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News and tips email archive
At SAIF, we're passionate about helping Oregonians create safe and healthy workplaces. One of the ways we do that is by sharing information—when, where, and how you need it.
Final evaluation of the AGC/SAIF group product
April 21, 2025 — Looking to the future with the new guaranteed cost plan.
SAIF and SDAO (Special Districts Association of Oregon) have entered into a group/services agreement
January 23, 2023 — The agreement includes an overarching servicing group, of which SDAO staff will provide safety and health services.
SAIF and CIS (Citycounty Insurance Services) have entered into a group/services agreement
March 9, 2021 — The agreement includes an overarching servicing group, of which CIS staff will provide safety and health and return-to-work services.
Update: SAIF/Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Assoc. group program
December 12, 2017 — Our goal is to offer a group program discount for new customers and those renewing January 1 and after.
Coverage details
For an employer with subcontractors or employees in states other than Oregon, there are additional details to know about workers' comp coverage.
Board of directors
A five-member Board of Directors, appointed by the governor, oversees SAIF’s operations. By law three board members must be affiliated with organizations insured by SAIF. Member terms are four years.
Leadership team
SAIF Executive Leadership Team
Confined space
Employer responsibilities and worker's rights concerning confined spaces.
Electrical safety
You can’t see it, hear it, or smell it, but touching electricity can be deadly.
Ergonomics in the workplace
Learn more about ergonomics in the workplace and other safety tips about adjusting workspaces so you can work comfortably and safely.
Combustible dust and other flammable material
Browse these resources to find information on how to reduce the risk of fires and explosions caused by workplace hazards.
Ladder Safety
You can reduce the hazards by using the best practices in these resources.
Outdoor safety
Whether at work or at play, you should be doing all you can to avoid injury. You might not be exposed to all these hazards on the job, but we still want you going home safe.
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment helps workers minimize exposure to injuries. Browse these resources to learn more about health and safety topics and proper uses of PPE.
Safe driving
Safety and health resources for organizations with employees who drive as part of their work duties.
Serious injuries and fatalities (SIF)
Preventing SIFs requires a different approach from that used to prevent less serious injuries
Slip and fall prevention
Slip and fall prevention is vitally important in today's workplace. Learn how to prevent slips, trips, and falls in the workplace with SAIF's online safety training resources.
Leadership series
This training series will help leaders at all levels learn the building blocks that support safety culture and boost employee involvement.
Accident and incident analysis
Accident investigations and incident analysis determine how and why safety failures occur. Browse these resources to help you prevent them from happening again.
Employee policy
Creating a safe and healthy work environment is not only a requirement for Oregon employers, it's a "best practice" among top-performing businesses. Browse these resources for information on how create effective employee policies, and more.
Identify and control hazards
Common workplace hazards are any condition, practice, or act that could result in an employee injury. Browse these resources for tools to help with hazard identification.
Reporting and recordkeeping
Some health and safety rules require written documents, such as plans, procedures, and programs. Browse these resources to learn more about what is required.
Safety committees and meetings
Oregon law requires employers to create a safety committee and hold regular safety meetings. Browse these topics to find out how to get started and get the most from your meetings.
Safety and Health talks
We want to help you establish your own safety toolbox. Conduct your next safety meeting easily by using these concise discussion guides and other safety topics.
Integrating health and safety
Explore these Total Worker Health® tools for making it happen.
Building your safety and health programs
This page provides helpful information for programs required by OSHA.
Biological and physical
Facts and advice for dealing with anthrax, bloodborne pathogens, mold, and radiation in the workplace
Chemicals and materials
Safety info on the health effects of various substances, including ammonia, carbon monoxide, chlorine, formaldehyde, hexavalent chromium, lead, silica, methylene chloride, and Western red cedar dust
Indoor air quality
Learn about how you can improve indoor air quality and other workplace safety topics. Visit our site to get prevention info and find investigative tools.
