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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.
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Step 2 - Engage
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Step 3 - Design
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Step 4 - Action
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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.
New OSHA recordkeeping rules on drug testing
January 18, 2017 — In May, Oregon OSHA will implement its version of the rules on anti-retaliation.
New Preferred Worker Program rule changes
January 18, 2017 — Changes affecting reimbursement of wages and premium exemption went into effect January 1.
Minimum hourly assumed wage change
January 18, 2017 — Reflecting Oregon’s new tiered wage, NCCI changed the rate from fixed to variable.
Calif. exclusion change affects other states coverage
January 18, 2017 — As of January 1, some corporate officers must now execute a written waiver of their rights to benefits.
Longshore/harbor workers case law summary
January 18, 2017 — Two recently resolved cases address subjectivity.
Retention speaks volumes about service quality
April 6, 2016 — A message from SAIF's President and CEO, Kerry Barnett
Credit Q&A | Part 3
April 6, 2016 — This is the third in our series on credit and related issues.
News in brief
April 6, 2016 — Workers' Comp Seminar 2016; Proposal materials updated; SAIF's Salem campus renovation
2016 legislative session review
April 6, 2016 — Major policy changes, but not in workers’ comp
Update on attorney fee bill implementation
April 6, 2016 — WCB is currently working on rulemaking for HB 2764.
Jan. 1 changes to sick leave law don’t affect payroll reporting
April 6, 2016 — The new state law expands employee sick leave.
The ABCs of new adjuster training
April 6, 2016 — SAIF gives them thorough training and helps them maintain certification.
State supreme court reverses decision on remedies clause
July 11, 2016 — A recent court action overrules the 2001 Smothers decision.
New: a convenient way to spread the (safety) word
July 11, 2016 — Our new email features easy ways for employers to help their workers be healthy and be safe.
A new Oregon Amendatory Endorsement
July 11, 2016 — It incorporates the exclusion from the expiring Oregon Unsafe Equipment Exclusion Endorsement and adds several other exclusions.
Discounts announced for OGSERP members
July 11, 2016 — Employers who have a better-than-average loss history and meet the group program criteria may qualify.
AGC retro checks to be mailed early August
July 11, 2016 — Agencies with clients who participated will get an email with advance copies of the statements.
Impairment and Mr. Rogers at WC Seminar
July 11, 2016 — And that’s not all: Kerry Barnett, Total Worker Health®, and unconscious bias, too.
Other states coverage update
July 11, 2016 — The flourishing program gets a boost with the addition of a dedicated RTW consultant.
News in brief
July 11, 2016 — Salem renovation update; average weekly wage increases
Update on cannabis business
October 5, 2016 — The numbers tell the story of SAIF’s cannabis program so far.
Supreme Court rules firefighter’s heart condition claim is compensable
October 5, 2016 — The insurer must prove that the cause of the condition is “unrelated” to employment, using clear and convincing medical evidence, the court said.
Credit’s new approach: “Yes, if...,” rather than “No, because...”
October 5, 2016 — We’re looking for ways to be less restrictive and reduce declinations—with agents’ help.