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 send medical professionals on-site to treat minor injuries quickly, saving time and costs while reducing workers’ comp claims and jobsite downtime. By Mark Spring, CSP, CRIS, AGC
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,
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
Assess lead early by reviewing materials, building age, and data; testing alone can’t rule it out. If present, follow OSHA rules and conduct air monitoring. By Holt Andron, CSP, CHST,
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 are often rushed, but when structured they can support OSHA refresher training, reinforce hazards, improve understanding, and strengthen job site safety culture. By: Nathan Taylor, CSP, CHST, AGC
Oregon’s 35-day even-year legislative session opened in early February at a dizzying pace with flurries of significant policy bills receiving hearings in the first several days. From proposals to disconnect
Oregon OSHA’s Safety Break encourages employers and workers to pause, promote workplace safety, and strengthen safety culture. The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) urges employers and workers
February 12, 2026 The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is warning the public about a scam targeting Spanish-speaking injured workers in other states, including in nearby Idaho
