Statewide Mask Mandate Effective Today
Following this week’s announcement from Gov. Brown that she will reinstate the statewide mask mandate, effective today, Aug. 13, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon Occupational Safety & Health
Category: Safety
Statewide Mask Mandate Begins 8/27
Governor Kate Brown today announced new statewide outdoor mask requirements to help stop the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant. Effective Friday, August 27, masks will be required in
Oregon OSHA Free Online Spanish Fall Protection Training
Oregon OSHA launches free Spanish online training for fall protection in construction Employers and workers who speak Spanish and engage in construction activities in Oregon now have a free and
How to Help Your Employees be Resilient
Employees who feel safe and are mentally well also perform better on the job and are less likely to get physically injured. Grief. Disappointment. Exhaustion. These are just a few
Member Update: COVID-19 Guidelines and Resources
It has been several months since I have been in contact to update you about COVID-19 and its effect on the construction industry. I want to thank you for all that you have done to keep your
Portland’s Ramsay Signs Featured in WSJ Article
Oregon-Columbia Chapter member Ramsay Signs Inc. was featured in a November 15, 2020 Wall Street Journal article (click here to view article; subscription required). The article, titled “Coronavirus Surge Tests
Protect Workers This Winter
The following OSHA article was re-published in HR Advantage, a publication by HR Answers, AGC’s human resources partner, and is a good reminder for employers who have employees working outside
Vaccine Policy Resources Available for AGC Members
Over the past few weeks, AGC of America members have had many questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. In response to the present situation regarding the Coronavirus pandemic and the availability
The Grand ROSE Award Winner
The Grand ROSE Award Winner was announced at the safety awards breakfast during the AGC Annual Business Meeting on February 5. This year’s Grand ROSE Award winner is Colas Construction,
Welding in the workplace? Be Aware of What’s New Regarding Manganese Exposure
Written by Andy Haymart, CHST Industrial Hygiene Technician A new OR-OSHA rule for airborne exposure to manganese is expected to be published later this year. In the proposed rule, occupational