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How’s your co-worker?
April 2, 2020 — Tips for engaging with your co-workers, team members, and colleagues during this period of social distancing.
We are here to help
March 16, 2020 — Supporting our customers during this time.
You can file your claim by phone
April 6, 2020 — Add telephonic filing to the list of convenient ways you can file a claim with SAIF.
Injuries while telecommuting: What’s the law?
April 16, 2020 — Here’s what businesses need to know about workers’ compensation and telecommuting.
Mental health and returning to the workplace: Let’s talk about it
June 1, 2020 — You can encourage a safe transition to the workplace by talking openly about mental health.
How to avoid heat stress for masked workers
August 3, 2020 — Continue to follow a heat stress prevention plan, with a few new considerations for the pandemic.
Approved for funding from the coronavirus worker safety fund?
May 9, 2020 — Here are six ways you can use it.
Open for business? Here are 6 ways to keep employees and customers safe
May 14, 2020 — Consider these tips to prevent the spread of coronavirus as you reopen your business.
How to reduce impact of hazardous wildfire smoke
September 10, 2020 — 10 ways to lower smoke exposure in the workplace.
Changes made to excluded payroll due to pandemic
May 5, 2020 — The changes relate to furloughed workers and those on administrative leave.
SAIF declares $100 million dividend
June 3, 2020 — Policyholders who qualify will receive their dividend in October.
Don’t forget existing hazards
July 13, 2020 — Follow these tips for identifying and fixing workplace hazards that have always been a threat.
2021 Calendar: Oregonians are helpers
November 23, 2020 — In what can only be described as unprecedented times, Oregon businesses and workers rolled up their sleeves and pitched in, each in their own, unique way.
A new web experience for our policyholders
October 28, 2020 — Paying a bill, reporting payroll, filing a claim, and changing your address has never been easier.
Your workers may need help with pandemic stress | Let’s talk about it
September 2, 2020 — As we enter the fall, your employees are likely experiencing some degree of stress as a result of the pandemic. Here are some tips on how to support them.
Dividend FAQs for policyholders are now available
September 4, 2020 — We announced a dividend in June; checks will go out in October.
Take the worry out of workplace training
May 2, 2018 — Our new SAIF Learning Center offers free on-demand trainings customized for your business needs, including automatic tracking and records management. Sign up today.
Meet Donna Mask, our newest flu fighting superhero
October 22, 2020 — As this flu season brings new challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the spread of one virus by wearing a mask could help reduce the spread of the other.
Workers’ Compensation Division informs workers of their rights regarding workplace exposure to COVID-19
November 19, 2020 — Workers have a right to file for workers’ compensation for COVID-19.
Time to post your OSHA 300A summary
January 12, 2022 — Our brief on-demand course covers the basics of OSHA reporting, including what injuries to record and which forms to use.
Building a workplace culture of gratitude
December 16, 2020 — Gratitude helps people feel more positive, improve their health, and deal with adversity.
Show small businesses the love this Valentine’s Day
February 11, 2021 — Celebrate the businesses working to keep workers and customers safe.
Taking ag safety on the road: Free SAIF seminars start Oct. 28
September 13, 2019 — Farm work is a whole lot safer than it used to be. But as far as we’re concerned, even one injury or illness is too many.
Time to post your OSHA 300A summary
January 4, 2019 — Our brief on-demand course covers the basics of OSHA reporting, including what injuries to record and which forms to use.
3 heartfelt ways to make someone’s day
February 11, 2019 — Instead of candy and flowers, reach out to co-workers with kindness.
Ag safety seminars coming to a computer near you
March 5, 2019 — SAIF is offering the seminars for free online in four separate webinars.
As we focus on sharks this week, here’s how to avoid injuries
July 19, 2019 — SAIF has received zero claims related to shark attacks in the last five years, but there is another animal threat many of us haven’t considered.
Prepare your business for Oregon wildfire season
June 7, 2019 — Even if you’re not directly in the danger zone, smoke from wildfires can seriously impact your business and employees. Here’s what you need to know.
Three things every teen should know before starting a summer job
June 6, 2018 — Limited experience and lack of training put young workers at higher risk for being hurt on the job. These simple tips can help keep them safe.
How to work safely in the heat
July 26, 2018 — As temperatures climb, keep three things in mind: Water. Rest. Shade.
Oregon employers to receive money back as workers’ comp costs continue to decrease
September 12, 2018 — SAIF will return two dividends to its customers this year: one based on premium alone, and another based on safety performance.
Pedestrian deaths are on the rise. Here’s one reason why.
October 5, 2018 — Whether you’re on foot or behind the wheel, cell phones pose a dangerous distraction. Learn the rules of the road for safe walking.
Our Portland address is changing, but our service isn’t
February 11, 2019 — Portland office prepares for move.
