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...
Category: Safety
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,...
The Safety Climate Lab and the construction industry celebrate Whitaker/Ellis Builders, Inc.!
Dr. Huang’s Safety Climate Lab is proud to congratulate Whitaker/Ellis Builders, Inc. on winning 1st place in the AGC National 2022 Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA)! This important...
Worker well-being in the trades podcast episode (part 2)
In our latest podcast episode, we invite guest speakers Tiffany Thompson, Director of Workforce Equity and Technical Assistance of Oregon Tradeswomen and Dr. Maura Kelly, Associate Professor of...
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...
Oregon Occupational Public Health Program Staff Spotlight: Alan Martinez
On our Staff Spotlight today, we feature Alan Martinez, program coordinator for Oregon Health Authority's Occupational Public Health Program. Alan is a collaborator and partner for the Institute's...
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...
Inclusion and worker well-being in the trades podcast episode
In our latest podcast episode, we invite guest speakers Kelly Kupcak, Oregon Tradeswomen and Larry Williams, Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) to discuss inclusion and worker well-being...