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,
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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
Lead for the Safety Brain: A quick review of the most important parts of lead rules in construction for the non-IH safety professional.
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
4/28: Workers Memorial Day Ceremony Honors Oregon Workers Who Died on the Job in 2025
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.
Toolbox Talks: From “Filler” to an Injury Prevention and Compliance Tool
By: Nathan Taylor, CSP, CHST, AGC Safety Operations Manager | Safety Management Consultant On many construction sites, toolbox talks have quietly drifted into a routine; something to check off on
AGC 2026 Oregon Legislative Session Report
Oregon’s 35-day even-year legislative session opened in early February at a dizzying pace with flurries of significant policy bills receiving hearings in the first several days. From proposals to disconnect
Safety Break’ Encourages Oregon Employers, Workers to Stand Down May 13
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) urges employers and workers across industries to join Oregon’s annual Safety Break event for a celebration of the importance of creating
Staying Sharp: Preventing Complacency on the Jobsite
By Mark Spring, CSP, AGC Safety Management Consultant Construction is a challenging industry. Every day, we build projects that shape and improve our communities. Along with the pride of construction