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Active Workplace Toolkit
The Active Workplace toolkit is a science-based toolkit designed to help reduce sitting time at work.
OccHealthSci
Oct 13, 20210 min read


OR-FACE publishes five new fatality reports in 2020
OR-FACE published five new Fatality Investigation Reports in 2020.
OccHealthSci
Jan 7, 20215 min read


Oregon Occupational Public Health Program shares Story Maps
Explore whether areas of Oregon with more workers in high risk industry sectors also have higher levels of workplace injuries.
OccHealthSci
Jan 27, 20202 min read


Two new fatality investigation reports from OR-FACE
OR-FACE contractors Illa Gilbert-Jones and Steve Eversmeyer have published two new Fatality Investigation Reports.
OccHealthSci
Aug 28, 20192 min read


OR-FACE resources target fall prevention: National Safety Stand-Down
oin in the National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls in construction during the week of May 6-10, 2019.
OccHealthSci
Apr 15, 20191 min read


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
Apr 1, 20192 min read


New OR-FACE fatality investigation report published
Excavating is one of the most hazardous construction operations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports excavation and trench-related...
OccHealthSci
Oct 29, 20181 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 17, 20181 min read


New OR-FACE fatality investigation report
Falls continue to be the leading cause of death in the construction industry. These deaths are preventable. A newly published fatality...
OccHealthSci
Jan 4, 20181 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 23, 20172 min read


New OR-FACE toolbox talk guides published
Safety communication is an integral part of maintaining an injury prevention culture.
OccHealthSci
Sep 7, 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 6, 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


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 28, 20151 min read


NIOSH renews Oregon occupational health grant
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announced the awards on September 14.
Shaun McGillis
Sep 16, 20151 min read
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