Employers must track and report instances of workers contracting COVID-19 on the job, not those stemming from exposure to the new coronavirus while off the clock, OSHA said. OSHA update—new
Today, the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on H.R. 6201—the recently House-passed coronavirus emergency bill. AGC opposes the employer-fronted paid leave mandates included in the House bill as they
COVID-19: Changing Times? Yes… Change What You Are Doing? Maybe… HR Answers, in partnership with the Oregon-Columbia Chapter, is pleased to offer services through AGC’s HR Advice member benefit program.
All contractors should incorporate COVID-19 transmission and prevention into all job hazard analyses (JHAs) and pre-task safety planning for all aspects of the work. This tool is provided solely as
The coronavirus worker safety fund will help pay for expenses tied to making workplaces safer. March 31, 2020 A new resource will help eligible Oregon businesses pay for expenses tied
The U.S. Small Business Administration has several options to help While the construction industry in Oregon is currently operating in a reduced capacity with restrictions for social distancing, the impact
The AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter is proud to share our first in a series of weekly job site Safety Stand-Up to COVID-19 video messages, which features Russ Batzer, 2020 Oregon-Columbia Chapter
Industry leaders and regulators champion workplace safety guidelines to protect public health Click here to download the press release Salem, Ore. – The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter (AGC) has
Tell the Trump Administration and Congress to add more funding to and simplify the eligibility requirements for the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs so construction firms and their employees
SAIF’s coronavirus worker safety fund is again accepting applications after the fund was refreshed today with $15 million. SAIF is encouraging customers to submit applications as soon as possible, as
