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’
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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.
Celebrating Safety Month in June: A Commitment to Safety Excellence
June marks a special occasion in the construction industry as we celebrate Safety Month, an important time dedicated to reinforcing our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
Safe-in-Sound Award 2024 Call for Nominations
Are you or someone you know passionate about preserving worker hearing? Do you understand how important hearing is to workers and their families and how devastating it can be to
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
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