Industry Issues

Safety Break for Oregon invites employers/workers to pause for safety talks, training, and improvement planning; sign up for prizes and free OSHA resources.

Best safety time is spent strengthening culture: meaningful talks, supervisor support, training and recognition.

Oregon high school students won O[yes] safety contest creating ads/videos promoting heat-illness prevention training for teen workers.

Third-party first-aid services bring medical care to job sites, saving time, reducing costs, supporting workers, and helping prevent recordable injuries.

Assess lead early by reviewing materials, building age, and data; testing alone can’t rule it out. If present, follow OSHA rules and conduct air monitoring.

Oregon 35-day session saw many business-impacting bills (tax, felony workplace violations); AGC and partners successfully opposed or reduced harm.

Oregon warns of workers’ comp scams targeting injured workers. Legitimate agencies never require payment to receive benefits or settlements.

Oregon OSHA’s Safety Break encourages employers and workers to pause, promote workplace safety, and strengthen safety culture.

Oregon’s NDC program reimburses medical-only claims, helping contractors control costs, protect EMRs, and preserve group discounts.

Work zone safety starts with drivers. Slow down, stay alert, and avoid distractions to protect road crews, law enforcement, and yourself.

AGC PRIDE winners lead the industry with exceptional safety performance, innovation, and continuous improvement, resulting in fewer injuries.

Prepare for wildfire smoke season: train workers, monitor AQI, use controls and respirators, and follow Oregon OSHA requirements.