Pets Account for Nearly 400 Workers’ Comp Claims a Year
Learn how to prevent injuries from adorable Oregon predators. Every year around this time, we get a terrifying look at the ferociousness of sharks. But the real danger to Oregon
Category: Safety
Safety Break for Oregon May 8
The 16th annual event promotes workplace safety, health It’s a day to recognize successes in creating safe and healthy workplaces. It’s a day to refresh training and knowledge about protecting
May is Transportation Safety Awareness Month
May is “Transportation Safety Awareness” month in Oregon, and whether you are walking, bicycling, riding a motorcycle, or driving, you’ll most likely see some reminder to be safe. It might
Take Advantage of Our Member Safety Services
Safety is a core value for AGC and it should be a top priority for every AGC member. The Oregon-Columbia Chapter has numerous safety resources and benefits available to all
DJC Op-Ed: 2019 Oregon Legislation: Marijuana and Workplace Safety
By: Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the DJC on February 19 in Buildings Bridges and Roads, and can be viewed here (subscription required).
Going the Distance: Pete Kimbrel, Orenco Systems Inc.
Going the Distance Originally published in Health and Safety Resource, published by Oregon OSHA, February–March 2019, Volume 63. Click here to view the original publication. Company Orenco Systems Inc. Safety,
Ladder Safety Month: Tips for Preventing Falls
During Ladder Safety Month, learn the “belt buckle rule” and other tips for preventing painful falls. Nearly every home and workplace has a ladder lying around someplace. So you’d
Complete the AGCA Hwy Work Zone Safety Survey
Each year AGC of America conducts a survey of members involved in highway construction work to evaluate the state of highway work zone safety. We want to collect information on
DJC Op-Ed: Plundering SAIF Corp. Would Leave Workers at Great Risk
By: Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the DJC on April 16 in Buildings Bridges and Roads, and can be viewed here (subscription required).
Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction May 6–10
The Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction began in 2012 with construction industry stakeholders seeking a way to raise awareness. Falls from heights are the leading cause of injuries and