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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.
Striving to protect young workers
Construction firms have room to grow in keeping their young and inexperienced workers safe.
Salem landscaping company receives national honor
Salem-based DeSantis Landscapes has garnered a national award for its workplace safety efforts and near-perfect safety record.
OP-ED: Learning to cope with generational transitions
The baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, account for about one third of the U.S. population. As the baby boomer generation moves through time, a shift is […]
Feds aim to crack down on dangerous dust
Contractors who already take steps to reduce exposure to crystalline silica would need to ramp up their efforts if proposed federal rules were to become law.
New federal rules spark projects
Efforts are under way at two Portland higher education campuses to ensure compliance.
Portland to host national AGC safety meeting
Construction safety will be at the forefront of discussion in the metro area the third week in July, when the Associated General Contractors' Oregon-Columbia chapter hosts a pair of events geared to improve awareness.
Does OSHA’s SHARP program really excuse firms from safety inspections?
An electrical contractor in North Bend is the latest company to earn a safety recognition through the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administrations SHARP program. SHARP, or Safety and Health […]
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.
OSHA targeting employer liability in new proposal
A court ruling in a case concerning a rogue supervisor鈥檚 actions may affect how the Oregon construction industry is regulated. The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division is looking into the possibility of establishing a new 鈥淓mployer Knowledge鈥� rule to ensure that contractors and other employers are liable for actions taken by project supervisors.
LEED-like program for safety created by Oregon researchers
Two Oregon State University researchers have created a rating system for construction site safety modeled partially after LEED. The Sustainable Construction Safety and Health certification program was launched online recently, and its developers hope to soon leverage support from national organizations to create a full-scale program.
Construction companies among GOSH safety award winners
A handful of construction companies were among the safety award winners at the Oregon Governor's Occupational Safety and Health Conference this week.
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
