Minimum Wage Rule
Minimum Wage Rule Rule Effective Date: July 1, 2016 In anticipation of July 1 for minimum wage implementations, the State of Oregon has issued the ruling regarding how employees are
Category: Statewide Issues
Cell Phones and Mobile Equipment Don’t Mix
Cell phone use while operating mobile equipment is a form of distracted driving and is extremely dangerous. The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that cell phones are involved in 6,000
Win $100 Gift Card to Cabela’s!
Take the AGC of America Workforce Survey Send us a screen shot and you could win a $100 gift card to Cabela’s! Click here to take the survey. AGC of
OROSHA Exploring Heat Related Illness in Oregon
Oregon OSHA is exploring the topic of occupational heat related illness in Oregon. They are looking for a cross-section of industry representatives to discuss how to best keep workers safe
Is Your Company Prepared for the Summer Heat?
Many people are exposed to heat on the job, outdoors, or in hot indoor environments. Operations involving high air temperatures, radiant heat sources, high humidity, direct physical contact with hot
OP-ED: Collaboration will further air emissions progress
In the face of three major environmental issues over the past several weeks – the Union Pacific train derailment and oil spill in the Columbia River Gorge, the release of
IP 65 Campaign Hits Milestone
IP65: Career Tech Education in All Oregon High Schools In early July, the IP 65 Campaign passed a historic mark—more than 125,000 signatures were submitted to the Oregon Secretary of
Register for the GOSH Conference
2015 Oregon GOSH Conference Coming to Portland Registration opens for largest safety and health event in Northwest Registration is open for the Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH) Conference,
Changes to OSHA Division 1 General Administrative Rules
Oregon OSHA – Proposed Changes to Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements in Division 1, General Administrative Rules Public Hearings Scheduled for: February 26, 2015 10:00 am Oregon OSHA, Fremont Place, Building
Let’s Take a Fresh Look at Safety
Leaders Work Together to Make Work Zones Safer Together they’re taking a fresh look at safety The group’s charge was clear; look for new ways to increase safety in work