Asbestos Survey Temporary Rulemaking
SB 705 Asbestos Survey 2015 Temporary Rulemaking The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing rules under the legislature’s direction as expressed in Senate Bill 705 (2015). DEQ proposes rule
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GOSH Conference Call for Nominations
Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Conference March 6–9, 2017 Oregon Convention Center Award Categories Workplace Safety Program Association Safety Committee Safety and Health Advocate (Individual or Team) Safety and Health
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.
Dividends for Workers’ Comp Participants
Board of Directors Declares Two Dividends At a recent meeting of SAIF Corporation’s Board of Directors, the board reviewed SAIF’s financial results and declared dividends to be paid during October
Safety Advisory: Respirator Cartridges Packaged Incorrectly
MSA recently learned that two lots of Advantage P100 Cartridges and one lot of Advantage GMAP100 Cartridges were packaged in plastic bags identified as containing GME-P100 Cartridges. Since the cartridges
Ladder Safety and Alternatives to Ladder Usage Workshop
Ladder injuries are plaguing the construction industry, with frequent falls resulting in many disabling and life-altering injuries. More than 90,000 people are treated in emergency rooms due to ladder falls
Making Sense of OSHA’s Controversial Drug Testing Position
AGCA Webinar: Making Sense of OSHA’s Controversial Drug Testing Position in the Context of Injury and illness Reporting The AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter will be hosting this WebEd session at the
Too Many Crashes in Work Zones
Construction Group Calls for Better Safety Measures as New Data Shows 39 Percent of Road Contractors Suffered Car Crashes in Work Zones Construction Officials Urge Summer Travel Motorists to Stay
Cell Phones and Mobile Equipment Don’t Mix
Cell phone use while operating mobile equipment is a form of distracted driving and is extremely dangerous. The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that cell phones are involved in 6,000
OROSHA Exploring Heat Related Illness in Oregon
Oregon OSHA is exploring the topic of occupational heat related illness in Oregon. They are looking for a cross-section of industry representatives to discuss how to best keep workers safe