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OR-FACE report on fatal torch cutting explosion published
ORFACE program publishes a new fatality investigation report that examines lessons learned from a hot work explosion.
OccHealthSci
Mar 31, 20192 min read


OR-FACE shares safety week messages
OR-FACE participated in multiple events during last week’s 5th annual National Safety Stand-down. #StandDown4Safety is part of OSHA’s...
OccHealthSci
May 16, 20181 min read


Why Pursue a Career in Biomedical and Health Informatics?
Written by William Hersh (This entry is re-posted from the Informatics Professor Blog of our department chair, William Hersh, MD .)...
OccHealthSci
Nov 2, 20174 min read


Oregon Healthy Workforce Center Toolkits
Research studies that began in 2011 at the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center (OHWC) have resulted in four toolkits that we are eager to...
Shaun McGillis
Jul 30, 20172 min read


Paying attention: Using “lessons learned” to be safer
How often do we learn about an accident or near miss, only to recognize that the same incident occurred recently during the same or...
Shaun McGillis
Jul 10, 20172 min read


OR-FACE posts workplace fatality reenactments
OR-FACE (Oregon Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation program) was excited to participate in the 2017 Oregon Governor’s Occupational...
OccHealthSci
Mar 22, 20172 min read


It’s official: Alliance on Total Worker Health®
Partners come together to launch the Oregon Total Worker Health Alliance.
Shaun McGillis
Feb 24, 20171 min read


New OR-FACE toolbox talk guides published
Safety communication is an integral part of maintaining an injury prevention culture.
OccHealthSci
Sep 6, 20161 min read


New OR-FACE toolbox talk guides published
Maintaining an injury prevention culture requires many components, and safety communication is fundamental to that goal.
Shaun McGillis
Jun 5, 20162 min read


Building a Total Worker Health ® Case for the Construction Industry
The biennial conference brought together policy makers, educators, business leaders and professionals in the construction trades.
Shaun McGillis
May 27, 20162 min read


New OR-FACE hazard alert
OR-FACE published a new hazard alert, “Follow manufacturer’s instructions.”
Shaun McGillis
Mar 3, 20161 min read


Safety and craft brewing
Craft brewers have found great success in Oregon, boasting 234 brewing facilities in 72 cities, and employing over 7,400 workers.
Shaun McGillis
Oct 1, 20152 min read
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