Operational hazards
All about hazards related to abrasive blasting, laboratories, nanotechnology, spray finishing (and more)—and how to protect your workers
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Respiratory Protection
Protect workers from air contaminants, including choosing and using the right respirator for the job.
Silica
This page includes resources on the topic of silica, including what silica is, health effects associated with occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica, how to protect workers, and MSHA silica resources.
Tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs
Use these resources to create workplaces that are free of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.
Nutrition
This page won’t tell you what to eat. Instead, you’ll find resources to create a worksite that supports good nutrition.
Hydration
Adequate hydration (water) is important for joint health, staying alert, and being productive. All these things help keep employees safe, too. Explore these resources to help you ensure employees have what they need to drink up.
Fatigue, sleep, and shift work
Getting adequate rest is critical to work safety and productivity. Browse these resources for information on managing fatigue and reducing risks.
Fentanyl and other opioids
Fentanyl and other opioids
Stress and mental well-being in the workplace
Job stress can lead to poor health and even injury. Browse these resources for information on how to support a psychologically healthy workplace.
Physical activity
It stands to reason that being physically fit helps prevent injuries at work and at home.
Sun protection
Here is information on sun safety
Infectious disease
Browse these resources for information on controlling the spread of the flu and other infectious diseases in the workplace.
Emergency planning and response
Stuff happens. And sometimes stuff happens at workplaces. You can’t predict them, but you can prepare for them.
First aid
First aid training saves lives, because a "co-worker" is often the first person on the scene to help a seriously injured or sick employee.
Wildfires
Employees are increasingly at risk from wildfires and the smoke they produce.
Violence in the workplace
Workplace aggression and violence aren’t as rare as you might think. There are more than 300 incidents per year in Oregon.
Agriculture and farm safety
Find information on agricultural safety and regulations, including pesticides, farm vehicles, seasonal workers, and more
Agricultural educators
Find training information for ag educators on agricultural safety and regulations, including pesticides, farm vehicles, seasonal workers, and more
Construction safety
Do you need help keeping your construction site safe? Check out SAIF's construction safety topics and tips to help prevent unwanted site injuries.
Delivery drivers | Couriers
Delivery drivers and couriers face high risks because they work in a variety of ever-changing environments, at a fast pace, and often on their own.
Education
These resources are designed for the unique set of safety challenges that school employees face.
Forklifts (powered industrial trucks)
There are many hazards associated with lifting and moving heavy equipment and materials.
Health care
Tools to help keep health care workers safe, from radiation protection to ergonomics to home care
Janitorial and housekeeping
Maintenance safety is focused primarily on workers in the housekeeping, custodial, and janitorial fields.
Logging
Find information on logging safety and regulations, including accident prevention, tree falling, and chainsaw safety.
Manufacturing
Each year, thousands of workers are killed or seriously injured by exposure to unguarded or inadequately guarded machines. Learn how you can prevent amputations and other life-altering injuries.
Reforestation
Stay prepared and up to date with these reforestation safety resources.
Restaurant and kitchen safety
Millions of Americans work in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Learn how to recognize common restaurant safety hazards and prevent injuries.
Retail | Warehouse
Safety concerns with warehousing
Small animal handling
Many businesses handle small animals, including veterinary practices, kennels, shelters, and groomers to name just a few.
Temp workers
Temp work is a fast-growing and potentially dangerous occupation.
Trucking safety
Safety resources for those who spend time on the job behind the wheel
Welding
Improper welding, burning, and cutting can be dangerous. Learn how to identify and control hazards by following safe procedures.
Step 1 - Identify
Step 1 - Identify
Step 2 - Engage
Step 2 - Engage
Step 3 - Design
Step 3 - Design
Step 4 - Action
Step 4 - Action
Step 5 - Review
Step 5 - Review
UFOs: unsafe falling/flying objects
UFOs: unsafe falling/flying objects
5 ways to pay | things to know to better serve your customers
January 15, 2018 — In this age of convenience, not everything is convenient, and paying bills is one of them—especially when juggling multiple responsibilities.
