Indoor Mask Mandate Will End March 12
[Updated Feb 28] Gov. Kate Brown announced that the state’s indoor mask mandate for employers and public spaces will end March. 12. Just last week, the state had announced that
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Washington State Changes to COVID Requirements
[February 17] COVID-19 trends give leaders confidence to look towards next phase of pandemic response With dropping hospitalization rates, improving vaccination rates, and broad access to masks and tests, Gov. Jay
Access New Training Courses From the Comfort of Your Own Office
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
Indoor Mask Mandate Coming to an End
On February 7, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced it will end the indoor mask mandate in public places by March 31, 2022. OHA also stated they would consider lifting
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
Confused by the Silica “15-minute Rule”? This Might Help.
By Barb Epstien, MPH, CIH, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter Industrial Hygienist We’re sometimes asked about the so-called “15-minute rule” in the Oregon OSHA Silica Standard, so this seemed like a good
AGCA News: Widespread Steep Increases in Materials Costs
WIDESPREAD STEEP INCREASES IN MATERIALS COSTS IN NOVEMBER OUTRUN PRICES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, ADDING TO SQUEEZE ON CONTRACTORS’ MARGINS [DEC 14] Construction Officials Say Efforts to Address Supply Chain Challenges
OSHA Vaccine Mandate Update
[Nov 17] From AGC of America: Today, OSHA officially announced via a posting to their website that, “While OSHA remains confident in its authority to protect workers in emergencies, OSHA
AGCA Vaccine Webinar Recordings and Presentations Available
Did you miss any of the three AGCA webinars presented November 8–11? The webinars are available for viewing, and the presentations are available via pdf. Series Description The U.S. Occupational
AGCA CEO Message About the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
A message from AGC of America CEO Steve Sandherr: November 8, 2021 Colleagues: As you know, the House passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework (BIF) early Saturday morning, sending it to