Do You Drive Distracted? Who’s Watching?
A survey conducted by the National Safety Council revealed that even though 88 percent of parents say they are role models for driving, 91 percent of them practice distracted driving
Category: In the News
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
Participate in Safety Break for Oregon
Participate in Safety Break for Oregon: Wednesday, May 13 Employers across Oregon are invited to promote workplace safety and health with training, award recognition events, or other creative activities. What
AGC’s 2nd VP Addresses Highway Work Zone Safety
To draw attention to avoidable work zone tragedies, the Oregon-Columbia Chapter of the Associated General Contractors, the Oregon Trucking Associations, AAA Oregon/Idaho, the Oregon State Police, the Oregon Department of