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
Resource Type: Safety
Focus Four for Health: An Initiative to Address Four Major Construction Health Hazards
By Barb Epstien, MPH, CIH Industrial Hygienist Everyone’s probably familiar with the “Focus Four” construction safety program, right? It’s been around for 25 years and targets the top four fatal
SAIF Offers Expertise on COVID-19 Workplace Safety
Many of us are aware of the human toll the virus has taken on the health of people and communities. But how have workers specifically been impacted? In addition to
Oregon OSHA Free Online Spanish Fall Protection Training
Oregon OSHA launches free Spanish online training for fall protection in construction Employers and workers who speak Spanish and engage in construction activities in Oregon now have a free and
Sample Risk Assessment and Infection Control Forms
AGC has prepared sample Risk Assessment and Infection Control Forms available for any AGC member. AGC SAIF Group Members: please contact your SMC for a copy of the forms. AGC
Scaffold Competent Person Training
This class will cover the use and inspection of scaffolds, and will provide an overview of the scaffold requirements for OSHA, Oregon, and Washington. Training will include the various types
Silica Competent Person
This course provides initial training for persons designated by their construction management to act as the Silica Competent Person for their site(s) or who want to learn more about the
Trenching & Excavation Competent Person
OSHA rules require, when applied to trenching or excavation operations, the competent person must have training in, and be knowledgeable about, soil analysis, the use of protective systems, and the requirements
First Aid and CPR
This course teaches fundamental principles, skills, and knowledge of first aid and accident prevention. Training in CPR for adults is included. This course prepares the student to respond to typical
Fall Protection Competent Person
OSHA rules require, when applied to fall protection systems, the competent person must have training in, and be knowledgeable about, the use, maintenance, and inspection of protective systems and the