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: Safety
Preparing for Winter Driving
By Andrew Johnson CSP, CHST, CRIS, AGC Safety Management Consultant The roads are dangerous on even the nicest day, but in the winter, the dangers of driving can increase dramatically.
Tis the Season to Be Jolly – And Fall off Ladders
By Nathan Taylor, CSP, CHST, AGC Safety Management Consultant Here at AGC, we talk a lot about ladder safety, and rightly so. No matter how much we bring it up,
Elevating Well-Being for Construction and Trades Workers
By Dede Montgomery, Workplace Safety, Health, and Well-Being Consultant How are you feeling these days? If we ask this question at work, we are likely to get different responses depending
Improving Incident Investigations
Learning from incidents is vital in aiding organizations in the elimination of serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs). Most incident investigation resources focus on the analysis of data collected, and there
Stretch & Flex: Fitness for Business, Fitness for Duty
Holt Andron, CSP, CHST, AGC Safety Management Consultant Implementing a pre-shift stretch and flex program is a fairly common practice in the construction industry, but there are differing opinions on
Why Owners and Managers Should Rethink Their PPE
Nathan Taylor, CSP, ASP, CHST, AGC Safety Management Consultant In the construction industry, personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. While it’s standard practice
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
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’
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.