MSHA Seasonal Safety Alert
During the fall, many intermittent mines are preparing for the winter season and performing annual shutdown or repair activities. During this time miners may be performing new or unfamiliar tasks,
Author: Karla Holland
Construction and Oregon’s Economy
Construction Accounts for $8 Billion of Oregon’s Economy in 2014 Report from Associated General Contractors of America shows continued economic growth and rising wages in construction Oregon’s construction industry accounted
October is Oregon’s Careers in Construction Month
Oregon Joins National Effort to Recognize Construction Careers Oregon Governor Kate Brown recently declared October 2015 Careers in Construction Month (Careers in Construction Month 2015). The purpose is to increase
Public Hearings on Statewide Mandated Paid Sick Leave Law
In the Board Meeting this morning, the Board received a brief update on the Statewide Mandated Paid Sick Leave Law. Due to the effect this law could have on the
OP-ED: No transportation bill: a failure of vision, leadership
This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver From Interstate 5 stretching from California to Washington, to Interstate 84 from
Help Improve Quality & Safety on Construction Projects
Survey helps students enhance project performance through improving quality and safety Participate in the survey A student at Oregon State University is working on a research study that aims to
National Safety Stand-Down Reaches Millions of Workers!
Since May 4, millions of workers and thousands of employers have paused to focus on preventing falls in the workplace. As National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction wraps up,
Do You Drive Distracted? Who’s Watching?
A survey conducted by the National Safety Council revealed that even though 88 percent of parents say they are role models for driving, 91 percent of them practice distracted driving
Safety Week 2015: May 3–9
Many Roles, One Goal: Building Safety Together! Every year, more than 80,000 workers suffer an injury on construction job sites across the nation. Any one incident is one too many.
AGC’s 2015 Mid-Session Report
Last week, the 2015 Legislative Session reached its first crucial deadline. Most bills not voted on as of last Tuesday’s self-imposed deadline are likely not moving forward in this session.