Injury Prevention is Not Just for Athletes
Information provided by SAIF While you tune in to watch sports over the next two weeks, consider: The arena is not that different from a workplace. SAIF, Oregon’s not-for-profit workers’
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Can Your Team Stand the Heat? The Federal and Oregon OSHA Heat Rule
By Alden Strealy, MS, CIH, SCP, AGC Director of Safety Services In 2023, a 26-year-old temporary worker died after working outside on his first day with a contract labor firm.
Washington Contractors: Beware of Scammers Posing as L&I, Demanding Money
Information provided by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Construction contractors are reporting that scammers falsely claiming to be from L&I are demanding they pay money over the
Celebrating Safety Month in June: A Commitment to Safety Excellence
June marks a special occasion in the construction industry as we celebrate Safety Month, an important time dedicated to reinforcing our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
Safe-in-Sound Award 2024 Call for Nominations
Are you or someone you know passionate about preserving worker hearing? Do you understand how important hearing is to workers and their families and how devastating it can be to
High Energy Control Assessments (HECA)
Information provided by the Construction Safety Resource Alliance (CSRA) High Energy Control Assessments (HECA) is a new method of measuring safety performance that evaluates the extent to which front line
OHSU’s Respectful Workplace Initiative
With support from Oregon Department of Transportation and Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industry, a team at the Institute of Occupational Health Sciences at OHSU is developing and launching two
2024 Oregon Legislative Session Recap
In the brisk, month long 2024 Oregon Legislative Short Session, the legislature was focused primarily on issues around housing and Ballot Measure 110. The legislature was successful in passing legislation
Mid-Valley Commercial Construction in Salem graduates from Oregon OSHA program, demonstrating excellence in workplace safety
Mid-Valley Commercial Construction Inc., a locally owned union subcontractor focusing on commercial framing, drywall, taping, acoustical ceilings, and insulation, has achieved a milestone in its ongoing commitment to workplace safety
Deep Dive into Asbestos Awareness Training
by Andrew Johnson,CSP, CHST, CRIS, AGC Safety Management Consulatant The presence of asbestos in older buildings and materials poses a significant health risk to workers across various industries. Asbestos, known