What is Safety?
By Rob Roloson, AGC Safety Management Consultant/Industrial Hygienist One of the biggest “aha moments” I had as a safety professional came from trying to define what safety is. How can
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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
SAIF Declares $50 Million Dividend
September 2, 2026 SAIF’s board of directors has declared a $50 million dividend for policyholders. This marks the 17th consecutive dividend distributed to policyholders and the 29th dividend since 1990.
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
Seven Things You Can Do Today to Prepare for Wildfire and Smoke Season
Information provided by SAIF, AGC’s workers’ comp insurance partner. Now that wildfire season has started and Governor Kotek has declared a state of emergency for wildfires, it’s time for Oregon
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