AGC Will Miss Dennis Barlow
Dennis John Barlow May 21, 1972–June 6, 2021 Dennis John Barlow, 49, passed away after a brief illness, June 6, 2021 at home in Washougal, Washington. He was born in
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AGC/SAIF Group Members to Receive Retro Return
AGC/SAIF Group Members to Receive Return for 2019–2020 Performance The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter (AGC) announced today that there will be a small retro return distributed to the 625
SAIF Offers Expertise on COVID-19 Workplace Safety
Many of us are aware of the human toll the virus has taken on the health of people and communities. But how have workers specifically been impacted? In addition to
Member Update: COVID-19 Guidelines and Resources
It has been several months since I have been in contact to update you about COVID-19 and its effect on the construction industry. I want to thank you for all that you have done to keep your
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
Welding in the workplace? Be Aware of What’s New Regarding Manganese Exposure
Written by Andy Haymart, CHST Industrial Hygiene Technician A new OR-OSHA rule for airborne exposure to manganese is expected to be published later this year. In the proposed rule, occupational
DJC Announces Hard Had Safety Award Recipients
The Daily Journal of Commerce has announced its Hard Hat Safety Award honorees for 2021. The following Oregon-Columbia Chapter member companies, project teams, and individuals are being recognized for their
National Ladder Safety Month – March 2021
National Ladder Safety Month It is imperative that we all continue to place serious and effective focus on ladder safety. Unsafe Behaviors Causing Accidents and Injuries: Improper type of ladder
Portable Ladder Safety
March is National Ladder Safety Month. It is imperative that we all continue to place serious and effective focus on ladder safety. This blog summarizes an article, “The Importance of
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