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Increase in OSHA enforcement not happening in Oregon
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division has scaled back its numbers of inspectors and inspections in recent years. That bucks a trend for OSHA at the federal level, which has stepped up enforcement over the past six years.
Memorial to be held for 28 workers who died on the job last year
Thursday is national Workers Memorial Day, and Oregon OSHA and Oregon AFL-CIO is holding a ceremony in memorial of the Oregon workers who died on the job in 2011.
Winter weather safety tips for construction workers
This week, the abominable weathermen are calling for rain and snow, with a winter storm watch advisory in effect through Wednesday afternoon and a 90 percent chance of rain through the end of the week.
Oregon OSHA to hold safety and health conference
Oregon OSHA is bringing its focus on safety to Central Oregon for a two-day conference that offers sessions ranging from emergency preparedness to safe spray finishing.
Lawsuit highlights importance of construction safety
Personal injury lawsuits are rare 鈥� they usually become workers鈥� compensation cases, under the state鈥檚 exclusive remedy doctrine 鈥� but when they happen, they serve as a reminder that construction firms need o take all precautions possible.
Lane Community College reopens investigation of its ‘sick building’
Experts are investigating Lane Community College's Building 4 because of unexplained illnesses plaguing its full-time employees.
Oregon OSHA reports no construction deaths in 2010
Oregon construction companies had no workplace fatalities in 2010, according to data just released by the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services. It's the first time in several years that the industry has had no on-the-job deaths over the course of a year.
Safety website launched for small businesses
Oregon OSHA has launched a new website designed to teach small and new businesses about safety and how to protect workers.
Oregon OSHA to adjust penalties
A federal report shows Oregon OSHA's penalties are far lower than national averages. So the state agency is looking at increasing its fines and implementing a system that could base penalties on company size.
OSHA crane rules draw concern
New Occupational Health and Safety Administration rules intended to improve safety for crane operations are set to go into effect Nov. 8, but some industry stakeholders say the rules are too complex to be implemented so soon.
Oregon OSHA warns of phone scam
Supposed new Oregon OSHA fees have the construction industry worried, and rightfully so: The fees don't really exist, and the person who called to collect isn't an OSHA employee but rather a scam artist.
Design could improve builder safety
Contractors would like to see designers further address safety concerns for builders and future building maintenance workers. But design firms say doing that would be expensive and require outside consulting.
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