2018 agent (and employer) trainings
January 15, 2018 — We’re offering a more diverse mix of trainings to better meet everyone’s needs.
The new definition of “adjusted rate”: a brief summary
January 15, 2018 — Updates on our new policy and billing system
Walking a mile in our customers’ shoes
January 15, 2018 — Our destination is to improve our customers’ entire experiences, from first contact through the buying decision and beyond.
Transforming how we manage claims
January 15, 2018 — An update on the change from our current structure to an “end-to-end” model
It’s as easy as click
April 17, 2017 — Sign up today for quick and easy email tips from us.
WC Seminar topics
April 17, 2017 — Get a sneak peek at the issues we’ll be discussing.
Minimum hourly assumed wage change, part II
April 17, 2017 — Reflecting Oregon’s new tiered wage, NCCI changed the rate from fixed to variable.
Benchmark report highlights
April 17, 2017 — Here are the latest numbers for workers’ comp, including days-to-decision and first time-loss payment.
Post-injury drug testing
May 31, 2017 — New rules prohibit retaliating against employees for reporting work-related injuries and illnesses.
NCCI eliminates anniversary rating date
June 11, 2017 — The ARD will be replaced with the policy effective date.
Oregon’s assigned risk carriers shrinking from four to three
April 17, 2017 — Riverport Insurance Services is withdrawing as a servicing carrier.
Supreme Court decides Brown case
April 17, 2017 — The case addresses the term “otherwise compensable injury.”
Cannabis continues to be a smoking hot topic
April 17, 2017 — An update on the industry, including ideas for dealing with impairment
Latest culinary pairing: Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Assoc. and SAIF
July 10, 2017 — The brand new partnership aims to reduce worker injuries and provides discounts for eligible ORLA members.
Legislative session update
July 10, 2017 — New laws bump MLAC terms to three years and increase some PTD benefits.
AGC retro checks to be mailed early August
July 10, 2017 — Agencies with clients who participated will get an email with advance copies of the statements.
Discounts announced for OGSERP members
July 10, 2017 — Employers who have a better-than-average loss history and meet the group program criteria may qualify.
Changing how we manage claims
July 10, 2017 — Work is beginning on moving to a “cradle-to-grave” structure that retains our customer focus.
Seminar gives agents a peek at latest cool tools, economic forecast, and the future workplace
July 10, 2017 — The annual event covered everything from “The (Legal) Price is Right” to “Fat Ivan.”
News in brief | Summer 2017
July 10, 2017 — Approval to issue endorsements; Save the date 2018
SAIF/Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Assoc. group program
October 9, 2017 — Our goal is to offer a group program discount for new customers and those renewing January 1 and after.
WCD issues final rules on Brown v. SAIF
October 9, 2017 — The new rules were effective as of Oct. 8.
Court rules that a job interview injury can be compensable
October 9, 2017 — A job applicant who was injured while doing “actual work” for the company during his evaluation was awarded workers’ comp benefits.
Welcome Kim Turner, our new agency marketing specialist
October 9, 2017 — Kim will serve as one of our key agency liaisons with SAIF-appointed agents.
October group discounts
October 9, 2017 — Employers with a better-than-average loss history who also meet a group's program-specific eligibility criteria may qualify for group programs.
More major system changes at SAIF
October 9, 2017 — An all-new policy and billing system is in the works.
Update on worker protection standards
October 9, 2017 — Oregon OSHA’s response to the EPA changes is still in the works; OSHA's goal is to implement final rules on January 1, 2018.
Thank you, agents!
January 18, 2017 — You were an important partner in a successful 2016.
AOI and OBA to merge
January 18, 2017 — The new organization, yet to be named, becomes effective July 1.