Heat Illness Prevention Reminder
Oregon OSHA encourages all employers to refresh their knowledge of workplace safety and health rules designed to protect workers from the dangers of high heat. This is especially important as
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US Department of Labor Announces National Emphasis Program to Reduce, Prevent Workplace Falls
On May 1, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has begun a National Emphasis Program to prevent falls, the leading cause of fatal
Six Oregon High Schools Win Prizes in Media Contest to Promote Young Worker Safety
Parkrose, Klamath Union, Wilsonville, West Linn, Lincoln, Henley take top spots Teams of students at Parkrose, Klamath Union, Wilsonville, West Linn, Lincoln, and Henley high schools have earned top prizes
Emergency Action Plans
Andrew Johnson, CSP, CHST, AGC Safety Management Consultant Workplace emergencies can happen on any jobsite, and may have the potential for severe injury to workers and even extreme property damages.
Paid Leave Oregon Resources Published
The Oregon Employment Department recently published several resources to assist employers in preparing for the Paid Leave Oregon program: PLO Employer Guidebook Leave Comparison Chart Model Notice Equivalent Plan Solvency
Project Labor Agreements on Large Scale Federal Construction Contracts
May 12, 2022 This blog was originally published in Ideas Fuel Industries on the Schwabe, Wiliamson & Wyatt PC website. On February 4, 2022, President Biden issued Executive Order 14063,
USDOL Takes Action to Reduce Miners’ Exposure to Silica Dust
US Department of Labor takes action to reduce miners’ exposure to silica dust as work continues on an improved health standard MSHA launched unprecedented effort to protect miners from serious
Oregon OSHA Launches New, Free Wildfire Smoke Resources
Oregon OSHA launches new, free resources to help employers understand and comply with rule protecting workers against wildfire smoke As a rule addressing protections for workers against potential exposure to
Oregon OSHA Adopts Rules Protecting Workers Against High Heat, Wildfire Smoke
May 17, 2022 — The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) announced the adoption of rules to protect workers from the hazards of high heat and wildfire smoke.
AGCA Survey on PLAs
As you may already be aware, President Biden has begun the regulatory process which will require federal prime contractors and subcontractors to engage in negotiation or agree to project labor