Working Safely in Cold Conditions
Information provided by Rob Roloson, AGC Safety Management Consultant As we head into the heart of winter it may be a good time to review some safety tips for working
Resource Type: Emergency Resources
Plan Ahead: Wildfires Can Disrupt Travel in Many Parts of Oregon
Information provided by the Oregon Department of Transportation After a week of wildfire-related road closures, travelers across Oregon should continue to carefully plan their routes. Fires are still actively burning
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
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
Winter Weather is Here…Are You Prepared?
Provided by Andrew Johnson, AGC Safety Management Consultant With winter fast approaching, it’s crucial to be prepared for the cold season. Whether you’re at home, on the road, or working
Emergency Action Plans
Andrew Johnson, CSP, CHST, AGC Safety Management Consultant Workplace emergencies can happen on any jobsite, and may have the potential for severe injury to workers and even extreme property damages.
Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Issues New Statement on Vaccine Mandate
UPDATE: On October 19, 2022 The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force has announced that OMB has issued new guidance. In the new guidance, OMB states that agencies should not, at this time, take
EEOC Updates Guidance on COVID-19 Testing in the Workplace
On July 12, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance regarding COVID-19 testing in the workplace. Below is a summary of those changes. On-Site COVID-19 Testing Prior
Oregon OSHA Launches New, Free Wildfire Smoke Resources
Oregon OSHA launches new, free resources to help employers understand and comply with rule protecting workers against wildfire smoke As a rule addressing protections for workers against potential exposure to
Oregon OSHA Adopts Rules Protecting Workers Against High Heat, Wildfire Smoke
May 17, 2022 — The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) announced the adoption of rules to protect workers from the hazards of high heat and wildfire smoke.