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Latest culinary pairing: Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Assoc. and SAIF
The partnership aims to reduce worker injuries and provides discounts for eligible ORLA members.
Summer break does'nt have to result in a summer break
Data shows young worker injuries more common during summer months
SAIF board of directors elects Jeff Stone as vice chair
Jenny Ulum will continue as board chair.
2017 Comp News: putting safe and healthy habits within reach
Find simple strategies for helping workers achieve their healthy goals—and be safer in the process.
Is a home office a workplace hazard?
Tips for telecommuting safely
Prevent injuries, stay alert: Check your tread before you spring forward
Let daylight saving time serve as a reminder to check your tire (and shoe) tread for safety!
State organizations align on health and safety
SAIF, Oregon OSHA, and the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences at OHSU sign first-ever alliance on Total Worker Health®
January 2017 storms unload chilling number of slip and fall injuries
SAIF reports more slips, trips, and fall claims last month than the past five Januarys combined.
Call on the “Flu Fighters” to keep your workplace healthy
With flu cases increasing in Oregon, SAIF wants to make sure the flu stays out of the workplace.
SAIF urges Oregonians to “Walk like a penguin”
Walking like a penguin reduces slips, trips, and falls.
9 ways employers can help workers keep healthy resolutions
SAIF offers tips on how the workplace can support employee goals
OSU students provide new perspective for SAIF’s Salem renovation
Students preparing for national competition work with Lease Crutcher Lewis to practice managing construction site
Inclement weather can mean an increase in injured workers
SAIF reminds employers to take precautions with snow and ice in the forecast.
Safety video contest open to all Oregon high school students
Students have a chance to win $500 for a short video on teen workplace safety awareness.
SAIF partners with Oregon State University to host courses on new pesticide standards
Courses will enable attendees to provide annual training to workers
2017 Calendar: The wonder of the workplace
Read stories and watch videos celebrating the special people and moments that help make Oregon the safest, healthiest—and most wonderful—place to work.
SAIF reminds workers to fall back safely
The end of daylight saving time brings extra safety risks to Oregon workers.
SAIF recognizes Baker City for 100 years of workers’ comp coverage
Baker City has been insured by SAIF since 1916.
SAIF’s free ag safety and health workshops return Nov. 1
The annual employer trainings will be held in 16 cities from November to March, including nine in Spanish.
SAIF among nation's Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces
SAIF celebrated as 73rd healthiest company, based on high employee engagement in wellness activities.
SAIF is “Healthiest Employer in Oregon” for third straight year
On the strength of its physical activity options and “Know your numbers” program, SAIF again tops the list of companies with 500 to 1,500 employees.
SAIF safety consultant Luke Betts gets a reputation as a SPY
Luke honored as Safety Professional of the Year by ASSE Columbia-Willamette chapter.
A lot of life happens here
SAIF’s new ad campaign showcases the special moments that happen only at the workplace.
Planning for the unthinkable
If your workplace doesn’t have a plan for how to respond to an active shooter, it’s time to make one.
SAIF again named Oregon's Healthiest Employer
For the third time in five years, SAIF finished in first place in its category.
SAIF to renovate Salem campus buildings
Some employees will move to temporary space while the primary, 41-year-old building gets renovated.
SAIF hires Kerry Barnett as new president and CEO
SAIF Corporation’s Board of Directors today named Kerry Barnett as the workers’ compensation insurer’s new president and CEO.
AGC/SAIF program returns $2.5 million to participating businesses
The retro program return amounts to 8.3 percent for 665 Oregon companies in construction and related industries.
Safety pays dividends
Employers who insure with SAIF may be eligible for two dividends this year: one based on premium, and another tied to safety performance.

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