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Beware of work in dangerous heat or harmful air
Here's what workers need to know if supervisors try to force you to work through a heat wave or other hazardous weather conditions.
Medford contractor graduates from state safety program
S+B James Construction, a general contractor, has completed Oregon OSHA鈥檚 Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program.
Oregon OSHA fines contractor $80K for trench hazard
The state agency has penalized Hillsboro-based Renner Trucking and Excavating for safety rule violations at a Beaverton home construction site.
Hillsboro contractor penalized for safety rule infractions
Oregon OSHA has fined Arm & Hammer Construction $25,870 for multiple violations of workplace safety rules, including repeated failures to protect workers from fall hazards.
Oregon OSHA to host excessive heat, wildfire smoke rules public hearings
The Oregon Occupational Health and Safety Administration will hold public hearings about the new excessive heat and wildfire smoke rules currently proposed.
Wildfires elicit state action to protect workers
Oregon OHSA has adopted emergency rules to protect workers against wildfire smoke and heat dangers in employer-provided housing.
Home improvement stores assessed penalties
Oregon OSHA recently fined Lowe鈥檚 Companies Inc. more than $35,000 for failing to protect workers at two stores from the COVID-19 virus.
From an ugly incident to ‘a beautiful thing’
General contractors鈥� commitment is propelling the "Safe from Hate" effort to combat racism, discrimination in the construction industry.
Fines for safety violations doom business, contractor claims
Oregon OSHA recently fined a Sherwood-based contractor $9,035 for multiple job safety violations, including willful exposure of workers to fall hazards.
Roseburg contractor fined thousands of dollars
Oregon OSHA recently fined a general contractor $38,390 for committing several safety violations, including a repeat offense of failure to provide sufficient fall protection for workers.
Canby contractor facing more penalties from Oregon OSHA
Fines totaling $234,850 recently were levied against Colima Construction for infractions observed during regulatory enforcement actions at job sites in Tigard, Aumsville and Bend.
Construction safety guidelines being developed
The Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council has launched an industry-wide group to help contractors work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
