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Two workers injured in fall at Ross Island Bridge
Two crewmen were seriously injured when one fell from a construction platform Wednesday morning while performing rehabilitation work on the Ross Island Bridge.
Firms draw hefty penalties for violating fall protection guidelines
Oregon construction companies were fined $603,010 in 2016 for violating general fall-protection requirements, making the safety infraction once again by far the costliest and most-cited in the industry.
New fall-protection rules on the way
In a move aimed at cutting U.S. worker deaths as effectively as possible, new federal fall-protection rules will be imposed soon by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Oregon OSHA fines company for deadly trench collapse
The Oregon Occupational Health and Safety Division has fined an Estacada contractor for a trench collapse that killed a 29-year-old employee this past spring.
Employers invited to take a break for safety
Oregon OSHA is inviting employers across the state to participate in Safety Break for Oregon on May 11.
Federal silica rule’s effective date on the horizon
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration鈥檚 new crystalline silica rule is set to kick in June 23, at which point construction contractors will have one year to become compliant.
Free safety training available for highway workers
The Oregon-Columbia chapter of Associated General Contractors is offering free safety courses for managers and other officials of companies that work around highways.
Oregon OSHA awards grant money to three groups
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division recently awarded three entities grants totaling $89,000 for development of workplace safety and health education programs.
Stiffer OSHA penalties looming
The latest federal budget agreement includes a provision allowing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to adjust its penalties in accordance with inflation.
Woodburn company penalized for safety violations
A Woodburn mobile home manufacturer was fined $75,800 by the Oregon Occupational Safety & Health Division for six violations, according to a news release.
State safety conference coming to Portland
The 34th biennial Oregon Governor鈥檚 Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH) Conference will take place March 9-12 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.
Oregon OSHA confined space rule changing
Changes to Oregon OSHA鈥檚 confined space rule, set to take effect next year, are expected to affect the construction industry, according to a news release.
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
