10 Safety Rules
By Mark Spring, CSP, CRIS, AGC Safety Management Consultant With 22 years as a safety professional in the construction industry, I’ve seen my share of accidents, injuries, near misses, and
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Safety Orientations – Why Are You Making It So Hard on Yourself?
By Nathan Taylor, CSP, CHST, Safety Operations Manager | Safety Management Consultant Every employer understands the importance of orienting new employees, but not every part of the process needs to be
Seven Things You Can Do Today to Prepare for Wildfire and Smoke Season
Information provided by SAIF, AGC’s workers’ comp insurance partner. Now that wildfire season has started and Governor Kotek has declared a state of emergency for wildfires, it’s time for Oregon
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
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