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EEOC Updates Guidance on COVID-19 Testing in the Workplace
On July 12, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance regarding COVID-19 testing in the workplace. Below is a summary of those changes. On-Site COVID-19 Testing Prior
Oregon to Launch 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
New, easy-to-remember number that starts Saturday will connect people in need of behavioral health crisis support Starting Saturday, July 16, people in Oregon and nationwide who are experiencing a behavioral
Oregon GOSH Conference Welcomes Safety Award Nominations
Put the spotlight on an organization or individual who goes above and beyond to make sure workers are safe and sound. Much of the work to ensure safe and healthy
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.
DEQ 2022 Grant Funds are Available to Replace and Retrofit Diesel Equipment
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is providing approximately $8 million in grant funding for diesel equipment owners to replace older and more polluting diesel engines with new, cleaner technologies
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Build your skills with AGCA’s live virtual courses New knowledge leads to new opportunities for your construction business. Fortunately, it’s never been easier to build your skill set and access
Oregon OSHA Proposes Rules to Protect Workers Against Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke
February 2, 2022 Oregon OSHA is proposing rules that would strengthen protections for Oregon workers against health and safety hazards linked to the impacts of climate change: extreme heat and