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.
Resource Type: Safety
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
Three Steps to Jobsite Fire Safety
By Andrew Johnson, CSP, CHST, AGC Safety Management Consultant Contractors are responsible for developing fire prevention and fire protection programs on their job sites. While fires on construction sites are
AGCA Launches New Effort to Combat High Suicide Rates & Improve Mental Health Among the the Industry’s Workers
Associated General Contractors of America to Release Series of Mental Health PSAs, Host Quarterly Mental Health Forums and Assemble Resources for Firms to Use with their Workers The Associated General
SAIF Declares $75 Million Dividend
[September 14, 2022] The SAIF board of directors has declared a $75 million dividend for its policyholders. SAIF determines whether a policyholder dividend is appropriate based on capital levels, claim
ASSP Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit: Call for Presenters
This virtual event, presented by the American Society of Safety Professionals, is an opportunity for occupational safety and health professionals to assemble and discuss the current state of diversity, equity
Participate in Safe + Sound Week
Safe + Sound Week Safe + Sound Week registration is open! Join thousands of businesses who are recognizing their commitment to workplace safety and health. Organizations of all sizes and
Oregon to Launch 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
New, easy-to-remember number that starts Saturday will connect people in need of behavioral health crisis support Starting Saturday, July 16, people in Oregon and nationwide who are experiencing a behavioral
Oregon GOSH Conference Welcomes Safety Award Nominations
Put the spotlight on an organization or individual who goes above and beyond to make sure workers are safe and sound. Much of the work to ensure safe and healthy
USDOL Takes Action to Reduce Miners’ Exposure to Silica Dust
US Department of Labor takes action to reduce miners’ exposure to silica dust as work continues on an improved health standard MSHA launched unprecedented effort to protect miners from serious