Chainsaws aren’t only dangerous in horror movies
May 29, 2019 — New videos from SAIF offer safety tips for chainsaw use at home and work.
The simple safety step everyone should know
March 6, 2019 — During Ladder Safety Month, learn the “belt buckle rule” and other tips for preventing painful falls.
4 simple steps that could save your life in an emergency evacuation
September 1, 2018 — In the event of a wildfire, earthquake, tsunami, or other disaster, you may have only minutes to evacuate from work or home. Here are four things you can do right now to be better prepared.
Time for a Safety Break pop quiz
May 3, 2019 — 5 quick questions to test your workplace safety savvy
2019 calendar: Exploring Oregon
November 21, 2018 — From a predawn soak in a desert hot spring to a marshmallow roast at the coast, SAIF’s 2019 calendar features Oregonians at work and play.
Distracted driving: What not to do behind the wheel. (It’s not just texting.)
April 9, 2019 — This Distracted Driving Awareness month, SAIF encourages you to take note of all the things that take your attention off the road.
Winter is here. Prepare with these workplace tips
October 28, 2019 — Here are three ways you can prevent slips, trips, and falls during the winter months.
Oregon employers to receive $160 million from SAIF
September 4, 2019 — SAIF declares two dividends, one based on premium and one tied to safety performance.
Simple solutions for workplace resolutions
December 26, 2019 — The formula for success for personal and workplace resolutions is the same.
How’s your safety and health program doing?
For Safe + Sound Week, take time to develop your safety committee and take easy steps toward an injury-free workplace.
Are you ready for an emergency? What’s holding you back?
October 11, 2019 — From a flat tire to a house fire to a major earthquake or flood, emergencies happen when you least expect them. Will you be ready?
5 ways to make your fall safer [video]
September 23, 2019 — Follow these easy tips to avoid injury while doing common fall activities—or while you’re at work.
2020 calendar: Spotlight on safety
November 27, 2019 — We've got shoemakers, bakers, and worm caretakers. We've got loggers, pear packers, and fire trackers.
Work safe. Be well. Better manage workers’ comp.
March 16, 2018 — Sign up for quick and easy email tips to use and share.
A year’s worth of health and safety ideas
December 21, 2018 — Making resolutions is easy. Keeping them is hard. Our new videos, posters, and other tools can help you turn promises into healthy practices.
2018 calendar: Con-Vey Keystone
November 30, 2018 — Meet the SAIF policyholders who are helping to build a better—and safer—Oregon.
Don’t fall for holiday hazards.
November 21, 2018 — Follow these tips for staying healthy and safe this holiday season.
Set a good example during flu season
November 5, 2018 — Don’t let the flu take your whole team down. Stay home if you’re sick, and follow these tips.
2018 calendar: Bostwick Construction & Millwork
November 1, 2018 — Meet the SAIF policyholders who are helping to build a better—and safer—Oregon.
Free ag safety seminars are back this month
October 10, 2018 — Annual seminars will visit 16 cities between now and March.
2018 calendar: Forest Grove High School
September 27, 2018 — Meet the SAIF policyholders who are helping to build a better—and safer—Oregon
2018 calendar: Oregon Trail Electric
August 30, 2018 — Meet the SAIF policyholders who are helping to build a better—and safer—Oregon.
2018 calendar: Pence/Kelly Concrete
August 1, 2018 — Meet the SAIF policyholders who are helping to build a better—and safer—Oregon.
What do you work for?
June 28, 2018 — SAIF’s new ad campaign celebrates the reasons people work
Crave-worthy wellness posters: Collect all six
June 28, 2018 — Finally! A cure for boring bulletin boards and breakrooms
2018 calendar: Green Hammer
June 22, 2018 — Meet the SAIF policyholders who are helping to build a better—and safer—Oregon
2018 calendar: N.W. Crane Service
June 1, 2018 — Meet the SAIF policyholders who are helping to build a better—and safer—Oregon
2018 calendar: Lease Crutcher Lewis
May 1, 2018 — Meet the SAIF policyholders who are helping to build a better—and safer—Oregon.
2018 calendar: Redmond City Hall
April 2, 2018 — Meet the SAIF policyholders who are helping to build a better—and safer—Oregon.
2018 calendar: Portland State University School of Architecture
March 2, 2018 — Meet the SAIF policyholders who are helping to build a better—and safer—Oregon.
Kitchen safety showdown
February 2, 2018 — In SAIF’s sizzling new video series, chefs compete to see who’s got the chops when it comes to avoiding common kitchen hazards, including cuts and burns, strains and falls, and chemicals and equipment.
2018 calendar: Newberg Area Habitat for Humanity
February 1, 2018 — Meet the SAIF policyholders who are helping to build a better—and safer—Oregon.
Top 3 safety trainings
January 12, 2018 — A safe and healthy place to work is important—for you and your employees. Not sure where to start? Our free online trainings can help—in 10 minutes or less.
