Summer learning
While many people seem even busier at work than normal, perhaps you might find a lull in the next few months that allows you to take advantage of educational opportunities. In case you find that...
Posts by Dede Montgomery
2022 Spring Symposium recordings available
Our June 3, 2022 Spring Symposium was a great success! We thank our extraordinary presenters for being part of this event, and all of our partners and supporters who were able to join in...
Addressing Oregon’s new heat and smoke rules
Oregon workplace advocates and representatives are closely following the recent adoption of two new Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) workplace regulations. On May 12,...
Oregon occupational safety and health conferences return!
Those active in Oregon's occupational safety and health landscape know the tremendous opportunities provided to us through conferences sponsored by Oregon OSHA, with support from partnering...
Join us online July 19 at our OHWC Summer Institute
We hope you will join us on July 19, 2022 for our virtual Oregon Healthy Workforce Center single day Summer Institute. This year's event will address Total Worker Health® Approaches in Industry...
Fortis and the Safety Climate Lab collaborate to assess safety climate internationally
Fortis Construction, Inc. and Dr. Emily (Yueng-hsiang) Huang’s Safety Climate Lab recently concluded their second collaborative safety climate assessment. This extensive project was completed in...
O[yes] announces 2022 Safety Media Contest winners
Oregon High School students were invited to create either a 30-90 second video or a graphic design that inspires young workers to think twice about their personal health and safety at work....
Workers’ Memorial Day and COVID-19
Submitted by Jackie Boyd, Research Project Coordinator, Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences and Barbara Hanley, Research Associate and Fatality Investigator, Oregon Institute of...
Upcoming continuing education for all
While the number of virtual online learning opportunities have expanded tremendously during the past two years, many of us are also eager to again attend events and courses in person. A wide...
Adapting Total Worker Health® education to all learning platforms
Image credit: Lorri Birkenbuel, Montana Tech Educators today need to continue to be flexible in the ways in which we deliver our content. Our Institute and Oregon Healthy Workforce Center's...