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
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
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
[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
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
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
AGC of America Summary and Explanation of ETS [Nov 9] The AGC of America has prepared a document that summarizes and explains the OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary
[Nov 4] The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the workplace.
November 8–11 Free for AGC members, $199 for non-members Webinar One: OSHA COVID-19 Vaccine/Testing Mandate: Leveraging Outside Solutions to Meet the Mandate November 8, 12:30 pm The U.S. Occupational
Do you have questions? With federal agencies beginning the process of implementing policies to comply with the federal government contractor vaccine mandate, many federal contractors in the construction industry have
