Safety & Health Council AGC Safety & Health Council activities include educational opportunities on best safety practices, construction safety information, peer-to-peer networking, safety awards programs, and reviewing and recommending safety-related regulatory and legislative direction for the Oregon-Columbia Chapter. Meetings are held every other month in the Portland Metro area. Any employee from any AGC member is invited to attend and participate. Safety & Health Council Charter Council Leadership Chair: Michelle Brunetto, Walsh Construction Company Vice Chair: Rick McMurry, P&C Construction Staff Liaison: Kevin Wheatcroft, 503-894-1110 2017 Council Calendar Meetings are held at the AGC Center from 9:30–11:30 am, unless noted otherwise. February 24, AGC/NWUCA Safety & Health Forum, 8 am–1 pm, NW College of Construction, 8111 NE Holman Street, Portland April 20: AGC President Brian Gray, NW region president of Knife River. Brian will discuss safety culture and tools to implement continuous safety improvements. June 22: The Safety Anchor Post System®, a temporary guardrail safety device used in commercial construction, will be presented. August 17: Security Threat and Awareness Training, presented by Clackamas County Sheriff’s Sergeant, Anthony Kollias. October 19 December 7 (end of year lunch, 11:30 am–1:00 pm) 2017 AGC/NWUCA Safety & Health Forum Best Practices Drug Testing: New Rules Silica Management: Getting Ready for 2018 Patient Centered Care of Oregon’s Injured Workers Emergency Preparedness Managing Injury Claims and Return-to work OSHA Rules Update, What You Should Know View best practices Rogue Valley Safety & Health Committee The Rogue Valley Safety & Health Committee is currently undergoing redesign and development. Representatives or safety contacts from general contractors, subcontractors, and associates of all sizes are welcome and encouraged to participate. If you are interested in participating in this committee and future meetings, contact John Jean, AGC safety management consultant, or call 541-613-6859. Southern Oregon Construction Safety Forum Newsletters 2016 Summer (First Edition) 2016 Summer (Second Edition) 2016 Fall/Winter 2017 Spring Related Resources Safety Training AGC offers safety training and certification programs designed to help contractors improve safety, reduce accidents, and meet OSHA requirements. See event calendar for upcoming classes » Safety Management Services AGC employs a team of nine safety professionals across the state that provides a wealth of expertise in safety and health related services unequaled in the construction industry. Put us to work for you! » SafetyPLUS AGC’s SafetyPLUS web-based risk management platform provides AGC members the essential tools needed to build, manage, and document a proactive and focused safety program. Log in today to get started » Need more information? Contact Kevin Wheatcroft for more information.
