When Ignoring Work Calls Could Save Your Life
SAIF reports more than 10,000 motor vehicle claims over the last 10 years. During distracted driving month in April, you’ll see lots of information about how to reduce motor vehicle
Category: Safety
Caught-In, Caught-Between Construction Deaths Rising
Caught-in and caught-between accidents are part of OSHA’s Focus Four initiative. The other three types of accidents are falls, struck-by incidents, and electrocutions. The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) in
Fall Protection Class Brings Record Numbers!
The AGC of America, supported by the Susan Harwood Federal Grant offered two Fall Prevention in Construction classes on March 14 and 15 at the chapter office. The two days
Electronic Injury Tracking Required by July 1, 2018
Electronic Submission of Injury and Illness Records to OSHA Who: Establishments with 250 or more employees that are currently required to keep OSHA injury and illness records, and establishments with
Heat-Related Illness Can Quickly Become a Medical Emergency
Warmer temperatures, physically demanding work, heavy clothing, and dehydration can put even the healthiest workers at risk for debilitating heat exhaustion and life-threatening heat stroke. Impairment caused by heat exhaustion
The PRIDE Safety Award Application Deadline is Approaching
The PRIDE application deadline is July 31, 2018 These prestigious awards and the public recognition that comes with them help propel AGC towards its goal of enhancing the public image
Public Hearing – Proposed Silica Medical Evaluation and Timeline Clarification
Public Hearings Scheduled for: Date: June 18, 2018 Time: 10:00 am Location: OROSHA Durham Plaza, 16760 SW Upper Boones Ferry RD Suite 200 Tigard, Or 97224 Oregon OSHA adopted the
Mobile Technology Makes Work Zones Safer
Fifty-four percent of highway contractors reported that motor vehicles had crashed into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results of a new highway work zone
2017’s Outstanding Program ROSE Award
The purpose of the Oregon-Columbia Chapter’s ROSE (Recognition of Safety Excellence) Award is to recognize chapter leaders who demonstrate safety excellence. The award process provides: Great tool to conduct a
OSU Survey: Construction Safety Technology Adoption
Oregon State University Study Title: Construction Safety Technology Adoption Current trends in the construction industry indicate that technology has the potential to play a big role in improving construction worker