3M DBI-SALA Self Retracting Lifeline Recall
3M DBI-SALA 16-Foot Talon Self Retracting Lefeline: Stop Use and Recall Field Service Action 3M Fall Protection has detected a small quantity of DBI-SALA® 16 Ft. Talon™ Self Retracting Lifelines
Category: Safety
WebEd: OSHA’s New Silica Standard for Construction: Are You Equipped to Comply?
On September 23, 2017, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will begin to enforce their respirable crystalline silica standard for the construction industry. The standard has established a new
Chapter and National Safety Awards
It’s time to be recognized for safety excellence! Recognition of Safety Excellence Award (ROSE) The purpose of the Oregon-Columbia Chapter’s ROSE (Recognition of Safety Excellence) Award is to recognize chapter
Respirable Crystalline Silica Becomes Enforceable 9/23/17 in Federal OSHA States
On Tuesday, September 20, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a memorandum to OSHA regional administrators announcing how the agency will handle enforcement of the new silica standard
Study: Visits by Insurance Loss Prevention Reps Linked to Fewer Jobsite Injuries
Insurance loss prevention representatives often help contractors identify ways to improve workplace safety. A Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR)-supported research team at the University of Minnesota recently analyzed
HS Students Can Win Cash for Creative Workplace Safety Videos
‘Speak up. Work safe.’ video contest opens to Oregon high school students High school students across Oregon are invited to let their video skills shine in service of a good
National Award Season is Here!
AGC of America Awards Programs Build America Awards Application Deadline: October 25, 2017 The Build America awards honor AGC members who build the nation’s most impressive construction projects ranging across
OSHA Issues Proposed Rule to Extend Deadline for Crane Operator Cert Requirements
On August 30, 2017, OSHA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to further extend the employer’s responsibility to ensure crane operator competency and enforcement for crane operator certification from Nov.
Late Summer Heat Melts Worker Injury Record
SAIF received more heat-related injury claims last month than the last three Augusts combined. With next week forecast to potentially break heat records, we want to make sure Oregonians stop
Sept is National Preparedness Month – Is Your Business Ready?
Did you know an estimated 25% of businesses don’t open again after a major disaster? September is National Preparedness Month Smart planning can help you keep your business running if