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
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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
Cal/OSHA Standards Board Approves Revisions to State Lead Standards
Proposed changes to California’s lead standards were approved by the Cal/OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board on Feb. 15, lowering the state’s permissible exposure limit for lead from 50
Oregon Employers, Workers Invited to Take a ‘Safety Break’ May 8
Information provided by Oregon OSHA It’s a day to recognize employer and worker successes in cultivating safe and healthy workplaces. It’s a day to engage in open and direct conversations
Snow and Ice Caused Most Workplace Slips, Trips, and Falls in 7 Years
SAIF received more than 400 claims after last month’s winter weather. As a result of January’s winter weather, more Oregon workers were injured from slips, trips, and falls due to
2024 AGC / ODOT Annual Meeting
Friday, February 9, 2024 Recognizing that it takes collaboration across disciplines to achieve a world-class transportation system, Associated General Contractors (AGC) Oregon Chapter and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)
You Can Save A Life!
The Alliance for Naloxone Safety in the Workplace (ANSW) has been created and led by industry professionals and provides employers with information, policy, and training to successfully implement a Naloxone