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Lead: the metal that just keeps giving
Lead is not particularly difficult to measure and detect, it requires knowledge, discipline, and usually resources to effectively remedy.
Shaun McGillis
Dec 7, 20162 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


Summer sees increased pesticide use
If you have to use pesticides, do it correctly by reading and understanding the label before you open the container!
OccHealthSci
Jun 23, 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


Start the Conversation: New supervisor tool released
Research shows as many as 80% of young workers don’t receive safety training.
Shaun McGillis
Apr 24, 20162 min read


Distraction, stairs and a fall
It just takes a second or less to lose our footing no matter what we are doing.
Shaun McGillis
Mar 28, 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


Arsenic and cadmium air pollution found in SE and North PDX
Potentially unsafe levels of arsenic and cadmium have been detected in the air of Southeast Portland.
Shaun McGillis
Feb 11, 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


OR-FACE publishes Spanish toolbox talk guides
The first set of construction toolbox talk guides based on Oregon fatalities was published and made available on the OR-FACE website.
Shaun McGillis
Sep 27, 20151 min read


Let’s avoid getting stressed over heat
It is important to remember that the best way to prevent heat-related illness is to keep workers cool and hydrated throughout the day.
Shaun McGillis
Jul 12, 20152 min read


Thank you to OHSU’s “Godmother of Midwifery”
Dr. Howe has served OHSU for over 35 years and her remarkable contributions to midwifery and women’s health.
Shaun McGillis
Jul 6, 20153 min read


VA changes policy on Agent Orange-exposed AF Reserve veterans
During the Vietnam war, approximately 20 million gallons of herbicides, including about 10.5 million gallons of dioxin-contaminated Agent...
Shaun McGillis
Jun 16, 20152 min read
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