Managing Risk in Hiring Practices
By Holt Andron, CSP, CHST, CRIS, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter Safety Management Consultant Preventing workplace injuries is a core priority for AGC members, but this article will explore a different kind
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Hearing Protection
By Brenda Pittman, AGC Certified Industrial Hygienist How Long Does It Take to Insert Hearing Protection? Inserting foam (squishy) hearing protection correctly takes about 45 to 60 seconds per ear,
Human and Organizational Performance
By: Rob Roloson, AGC Safety Management Consultant Nobody is perfect. It is a universal truth that we all know to be true. Our brains are built to learn through trial
What “To Do” in Safety. Or…What Should You DO in Safety?
By Alden Strealy, MS, CIH, CSP, AGC Director of Safety Services Safety committees. Job site walks. Training. Share your safety observations and goals with management. More trainings. Implement a new
Third-Party First Aid Services for Construction Companies
By Mark Spring, CSP, CRIS, AGC Safety Management Consultant Construction work carries inherent risk, and even with a strong safety program, proper planning, and personal protective equipment (PPE), injuries can
Five Oregon High Schools Win Prizes in 2026 Media Contest to Promote Young Worker Safety
Students from multiple Oregon high schools won O[yes] safety media contest promoting heat-illness prevention training for teen workers via ads and videos. Students at Crescent Valley High School in Corvallis,
AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter Announces Selection of Josh Tompkins as Next Chief Executive Officer
The AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter today announced the selection of Josh Tompkins as its next chief executive officer. Tompkins is expected to join the organization in May 2026 and will work
Lead for the Safety Brain: A quick review of the most important parts of lead rules in construction for the non-IH safety professional.
By Holt Andron, CSP, CHST, CRIS, AGC Safety Management Consultant TLDR (too long, didn’t read): Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (OSHA) lead rules apply no matter the amount of
4/28: Workers Memorial Day Ceremony Honors Oregon Workers Who Died on the Job in 2025
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) and Oregon Labor Federation, AFL-CIO invite the public to attend the Workers Memorial Day observance on Tuesday, April 28, in Salem.
Toolbox Talks: From “Filler” to an Injury Prevention and Compliance Tool
By: Nathan Taylor, CSP, CHST, AGC Safety Operations Manager | Safety Management Consultant On many construction sites, toolbox talks have quietly drifted into a routine; something to check off on