Face Covering/Mask Update
This morning, we received the following information from Kevin Cannon, AGC of America’s director of Safety and Health Services: “We are well aware of the updated CDC guidance and the
Tag: OSHA
Water. Rest. Shade. Keeping Workers Safe in the Heat
OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention campaign, launched in 2011, educates employers and workers on the dangers of working in the heat. Through training sessions, outreach events, informational sessions, publications, social media
Severe Heat Alert Across the NW
When the temperature goes up, heat can make you sick. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for dangerously hot conditions with temperatures in the low 100’s.
Statewide Mask Mandate Effective Today
Following this week’s announcement from Gov. Brown that she will reinstate the statewide mask mandate, effective today, Aug. 13, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon Occupational Safety & Health
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
Is Your Workplace Safe + Sound?
Responsible employers manage safety in the workplace What is a Safety and Health Program? A safety and health program is a proactive way to manage hazards in the workplace to
Oregon OSHA Issues Draft Emergency Temporary Standards Related to COVID-19
On August 17, 2020, Oregon become one of the first states in the country to propose formal rules for the workplace related to COVID-19. Oregon OSHA is currently accepting public
National Safety Stand-Down To Prevent Falls in Construction May 4-8, 2020
Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 320 of the 1,008 construction fatalities recorded in 2018 (BLS data).
Join Safety Break for Oregon on May 13!
Do you need time to review how best to tackle workplace hazards? Join Safety Break for Oregon on May 13! Sponsored by the Oregon SHARP Alliance. When you sign up,
OSHA Clarifies Coronavirus Reporting Requirements for Employers
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