National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is May 2–6, 2016 The purpose of the National Fall Prevention Stand-Down is to raise awareness of preventing fall hazards in
Category: National Issues
Change Order Problems? Take This Survey!
Change Order Problems on Federal Projects? Change orders are a way of life on any construction project. However, that is no excuse for federal agencies taking many months or even
Input on OSHA Change to Silica Wanted
Input Needed for Change to Silica in General Industry Oregon OSHA’s technical section is putting a stakeholder group together to discuss the federal OSHA changes to silica in general industry
Oregon Transportation Safety Month’s in Full Swing!
Distracted Driving and Work Zone Safety: Awareness Campaigns are Now Underway We’re in the midst of a series of awareness campaigns asking travelers to pay attention and slow down—especially in
Why Are Bridges Turning Orange?
Bridges in Portland and Salem Turn Orange in Early May to Raise Awareness of Work Zone Safety Monday, May 2 through Saturday, May 14, 2016 The Morrison Bridge in Portland,
“Be Ready. Be Buckled.” Kids’ Art Contest
The annual Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Safety Belt Partnership Be Ready. Be Buckled. Children’s art contest runs through Tuesday, March 1, 2016! Children in kindergarten through sixth grade (ages 5–12)
Investment in Infrastructure is an Investment Our Workforce
An Investment in Our Nation’s Infrastructure is an Investment in Our Skilled Workforce By Lori Cowen, Guest Contributor, The Cornerstone Earlier this week, with the Dec. 4 deadline looming, leaders
Hwy/Transit Bill Doesn’t Address Future Revenue Needs
Compromise Highway and Transit Bill Includes Long-term Funding to Help Improve Transportation Systems, but Doesn’t Address Future Revenue Needs Construction official says conference committee’s final highway and transit measure includes
Williams to Chair National Transportation Group
Oregon Businessman to Chair National Transportation Group in 2016 A Springfield, Oregon, construction executive has been elected 2016 chairman of the Board of Directors of TRIP, a national transportation research
Employer Feedback on Hiring Veterans Needed
“Every Vet Counts!” National Small Business Surveymp Employers of all sizes and from all industries are being asked to complete a 10-minute online questionnaire—anonymously if desired—to identify the challenges they