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Oregon OSHA proposes new crane, derrick rules
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration plans to adopt most of the federal OSHA changes for crane and derrick workers in the state.
Karen Blythe builds a career in construction
Karen Blythe, the energetic and intense leader of the Construction Industry Crime Prevention Program, was recently named executive director of the Greater Portland Construction Project, a group with a mission to reduce on-the-job injuries.
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.
Gresham faces suit after construction site crash
A Gresham woman has filed a tort claim against the city, and could sue, after she was injured in a car crash in a road construction site.
How to stay cool on the jobsite
As temperatures push toward 100 degrees in Portland this week, construction workers are trying to find the best way to stay hydrated throughout a hot work day. But sugary sports drinks may not be the best way to get the job done, experts say.
Worker injured at Resource Access Center site
A Portland construction worker was critically injured earlier this month when a load of metal fell on top of him at a construction site in Northwest Portland.
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.
Oregon defibrillator law now clearer
Building owners have been confused about a law requiring them to install automated external defibrillators in their buildings.
Workplace deaths recognized at ceremony
Workers who died on the job during the past year were remembered at a ceremony in Salem.
For Intel, project safety is No. 1
Contractors notice when a company requires safety measures on its construction projects, particularly when the company is Intel, whose huge building budget gives it outsize influence on the industry.
OSHA fines could hit big employers harder
Avoiding the black mark of an OSHA violation has served as a disincentive for carelessness even for the most well-capitalized firms. However, administrator Michael Wood says he is now open to the idea of charging bigger companies more than the current maximum of $7,000.
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
