AGC Launches Work Now!, a Construction-Focused Job Board
Finding talent across all industry sectors has never been more challenging. This August, Oregon’s unemployment rate hit its lowest level in more than 40 years. The good news is that
Category: Statewide Issues
Workers’ compensation costs to drop for sixth-straight year
Oregon’s Department of Consumer and Business Services released the following announcement on September 10, 2018: Oregon employers next year, on average, will pay $1.12 per $100 of payroll for workers’
HS Students Can Win Cash for Creative Workplace Safety Videos
‘Speak up. Work safe.’ video contest opens to Oregon high school students High school students across Oregon are invited to let their video skills shine in service of a good
OSHA Issues Proposed Rule to Extend Deadline for Crane Operator Cert Requirements
On August 30, 2017, OSHA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to further extend the employer’s responsibility to ensure crane operator competency and enforcement for crane operator certification from Nov.
AGC Awards $230,000 in Support of Workforce Efforts
AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter Awards $230,000 in Support of Workforce Efforts The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter recognizes the critical need to increase and maintain a pipeline of skilled tradespeople and
DJC Op-Ed: SAIF and workers’ comp: If it ain’t broke, don’t touch it
Oregon and its leaders have a history of being able to look forward, of being visionary. The list illustrating Oregon’s leadership on tough public issues is long: ensuring open access
Let’s Make Our Highways & Roads Safer: Join #DriveHealthy
A dedicated group of Oregonians came up with a plan to reduce distracted driving. They created a mobile app and online scoreboard so that you and your community can compete
Working in a Cold Environment Can Put You at Risk
Cold Stress Guide Anyone working in a cold environment may be at risk of cold stress. Some workers may be required to work outdoors in cold environments and for extended
Don’t Forget to Post Your Workplace Injury Summary by February 1st.
When an employee is hurt on the job, filling out forms probably isn’t the first thing on your mind. But keeping a record of what happened and why is important
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