Falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction workers. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data show that more than one-third of construction fatalities that...
The top five finalists for the Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition (O[yes]) annual safety video contest are now posted on YouTube for viewing, and can be watched below. This annual contest...
Have you ever thought about emergency preparedness at work? What happens if an earthquake hits in the middle of your workday? Listen to our newest podcast episode that highlights one of our talks...
Last week, the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center invited stakeholders at the Oregon Health & Science University to engage in a conversation about improving the safety, health, and well-being...
I’ve said it before (and I'll say it again), but the Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Conference is one of my favorite safety events. This largest safety conference in the Pacific...
With the start of the new year comes new goals and planning. Perhaps your planning includes developing strategies, resources or an action plan for emergency preparedness within your workplace or at...
All of us at the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences and the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center wish you safe and peace-filled holidays. We look forward to connecting with you in...
The Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition (O[yes]) will once again sponsor a day at the 2019 Oregon Governor's Occupational Safety and Health Conference for those newer to the safety and health...
One of the last things that may cross your mind when you think about an astronaut traveling through space is how well they sleep on their missions. Well, that is exactly what the First LEGO League...
Did you know? The Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Science houses faculty members that teach courses at OHSU-PSU School of Public Health? OccHealthSci would like to help OHSU-PSU School of...