with 10 or more employees (at least 6 for employers located in Portland) in Oregon must provide up to 40 hours of paid leave
Category: In the News
Chapter Members Receive DJC Newsmakers Awards
The Daily Journal of Commerce has announced its list of Newsmakers for 2016. The Newsmakers awards event, now in its eighth year, recognizes individuals, private companies, public agencies, and organizations
Dozer Day Needs You!
Be a Sponsor for Dozer Day 2016! Dozer Day is an annual, community event hosted by the design/build industry to give kids an opportunity to operate heavy construction equipment and
Nominations Open for DJC TopProjects 2016
DJC TopProjects is the premier awards program for the region’s built environment. Honoring the best building and construction projects in Oregon and SW Washington, DJC TopProjects is the must-attend annual
What Does Winning the ROSE Award Mean? (Part 2)
On December 14, AGC blogged the announcement of the eight winners of the 2015 ROSE Award, which recognizes chapter leaders in safety excellence and their dedication to safety. These eight
Environmental Compliance Website for Construction
Environmental Compliance Website for Construction Going Strong Since Jan. 2015, AGC chapters and members have been accessing environmental compliance and green information on the newly updated Construction Industry Compliance Assistance
New Silica Guide from SAIF Corporation
Silica Guide From SAIF Corporation Overview and Applicability The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued new rules to protect workers from occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
GOSH Conference Call for Nominations
Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Conference March 6–9, 2017 Oregon Convention Center Award Categories Workplace Safety Program Association Safety Committee Safety and Health Advocate (Individual or Team) Safety and Health
DOSH Hazard Alert: Lead Exposure During Cable De-Tensioning Work
The Hazard Source Workers using thermal cutting tools (e.g., an exothermic slice torch) to de-tension (or destress) cables embedded in concrete structures are exposed to lead and other hazardous metals.
Dividends for Workers’ Comp Participants
Board of Directors Declares Two Dividends At a recent meeting of SAIF Corporation’s Board of Directors, the board reviewed SAIF’s financial results and declared dividends to be paid during October