TSA Security Directive for Public Transportation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an Order on January 29, 2021, requiring the public to wear face masks while on conveyances and in transportation hubs. The
Category: In the News
The Grand ROSE Award Winner
The Grand ROSE Award Winner was announced at the safety awards breakfast during the AGC Annual Business Meeting on February 5. This year’s Grand ROSE Award winner is Colas Construction,
Volunteers Needed for NE Portland Church Rebuilding Project
On Saturday, February 7, 2015, the Allen Temple CME Church experienced a devastating fire that caused extensive damage. The cause of the fire was a small fire started near the
Welding in the workplace? Be Aware of What’s New Regarding Manganese Exposure
Written by Andy Haymart, CHST Industrial Hygiene Technician A new OR-OSHA rule for airborne exposure to manganese is expected to be published later this year. In the proposed rule, occupational
DJC Announces Hard Had Safety Award Recipients
The Daily Journal of Commerce has announced its Hard Hat Safety Award honorees for 2021. The following Oregon-Columbia Chapter member companies, project teams, and individuals are being recognized for their
AGCA Provides Vaccine Policy Resources Free to Members
Webinar Playback and Q&A Document Now Available In response to the present situation regarding the Coronavirus pandemic and the availability of COVID-19 vaccines, AGC of America (AGCA) has recently produced
2020 Oregon CAT Returns Due April 15
The Department of Revenue reminds business owners that businesses with commercial activity in excess of $1 million in 2020 must file a CAT return by April 15. Businesses with more
AGCA Workforce Development Scholarship App Deadline June 1
For Students in Technical and Craft Programs The AGC of America Education and Research Foundation offers Workforce Development Scholarships to students enrolled in accredited technical schools or craft training programs
PRO Act Info and Podcast: Action Needed
Take Action on the Greatest Threat to Construction Industry—Union and Open-Shop Take action now and tell your members of Congress and President Biden to oppose the misleadingly-named “Protecting the Right
Portable Ladder Safety
March is National Ladder Safety Month. It is imperative that we all continue to place serious and effective focus on ladder safety. This blog summarizes an article, “The Importance of