SAIF Hopes for Fewer Falls and More Fa-La-Las This Season
New “Spot the Hazards” videos make holiday safety as fun and warm as an ugly sweater. ‘Tis the season for holiday hazards–from chestnuts roasting on an open fire to walking
Author: Karla Holland
Time for a Relaxation Break
During the holidays or anytime, stress can take a toll on our work and health. SAIF’s one-minute relaxation videos—featuring ahhh-inspiring scenes from around Oregon—are the perfect reminder to slow down
DJC OP-Ed: The departure of practicals from the Legislature … and elsewhere
By: Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the DJC on December 19 in Buildings Bridges and Roads and can be viewed here (subscription required).
Don’t Forget to Post Your Workplace Injury Summary by February 1st.
When an employee is hurt on the job, filling out forms probably isn’t the first thing on your mind. But keeping a record of what happened and why is important
DC Circuit Court Upholds New Silica Rule
On Dec. 22, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld OSHA’s controversial occupational exposure to crystalline silica rule, rejecting all industry challenges to the rule.
Construction Adds 210,000 Jobs In 2017; Wages Up 3 Percent
Construction employment increased by 30,000 jobs in December to the highest level since September 2008, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
DJC OP-ED: Safety is critical, and SAIF Corporation matters
By: Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the DJC on November 14 and can be viewed here. For the construction industry, safety is a
Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles
Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles Due to Failure to Discharge and Nozzle Detachment: One Death Reported Plastic handle fire extinguishers: The recall involves 134 models of Kidde fire
DJC OP-ED: Making the most of a trip to Washington, D.C.
Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the DJC on October 17, 2017 and can be viewed here. Each fall, Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia chapter
OSHA Begins Full Enforcement of the Silica in Construction Standard Today
Today, October 23, 2017, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) begins full enforcement of its respirable crystalline standard for construction. If your construction company operates under OSHA state-plans