Technology Improves Safety
Advances in electronic tools help identify, mitigate risks Electronic messaging, videos, GPS, mobile, and wireless devices are part of our daily lives. In the last twenty years, technology has drastically
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$8.5 Million WC Retro Return Announced
AGC/SAIF Workers’ Compensation Program Participants to Receive $8.5 Million Retro Return – Another Successful Year! The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter (AGC) and SAIF Corporation announced today an $8,522,347 million retrospective
OSHA’s Campaign to Prevent Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers
Heat illness can be deadly. Every year, thousands of workers become sick from exposure to heat; some even die. Heat illnesses and deaths are preventable. Employers are responsible for providing
Heat Index App From OSHA for iPhone and Android
When you’re working in the heat, safety comes first. With the OSHA Heat Safety Tool, you have vital safety information available whenever and wherever you need it—right on your mobile
Reducing Speed in Work Zones
Research and advances in technology will lead to improved safety Speed is a top concern for those involved with a road construction. In fact, speed (driving too fast for conditions)
National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls June 2–6
The intent of this Safety Stand-Down is to raise awareness of preventing fall hazards in construction. Falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of injury and death for
GOSH Conference Accepting Safety Nominations
Honor workplace safety and health excellence Nominations are being accepted for the 2015 Oregon GOSH Awards, which will honor organizations and individuals who make extraordinary contributions to workplace safety and
Workplace Deaths Continue to Decline
Oregon Announces 2013 Workplace Deaths Majority of deaths in construction Twenty-nine people covered by the Oregon workers’ compensation system died on the job during 2013, the Department of Consumer and
New Faces at AGC
AGC is pleased to announce three additions to the chapter staff. Please join us in welcoming them to the team! Ali Gadbaugh Membership Services Manager alig@agc-oregon.org, 503-685-8308 Born and raised
Chapter Members Win Big in Vegas
All Four Chapter Member are Winners in the CSEA Finals in Vegas Construction Safety and Excellent Awards were recently announced at the AGC of America Annual Convention in Las Vegas,