Information provided by Rob Roloson, AGC Safety Management Consultant/Industrial Hygienist Wildfire season typically peaks between July and September in Oregon. With several fires already burning across the state, it is
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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.
