Annual Workers Memorial Day Ceremony: April 28
Not all Oregon families experience the safe return of their loved ones following a day at work. Oregon workers who died on the job will be honored with a ceremony
Category: National Issues
Respect the Zone: Slow Down in Work Zones
On any given day, there are more than 500 active work zones in the state of Oregon, and they operate day and night. It’s imperative that motorists slow down and drive
OSHA’s New Construction Silica Standard
On April 6, 2017, OSHA delayed enforcement of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction until Sept. 23, 2017. AGC would like to take this opportunity to survey the regulated
Work Zone Safety is Important All Year
Oregon’s Transportation Safety Month is coming to a close, but work zone safety is important all year! As a responsible driver, be sure to familiarize yourself with these important work
Fines Are Double in Work Zones 24/7…Workers or Not.
Some drivers think that when they don’t see workers, there’s no need to slow down. Not true. Here are just a few reasons why driving above the posted speed limit
Distracted Driving Awareness Month Wraps Up
April 2016: National Distracted Driving Awareness Month 2010–2014 Distracted driving in Oregon Driver distracted, inattentive, distracted by passenger and/or driver using cell phone Total Crashes Fatal Crashes Deaths All Injuries
FHWA Webinar on Grants for Alternative Revenue Approaches
The FAST Act authorizes $95 million in grant funding over the next five years to assist states in sponsoring pilot programs to test the feasibility of alternative revenue mechanisms to
OSHA Announces Final Rule on Respirable Silica Dust
OSHA today announced a final rule to improve protections for workers exposed to respirable silica dust. The rule will curb lung cancer, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney disease
Help AGCA Strengthen Its Legislative Efforts
Help AGCA Plan for the Future You have an opportunity to help AGC of America and its chapters gauge the reach of our collective networks and enable us to effectively
Construction Spending Posts Solid March Gains
Construction spending increased by 8 percent in March compared to a year earlier and was also up slightly between February and March amid growing demand for many types of construction,