Properly inserted hearing protection takes under a minute, but hearing damage from construction impulse noise can occur in seconds—and is permanent.
By Brenda Pittman, AGC Certified Industrial Hygienist
Safety Break for Oregon invites employers/workers to pause for safety talks, training, and improvement planning; sign up for prizes and free OSHA resources.
Information provided by Oregon OSHA
SAIF’s online portal helps employers manage workers’ comp claims in real time, track status, review reports, and pay invoices for faster, efficient handling.
By Nathan Taylor, CSP, ASP, CHST, AGC Safety Management Consultant
Human error is inevitable. HOP shifts safety culture from blaming workers to fixing systems and preventing failures.
By Rob Roloson, AGC Safety Management Consultant
Best safety time is spent strengthening culture: meaningful talks, supervisor support, training and recognition.
By Alden Strealy, MS, CIH, CSP, AGC Director of Safety Services
Third-party first-aid services bring medical care to job sites, saving time, reducing costs, supporting workers, and helping prevent recordable injuries.
By Mark Spring, CSP, CRIS, AGC Safety Management Consultant
Workers Memorial Day in Salem on April 28 honors Oregon workers who died on the job, while renewing calls for stronger workplace safety and prevention.
Information provided by the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) and Oregon Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
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.
By Holt Andron, CSP, CHST, CRIS, AGC Safety Management Consultant
Toolbox talks are often rushed, but when structured they can support OSHA refresher training, reinforce hazards, improve understanding, and strengthen job site
By Nathan Taylor, CSP, CHST, AGC Safety Operations Manager | Safety Management Consultant
Oregon 35-day session saw many business-impacting bills (tax, felony workplace violations); AGC and partners successfully opposed or reduced harm.
By the AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter Public Affairs Tem
Oregon OSHA’s Safety Break encourages employers and workers to pause, promote workplace safety, and strengthen safety culture.
Information provided by the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division
Oregon’s NDC program reimburses medical-only claims, helping contractors control costs, protect EMRs, and preserve group discounts.
By Nathan Taylor, CSP, CHST, AGC Safety Operations Manager | Safety Management Consultant
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