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Millwork business fined for ‘willful’ COVID-19 violations
The State of Oregon has fined Portland's Creative Woodworking Northwest Inc. for what the state considers "willful" violations of regulations meant to protect workers from COVID-19.
Contractor fined $74K over asbestos-tainted debris
A Florida-based company has been fined over $74,000 for improperly sending asbestos-tainted debris to a landfill in southern Oregon.
Family of apprentice electrician killed in mill accident files lawsuit
The family of a Klamath Falls man who died while working at the Columbia Forest Products mill has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
OSHA fines firm for furnace explosion in Albany that hurt 2
Oregon Occupational Safety and Health has fined Selmet Inc. $27,500 for an 2019 titanium furnace explosion that injured two employees.
OSHA fines companies following workers’ deaths at Oregon festival
Oregon Occupational Safety and Health has fined two companies for safety violations that led to the deaths of two workers at a Portland area music festival.
As Trump strikes down Obama-era rules, builders look for certainty
With eight months in office now under his belt, President Donald Trump has signed a number of orders and established budget priorities that roll back regulations on business. But many builders are wary of the what the results may be.
Heart attacks on jobsites: a growing problem
Defibrillator use at construction sites increased significantly, according to a Fisher Phillips attorney, primarily because of three reasons.
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.
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.
OSHA causes dustup with silica exposure rule
Beginning June 23, 2017, contractors will be required to limit their workers鈥� exposure to respirable silica to 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air throughout the course of an eight-hour day.
OP-ED: The importance of a culture of learning
Of the many positive aspects of working in the electrical construction trade, the ongoing learning opportunities are the most rewarding to me. While the basics of electrical systems, circuitry and […]
State safety conference coming to Bend
Commercial, industrial and residential construction workers statewide are invited to attend a safety conference that will highlight safe work best practices and offer education about rule updates.
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
