Protect Workers This Winter
The following OSHA article was re-published in HR Advantage, a publication by HR Answers, AGC’s human resources partner, and is a good reminder for employers who have employees working outside
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Op-Ed: Building in Urban Areas is a Continuing Challenge
By: Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the Business Tribune on June 13, 2019. It’s important to remember that temporary changes to the flow
Oregon OSHA Offers Employers New Online Fall Protection Training
Oregon OSHA has launched a free online course to help employers and workers across the state meet the agency’s requirements to eliminate fall hazards, prevent falls, and ensure that workers
It’s Time to Put the Spotlight on Construction Health Hazards
The importance of safety in construction is readily acknowledged. Most construction employers and employees are familiar with the long-running “Focus Four” safety program that encourages action on the four key
DOSH Hazard Alert: Lead Exposure During Cable De-Tensioning Work
The Hazard Source Workers using thermal cutting tools (e.g., an exothermic slice torch) to de-tension (or destress) cables embedded in concrete structures are exposed to lead and other hazardous metals.
AGC Takes Part in “Safety Break for Oregon”
AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter and its employees recognized the importance of safety and health in the workplace during today’s statewide Safety Break for Oregon celebration. To celebrate the annual Safety Break,