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SAIF also provides an array of training opportunities for our policyholders and valuable articles on workplace safety.
- SAIF sponsors 2007 AGC ROSE awards
Oregon construction companies are honored for their outstanding dedication and commitment to safety. - Small Business Spotlight: Bringing Japanese saké to Oregon
One man's vision created the only American-owned saké company in the world. - Is access to your SAIF Business Online information up to date?
SAIF policyholders will now receive an annual verification letter identifying users with access to policy and claims information. - More information now available to policyholders online
An online demo explains new enhancements to Business Online. - DIVIDEND UPDATE: SAIF to mail checks the week of December 10
More than 41,000 policyholders are eligible for a dividend. - Predator insects leave a mitey small carbon footprint
Small Business Spotlight | Predator mites produced by Biotactics control pests that feed on fruit trees and other plants. - DIVIDEND UPDATE: Policyholder information now available in Business Online
New features provide easy access to dividend data. - DIVIDEND UPDATE: FAQ now available for SAIF policyholder dividend
Learn more about the dividend declared by the SAIF board on November 9. - SAIF board declares $60 million dividend for policyholders
Checks will be mailed to more than 41,000 customers in mid-December. - Workers’ compensation rates to decline again in 2008
The 2.3 percent overall reduction extends Oregon's streak of consecutive years without an increase to 18, a national record. - Stretching the typical safety program
Eugene Water & Electric Board found that a little flexibility in their safety programs goes a long way. - From The Capitol
The 2007 legislative session will go down in the history books for a number of reasons, but it will not be remembered for major changes to the workers' compensation system. - What’s in a name?
Whenever you make a name change—or any other change to your business entity—remember to put SAIF near the top of your notification list. - SAIF agriculture safety seminars underway
The seminars, including some in Spanish, will be held through March 2008. - Wearing your values on your sleeve
In a sea of similar fashion, one company's unique values set it apart. - Recent court and board decisions
Decisions by the Court of Appeals and the Workers' Compensation Board that our readers might find interesting. - Top 10 most frequently cited OSHA violations
Our goal isn't to simply help you avoid getting a citation—we're focused on helping you strengthen your overall safety process. - Making safety real in the land of make-believe
Once upon a time, students looked forward to the lazy days of summer as a time to rest and relax. But these days many teens simply shift their daytime responsibilities from schoolwork to summer work. - No strain, no claim
It happens every day. In fact, in 2006 it happened to workers covered by SAIF more than 42 times a day for a combined cost of over $94 million. - Understanding premium calculation
SAIF's installment billing process is similar to waves in the ocean—while one wave is retreating back into the sea, another is rolling over the top of it onto shore. - SAIF celebrates national Safety Month throughout June
Emphasizing its mission to improve workplace safety, SAIF is training employees, and encouraging employers to take advantage of SAIF loss control resources. - Worker leasing laws: What you need to know about leasing workers
Worker leasing companies continue to increase their presence in the business service industry. What you should know before contacting them. - Rewarding work
When injuries went off the charts in Hood River County, employees changed the safety culture and reduced them almost to zero. - Estimating payroll: Report payroll increases early
Avoid the sticker shock of a year-end, lump-sum payment due to an increase in payroll. - Online payroll reporting and premium payment available to all policyholders at next renewal
Improvements to our system make it even easier and faster to do business with SAIF online. - GOSH Conference coming March 12-15, 2007
Register today! The 30th biennial Governor's Occupational Safety and Health Conference is March 12-15, 2007. - Antonio Ruiz: Una buena ganancia para todos
With return-to-work programs and a supportive employer in his corner, not even a broken back could keep Antonio Ruiz down. - Nondisabling claims reimbursement statements available online
We've added another great feature to Business Online: Participants in the Nondisabling Claims Reimbursement Program can now view their statements online. - Change in daylight-saving time could impact your company
Daylight-saving time starts earlier this year, and it could mean more to you than just losing an hour of sleep. The system you use for electronic scheduling may be off by an hour between March 11 and April 1 unless you correct it. - It’s time to post your OSHA 300A summary
February marks the beginning of the three-month time period when all companies must post a summary of recordable injuries from their previous year’s OSHA 300 log. - SAIF President and CEO Brenda Rocklin talks about leadership with Rotarians
The last leg of SAIF President and CEO Brenda Rocklin's statewide field trip took her to the Bend area. Her speech about leadership to the Sisters Rotary Club was featured in the Sisters Nugget. - OR-OSHA rules for reporting fatal vehicle accidents to change January 1, 2007
Beginning January 1, 2007, new Oregon OSHA safety rules will require employers in Oregon to report fatal work-related motor vehicle accidents. - Comp News calendar mailed to SAIF policyholders and partners
SAIF policyholders and business partners recently received the 2007 Comp News (CN) calendar, featuring 12 SAIF policyholders located throughout Oregon. - We’ve updated the unique SAIF brand
Beginning this month, you’ll see a number of new and exciting things happening at SAIF Corporation. - Communication across cultures
A key part of any good safety program is good communication. But when your workers speak multiple languages, how do you get the message across? - Governor announces rate decline for 2007
17th straight year without an increase. - Welcome to the new Employer Guide on saif.com!
You probably noticed that we’ve made some changes to our website. The most visible change is the new look of our site. - John Gilkey named SAIF vice president for policyholder services
John Gilkey has been asked to assume the permanent position of vice president for policyholder services. - SAIF chief actuarial officer wins prestigious Dorweiler Prize
Chief Actuarial Officer Gordon Diss has won the 2006 Dorweiler Prize for actuarial research.