Oregon OSHA

When workers enter a confined space, they can encounter toxic gases, corrosive chemicals, flammable solvents, or machines that start unexpectedly. This #TipTuesday, let's watch a practice confined space rescue demonstration! Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/emgimdxY

Register for Oregon OSHA’s free Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) virtual workshop on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 1 to 5 p.m. at https://lnkd.in/gjPHrJWP. You will learn how to determine which jobs need a job hazard analysis (JHA), write an effective safe job procedure, and use the JHA to improve safety programs. Conducting JHAs is required for all companies intending to achieve Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) certification. #OregonOSHA #Workshop #SafetyTraining

Join us Thursday, Dec. 12, from 8 a.m. to noon, for the free Hazard Identification and Control virtual workshop. Register online at https://lnkd.in/g2hFdWmd. You will learn about the types of workplace hazards, hazard correction, developing an inspection checklist for the walk-around inspection, and writing an effective safety inspection report. This class builds on the hazard identification and hazard control modules that are included in Oregon OSHA’s introductory class Safety Meetings and Committees. #OregonOSHA #Workshop #WorkplaceSafety

Do you know an Oregon high school student who has video or graphic design skills? If so, please let them know about our young worker safety media contest. High school students across Oregon are encouraged to compete for cash prizes by putting their skills and creativity to work to increase awareness about workplace safety and health for young workers. Get the details at https://lnkd.in/gjTDviAi. The top three entries in each of the two media categories will take home cash prizes ranging from $300 to $500. In each category, the first-place winner’s school, club, or organization will receive a matching award. The 2025 media contest, organized by the Oregon Young Employee Safety (O[yes]) Coalition, calls on participants to create an ad – through a compelling graphic design or video – that grabs their peers' attention and convinces them to take the Young Employee Safety Awareness online training. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. For more information, go to https://lnkd.in/gCzkEKJu. #OregonOSHA #OyesContest #WorkplaceSafety #OregonHighSchools

Join our free virtual workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 1 to 5 p.m., on the topic of the Hazard Communication Program – Aligned with GHS. Register online at https://lnkd.in/giVVM_Nh. You will learn how to write a hazard communication program, complete a chemicals list, conduct employee training, and analyze container labels and safety data sheets (SDS). This how-to workshop guides you through developing and implementing an effective hazard communication program. #OregonOSHA #Workshop #SafetyTraining

We want to thank everyone who participated in our 4th annual Occupational Health and Safety Conference in Spanish. Thank you to our partners, sponsors, and attendees. We look forward to seeing you all next year.

Join us Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 8 a.m. to noon, for a free virtual workshop on the topic of the Worker Protection Standard with a Pesticide Emphasis. Register online at https://lnkd.in/ghygAJRs. You will learn about the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Worker Protection Standard (WPS), along with Oregon OSHA’s unique requirements related to the standard. The WPS applies to people who work on farms, in forests, nurseries, greenhouses, or other locations that use pesticides. This workshop includes information on what WPS is and its requirements, the difference between pesticide workers and handlers, the pesticide training requirements for both, decontamination requirements, personal protective equipment, elements of the pesticide label as it pertains to WPS, and how and where workers and handlers are notified about pesticide applications. #OregonOSHA #Workshop #SafetyTraining

Ergonomics is the science of matching a job to a worker and the product to a user. The goal of ergonomics is eliminate injuries associated with the overuse of muscles and tendons, generally known as musculoskeletal disorders or MSDs. In this #TipTuesday video, we'll discuss how to maintain a neutral posture, which is a key aspect in ergonomics. #oregonosha #osha #ergonomics

Register for the 32nd annual Western Pulp, Paper, & Forest Products Safety & Health Conference, scheduled for Dec. 3-6 at the Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront. Topics will include everything from fall protection and potential equipment failures to starting and expanding safety programs. To register, go to https://lnkd.in/g3cxft38. In addition to worker safety and health in Oregon’s pulp, paper, and forest products industries, the event also offers learning opportunities that apply to many other workplaces, including nutrition and wellness in the workplace; tools for creating effective safety committees; root cause analysis; and making an emergency plan for your household. #OregonOSHA #SafetyConference #WPPFP #PulpAndPaperIndustry

As the weather changes and we spend more time indoors, it's important to consider carbon monoxide (CO) hazards. CO is an odorless, colorless gas, which can cause sudden illness and death, and is produced any time a fossil fuel is burned. Examples of equipment that emit CO are: portable generators, pressure washers, vehicles, and heaters. This #TipTuesday, take a moment to learn more about this hazard and how to keep your workers safe. #oregonosha #osha