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Officials starting to check out Oregon workplaces
Oregon OSHA is set to begin conducting spot checks of workplaces to verify compliance with state-mandated coronavirus safety measures.
Online class focuses on site safety during pandemic
The Oregon Home Builders Association (OHBA) is offering a free online course to help contractors maintain safe jobsites and comply with Gov. Kate Brown鈥檚 鈥淪tay Home, Save Lives鈥� order.
Workers raise coronavirus safety complaints
Construction companies are disputing claims, saying they鈥檙e enforcing social distancing, providing handwashing stations and encouraging sick workers to stay home.
Culver-based company cited for safety violations
Oregon OSHA has cited Mid-Columbia Lumber Products for six violations of job safety rules in connection with an accident at its Madras facility.
General contractor fined by Oregon OSHA
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined a Clackamas County contractor $121,200 for alleged safety violations.
Updated: Flooring contractor penalized by Oregon OSHA
Oregon鈥檚 Occupational Safety and Health Division has fined a Tigard contractor for a string of safety violations, including four repeat offenses.
Free educational course tackles fall prevention
Oregon OSHA is now offering a free online course on fall prevention. 鈥淔undamentals of Fall Protection鈥� covers fall protection options, equipment inspection and maintenance, and other topics.
Crane safety stays in the spotlight
Oregon crane operators will be required to complete a national certification program after the state Occupational Safety and Health Administration adopted new rules.
Worker dies after suffering fall on project site
A man who died last week after an incident at a construction site in Hillsboro was only 15 minutes into his first construction shift when he fell, his employer said.
Nominations sought for health and safety awards
As part of the 2019 Oregon Governor鈥檚 Occupational Safety and Health Conference, organizers will shine the spotlight on outstanding promoters of workplace safety and health excellence.
Ross Island Bridge painting contractor fined
A Minnesota painting contractor was fined $189,000 for workplace conditions that led to an employee falling 37 feet and onto another worker during a Ross Island Bridge painting project.
Company involved in project accident shuts down
A mother-son subcontracting outfit has closed, according to a company representative, in the wake of an accident that took place during the Sellwood Bridge replacement project.
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
