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Construction firms receive national safety awards
Four companies from Oregon were among 48 recognized by the Associated General Contractors of America during a ceremony in Las Vegas last month.
Hillsboro contractor penalized for safety rule infractions
Oregon OSHA has fined Arm & Hammer Construction $25,870 for multiple violations of workplace safety rules, including repeated failures to protect workers from fall hazards.
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.
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.
Advancing worker safety beyond the hard hat
Bremik Construction has issued each of its employees a new safety helmet and made its use mandatory.
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.
Monetary returns reflect contractors’ commitment to safety
The Associated General Contractors鈥� Oregon-Columbia chapter and the State Accident Insurance Fund Corp. (SAIF) announced recently that nearly $8 million in retrospective returns were distributed to more than 600 companies participating in the AGC/SAIF group workers鈥� compensation program during 2016-17.
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.
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.
Contractor abiding labor shortage at Couch 9
Although the labor shortage means contractors are hiring less-skilled workers, Walsh Construction has put steps in place to keep safety a priority on the Couch 9 project in Portland's Pearl District.
Accident-free by design: group promotes safety, collaboration
The SafeBuild Alliance wants to help company executives and project leaders change their culture so that safety is high on their lists of priorities.
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
