OP-ED: Safety must be embraced as a core value
This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver As our economy and the construction industry at large have gone through
Category: In the News
Construction Spending in January Rises From 2014
Construction spending rose modestly in January from year-earlier levels despite retreating from a six-year high in December, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials
Career Technical Education Day at the Capitol Focuses on Success
A day dedicated to Career Technical Education (CTE) was held in the state Capitol last Wednesday. Several recipients of the Oregon Department of Education’s Career Technical Education (CTE) Revitalization Grant
Low Carbon Fuel Standard Passes House 31 to 29
Yesterday, in the House of Representatives, Senate Bill 324 passed 31 to 29. Those opposing this vote included all twenty-five House Republicans along with four House Democrats including: Rep. Jeff
Students: Get Your Videos Ready!
Speak up. Work safe. Video Contest Opens to Oregon Students The annual “Speak up. Work safe.” Video contest is now open to high school students across Oregon. The top three
OIT Student Chapter Takes Third in National Contest
2014 AGC of America Outstanding Student Chapter Contest Congratulations to the OIT Student Chapter, Third Place In the 2014 AGC of America Outstanding Student Chapter Contest! AGC of America received
Proposed Rule: Improved Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illness
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced an extension of the comment period on the Improved Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses proposed rule to Oct. 14, 2014. The
AGCA Workforce Survey
AGC Of America to begin surveying members on workforce issues later this week Responses Will Help Push for Measures Outlined in the Workforce Development Plan AGC of America will be
Nominate a Safety Standout Today!
Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety & Health Conference March 9–12, 2015 Oregon Convention Center, Portland Award nominations are now being accepted for individuals and organizations who make extraordinary contributions to workplace
SAIF Announces WC Dividend
SAIF’s Latest Dividend Injects $165 Million into Oregon Economy More than 44,000 employers will receive the dividend, which brings the total amount SAIF has returned to Oregon businesses since 2010