What Do the Best Safety Performing Companies Do Differently?
By Alden Strealy, MS, CIH, CSP Director of Safety Services An ironic occurrence in safety is that companies with fewer injuries sometimes have less insight into how to prevent the
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AGC PRIDE: A Preliminary Evaluation of the 2026 Season
Holt Andron, CSP, CHST, CRIS, AGC Safety Management Consultant The 2026 season of the AGC Safety PRIDE program (Program Recognition Indicating Dedication and Excellence) is quickly coming to a close.
Keeping Kids Safe From Lead: What Construction Workers Should Know
By Brenda Pittman, CIH, CSP, Oregon-Columbia Chapter Certified Industrial Hygienist October 25–31 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in the United States. This year’s theme is “Keep Kids Safe From
ROSE and CSEA Awards: A Chance to Showcase Your Safety Excellence
By Nathan Taylor, CHST, CSP, AGCÂ Safety Operations Manager | Safety Management Consultant Every contractor works hard to keep employees safe, but too often those successes go unrecognized. The AGC Oregon-Columbia
Protection From Wildfire Smoke
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
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
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
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