ODOT Disparity Study Public Stakeholder Meetings
ODOT will host a series of public meetings this summer regarding the Disparity Study update The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)’s Office of Civil Rights will hold informational meetings to
Category: Industry News
National Safety Month: Too Impaired to Work
In every industry, employees need to be healthy and focused to stay safe at work. Impairment is a major roadblock to workplace safety and the effects are more common than
Oregon OSHA Offers Employers New Online Fall Protection Training
Oregon OSHA has launched a free online course to help employers and workers across the state meet the agency’s requirements to eliminate fall hazards, prevent falls, and ensure that workers
AGC/SAIF Members Receive $4.4 Million Retro Return
Strong safety efforts lead to return of paid premium. The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter (AGC) and SAIF announced today a payout of more than $7.6 million for the 641
It’s Time to Put the Spotlight on Construction Health Hazards
The importance of safety in construction is readily acknowledged. Most construction employers and employees are familiar with the long-running “Focus Four” safety program that encourages action on the four key
Trouble Finding Workers? AGCA Hiring Survey
We continue to hear from many of you that the labor market remains tight. While it is clear that worker shortages are in some cases a significant problem for many
2019 Oregon Legislative Report
When Oregon’s 2019 Legislative Session convened in January, AGC’s Legislative Leadership Team, including 2019 Chapter President Sandy Trainor and Legislative Forum Co-Chairs Dee Burch and Tom Gerding, recognized the chapter
Ladder Safety Month: Tips for Preventing Falls
During Ladder Safety Month, learn the “belt buckle rule” and other tips for preventing painful falls. Nearly every home and workplace has a ladder lying around someplace. So you’d
Register Now! Part II: Oregon’s Equal Pay Act Seminar
Part II: Oregon’s Equal Pay Act Seminar Friday, April 19 8–9:30 am, AGC Center Boardroom Featuring Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt Attorneys Amanda Gamblin and Annyika Corbett and Jennifer Murphy of
Participate in the Statewide Off-Road Diesel Inventory
AGC strongly encourages your participation in the ongoing statewide off-road diesel inventory, should you be contacted by Easter Research Group about your diesel fleet. You can view the original letter