OR-OSHA Proposed Changes to Fall Protection Standard
Oregon OSHA and federal OSHA have been in conversation about the fall protection issue for some time. During October of 2015, Oregon OSHA received written confirmation from federal OSHA that
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National Hwy Safety Training Coming to Oregon
Highway Work Zone Safety Training Offered by AGC of America, supported by a Susan Harwood federal grant Program Description Construction workers make up approximately 4% of the country’s workforce, but
Asbestos Survey Temporary Rulemaking
SB 705 Asbestos Survey 2015 Temporary Rulemaking The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing rules under the legislature’s direction as expressed in Senate Bill 705 (2015). DEQ proposes rule
What Does Winning the ROSE Award Mean? (Part 3 of 3)
On December 14, AGC blogged the announcement of the eight winners of the 2015 ROSE Award, which recognizes chapter leaders in safety excellence and their dedication to safety. These eight
What Does Winning the ROSE Award Mean? (Part 2)
On December 14, AGC blogged the announcement of the eight winners of the 2015 ROSE Award, which recognizes chapter leaders in safety excellence and their dedication to safety. These eight
New Silica Guide from SAIF Corporation
Silica Guide From SAIF Corporation Overview and Applicability The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued new rules to protect workers from occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
GOSH Conference Call for Nominations
Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Conference March 6–9, 2017 Oregon Convention Center Award Categories Workplace Safety Program Association Safety Committee Safety and Health Advocate (Individual or Team) Safety and Health
DOSH Hazard Alert: Lead Exposure During Cable De-Tensioning Work
The Hazard Source Workers using thermal cutting tools (e.g., an exothermic slice torch) to de-tension (or destress) cables embedded in concrete structures are exposed to lead and other hazardous metals.
Dividends for Workers’ Comp Participants
Board of Directors Declares Two Dividends At a recent meeting of SAIF Corporation’s Board of Directors, the board reviewed SAIF’s financial results and declared dividends to be paid during October
Regional Suicide Summit Focuses on Construction
A critical conversation… Oregon is a top 10 state for suicide The construction industry is #2 in suicide deaths per 100,000 employees, and #1 for number of employee deaths by