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Ever wonder what resources SAIF has to help you create and maintain a safe and healthy workplace? Look no further than this quick overview, which will provide the links to some of our most popular resources and brief descriptions of how they can benefit your organization. For those who like to DIY, this presentation is for you! Consultants will also be on hand to answer any questions about the resources.

There are some foundational elements that you need in order to lay the groundwork for your new role. Building new and effective key relationships is one essential skill as is learning how to increase your personal effectiveness and developing the employees who you supervise to achieve organizational goals. This program will guide you toward general do’s and don’ts to start off being successful in your new role.

SAIF Attorneys Allison Lesh and Skylar Hall review recent changes to temporary disability benefits, and how we can work together to make the best of a not-the-best situation.

In 2022, there were over 107,000 overdose deaths in the US involving synthetic opioids, namely fentanyl. Illicit drug manufacturers add fentanyl to many products increasing the risk to Oregonians when illicit drugs or drug paraphernalia make their way into the areas where people work. During this webinar, we’ll learn the basics about opioids and fentanyl, why they are so deadly, and how to protect workers from exposure.

What is a hazard? Can injuries be prevented? Join us for an overview of how to recognize, prioritize and control hazards common in businesses today. We will practice finding and prioritizing hazards, discuss strategies for preventing injuries, and conclude by sharing helpful tools and resources.

This course has been approved for one agent continuing education credit (CEC) and one Construction Contractors Board CEC.

Navigating tough conversations at work is an essential skill, regardless of our role. These discussions, often fraught with emotions and differing perspectives, can determine the future of relationships, team dynamics, and the overall health of an organization. For supervisors, mastering this skill can be the key to fostering trust, resolving conflicts, and ensuring team cohesion. For employees, it can mean expressing concerns without fear, advocating for oneself, and building strong professional relationships. Both roles require empathy, active listening, and a fluid approach to the targeted audience to ensure that the conversation leads to understanding and resolution.

Oregon employers and workers face increased possibilities for heat illness and smoke exposures with rising temperatures and increased wildfire risks. Oregon OSHA implemented new rules to protect workers against these hazards in 2021. We will provide an overview of those rules, discuss health impacts, challenges, and strategies for protecting workers against heat and smoke.

This course has been approved for one agent continuing education credit (CEC) and one Construction Contractors board CEC.

If you aren’t sure about the best way to introduce new employees to safety, this is your webinar. It includes best practices and practical methods to provide new employees with safety onboarding for company and required topics.

This course has been approved for one agent continuing education credit (CEC) and one Construction Contractors board CEC.

Organizational success often depends on how well people work together. Successful teams and teamwork fuel the accomplishment of the organization’s strategic goals. Organizations need supervisors who know how to develop and maintain successful work teams. This includes knowing the strengths of their individuals as well what they need to add when hiring a new member.

In this presentation, Barran Liebman partner Chris Morgan will cover recent legislative and regulatory updates at the state and federal level, and will provide best practices for managing employees and mitigating legal risk. The presentation will cover The Corporate Transparency Act, changes to the interpretation of “undue hardship” under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, restrictions involving workers’ compensation settlement agreements, and more.

This webinar will describe some of the most cited Oregon OSHA violations and will provide resources to help employers comply with the rules while keeping their workers safe and healthy.