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
Category: Industry Issues
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.
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
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
Portland-Vancouver: Strong construction job growth continues
Construction employment increased in 264 out of 358 metro areas between June 2016 and June 2017, declined in 57 and stagnated in 37, according to a new analysis of federal
New Interpretation of Insurance Licensing Requirements
The Construction Contractors Board has begun enforcing a new interpretation of its insurance licensing requirements. The CCB now interprets its statutes and rules to require one license per insurance policy.
OSHA’s New Construction Silica Standard
On April 6, 2017, OSHA delayed enforcement of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction until Sept. 23, 2017. AGC would like to take this opportunity to survey the regulated
Safe + Sound Week June 12–18
OSHA, the National Safety Council, the American Industrial Hygiene Association, the American Society of Safety Engineers, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health have announced June 12–18 as
AGCA Launches New Highway Work Zone Safety Effort
2017 Highway Work zone Safety Survey Forty-four percent of highway contractors reported that motor vehicles had crashed into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results