It’s Time to Post and Submit Your 300A Data
Don’t Forget: It’s time to post your OSHA 300A Summary and submit your 300A data to federal OSHA By Feb 1: Post Your OSHA 300A Summary Post a copy of
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Oregon OSHA Proposes Rules to Protect Workers Against Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke
February 2, 2022 Oregon OSHA is proposing rules that would strengthen protections for Oregon workers against health and safety hazards linked to the impacts of climate change: extreme heat and
Confused by the Silica “15-minute Rule”? This Might Help.
By Barb Epstien, MPH, CIH, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter Industrial Hygienist We’re sometimes asked about the so-called “15-minute rule” in the Oregon OSHA Silica Standard, so this seemed like a good
CDC Updates Isolation Guidance Again
Information provided by the Cascade Employers Association In its latest update, the CDC added additional information based on whether you test positive and have symptoms or not. If you test
Winter Driving Safety
Tips for Traveling Safely Information from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Driving in Winter Weather Slow down. It’s harder to control or stop your vehicle on a slick or snow-covered
EQC Votes to Establish Climate Protection Program
New DEQ program will reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon by 90% by 2050 The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission voted 3-1 to establish the Climate Protection Program which sets enforceable
AGCA News: Widespread Steep Increases in Materials Costs
WIDESPREAD STEEP INCREASES IN MATERIALS COSTS IN NOVEMBER OUTRUN PRICES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, ADDING TO SQUEEZE ON CONTRACTORS’ MARGINS [DEC 14] Construction Officials Say Efforts to Address Supply Chain Challenges
OSHA Vaccine Mandate Update
[Nov 17] From AGC of America: Today, OSHA officially announced via a posting to their website that, “While OSHA remains confident in its authority to protect workers in emergencies, OSHA
AGCA Vaccine Webinar Recordings and Presentations Available
Did you miss any of the three AGCA webinars presented November 8–11? The webinars are available for viewing, and the presentations are available via pdf. Series Description The U.S. Occupational
AGCA CEO Message About the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
A message from AGC of America CEO Steve Sandherr: November 8, 2021 Colleagues: As you know, the House passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework (BIF) early Saturday morning, sending it to