It’s Time to Post and Submit Your 300A Data
Don’t Forget: It’s time to post your OSHA 300A Summary and submit your 300A data to federal OSHA By Feb 1: Post Your OSHA 300A Summary Post a copy of
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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
Winter Driving Safety
Tips for Traveling Safely Information from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Driving in Winter Weather Slow down. It’s harder to control or stop your vehicle on a slick or snow-covered
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
AGC of America Summary and Explanation of ETS
AGC of America Summary and Explanation of ETS [Nov 9] The AGC of America has prepared a document that summarizes and explains the OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary
Inaugural AGCA Construction Safety Professional of the Year Awards
In our ongoing effort to highlight the successes of the outstanding safety professionals in our industry, and to honor their commitment and dedication to ensuring the men and women in
How to Help Your Employees be Resilient
Employees who feel safe and are mentally well also perform better on the job and are less likely to get physically injured. Grief. Disappointment. Exhaustion. These are just a few
Water. Rest. Shade. Keeping Workers Safe in the Heat
OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention campaign, launched in 2011, educates employers and workers on the dangers of working in the heat. Through training sessions, outreach events, informational sessions, publications, social media
Carbon Monoxide Awareness
By Andrew Haymart, CHST, Industrial Hygiene Technician Carbon Monoxide (CO), often called the invisible killer, is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, and poisonous gas; CO overexposure that causes thousands of people