2018 calendar: Fought & Co./REFA Erection
January 4, 2018 — Meet the SAIF policyholders who are helping to build a better—and safer—Oregon.
A year’s worth of health and safety ideas
December 21, 2018 — Making resolutions is easy. Keeping them is hard. Our new videos, posters, and other tools can help you turn promises into healthy practices.
New rules for walking-working surfaces take effect Nov. 1, 2017
October 20, 2017 — Changes cover a wide range of workers and include portable ladders, training, dock boards, fall protection, and more.
New post-injury drug testing rules
May 31, 2017 — The change prohibits retaliating against employees for reporting work-related injuries and illnesses.
Average weekly wage changes are effective July 1
June 29, 2017 — For only the third time in history, the AWW decreased.
Safety pays—again and again
September 14, 2017 — SAIF will return two dividends to its customers this year: one based on premium alone, and another based on safety performance.
2018 calendar: Building a better—and safer—Oregon
December 1, 2017 — From high school students in Forest Grove to high-wire utility workers in La Grande, meet the Oregonians who are answering construction’s call.
The wonder of the workplace
January 2, 2017 — Read stories and watch videos celebrating the special people and moments that help make Oregon the safest, healthiest—and most wonderful—place to work.
New fall protection standards for construction
January 14, 2017 — The changes apply to minimum trigger height and the use of slide guards.
Making workers’ comp easy
January 20, 2017 — 3 things you can do online to save time, work safe, and get smart.
2017 Comp News: putting safe and healthy habits within reach
March 15, 2017 — Find simple strategies for helping workers achieve their healthy goals—and be safer in the process.
State organizations align on health and safety
March 20, 2017 — SAIF, Oregon OSHA, and an OHSU team sign first-ever alliance on Total Worker Health®
Walking into a workers’ comp claim?
March 31, 2017 — Employer wellness programs are an important strategy in injury prevention, but some activities could be compensable.
Driving wellness
March 31, 2017 — Think you have a hard time getting enough exercise? Try being strapped behind the wheel all day.
SAIF’s free ag safety and health workshops return in November
October 20, 2017 — The annual employer trainings will be held in 16 cities from October to March, including nine in Spanish.
Confused about safety committees and safety meetings? You’re not alone.
May 12, 2017 — Our quick online training will walk you through the steps to find out what you need to know and how to get started.
Supreme Court decides Brown case
May 16, 2017 — The case addresses the term “otherwise compensable injury.”
Work safe. Be well. Better manage workers’ comp.
March 6, 2017 — Sign up for quick and easy email tips to use and share.
The latest crime-fighting weapon: Warrior pose?
December 13, 2017 — How the Bend PD is using yoga and mindfulness to help officers be safer, healthier, and better able to manage stress.
Pure premium rate to drop 14 percent in 2018
September 13, 2017 — The basic rate Oregon employers pay will decrease again next year.
Healing the land, helping communities
May 27, 2016 — Ashland's Lomakatsi Restoration Project creates jobs, trains teens, and builds trust while restoring forests and streams.
Dividend checks were mailed in mid-October
November 8, 2016 — More than 46,000 policyholders were eligible for the primary dividend.
AGC/SAIF program returns $2.5 million to participating businesses
July 14, 2016 — The program emphasizes safety awareness and injury prevention at construction workplaces.
Policy documents now available online
July 11, 2016 — Check out these additions to the Policyholder Portal
Food for thought
January 8, 2016 — The Oregon Food Bank and its partner agencies provide emergency services to struggling families while addressing the state’s growing hunger problem.
Saving property and lives in Central Oregon
January 22, 2016 — There’s no typical “day at the office” for the men and women of Redmond Fire and Rescue.
New online training: Recording a work-related injury or illness
January 30, 2016 — This brief on-demand course covers the basics of OSHA reporting, including what injuries to record and which forms to use.
New safety talking points on lockout/tagout
February 2, 2016 — Controlling hazardous energy is critical to staying safe around machinery and its moving parts.
Take a Safety Break on May 11
February 12, 2016 — Make plans now to promote worker safety and health—and possibly win a pizza party.
Jan. 1 changes to sick leave law don’t affect payroll reporting
February 18, 2016 — The new state laws expand employee sick leave.
Better health care in the backcountry
March 17, 2016 — A new hospital and innovative partnership are bringing doctors and improved medical services to remote Wallowa County.
What to do following a severe or fatal workplace injury
March 31, 2016 — Seek immediate medical attention and follow these simple steps.
Video: Our latest safety video gets “a little western”
April 15, 2016 — You’ve seen the ergo rap. Now check out our latest YouTube series on farm shop safety.
Working for a better life
April 29, 2016 — From free preschool to job training and employment, Eugene’s Pearl Buck Center helps people with developmental disabilities achieve their goals.