Online training

Learn a simple six-step process for getting to the root cause of workplace accidents and incidents. We call it taking ACTION.

This recorded webinar features Kaci Buhl from Oregon State University, as she explains the best ways to comply with the new pesticide rules in agriculture.

In today's competitive job market, it's imperative that you train and retain quality employees. This session will provide you with best practices and easy-to-use tools to make your onboarding process successful. These resources will help new employees be safe and productive while creating a strong safety culture in the workplace. If your preference is to use a farm labor contractor, we will review ways to ensure that contractor has the knowledge necessary to stay safe at your jobsite.

From the moment we leave our house in the morning until the moment we arrive home at the end of the day, many of us spend significant time behind the wheel of vehicles and equipment of all shapes and sizes. We will cover legal requirements, best practices, and risk management principles to ensure we and our coworkers arrive at our destination in one piece, whether they are operating an ATV, UTV, pickup, tractor, combine, or anything in between. 

Have you ever done something that made people say, "What were you thinking?" Can you recall an in-the-moment choice that affected someone's safety? This session will discuss ways to retrain our brains to make conscious decisions that influence safety, time, money, and resources on your farm. 

We all use chemicals, but are we using them safely and complying with OSHA rules? We will review common chemical uses, present best practices, and discuss tips and tools for getting the job done safely. We will also review OSHA rules and recent changes that affect the agriculture industry.

What do poker and farming have in common? Find out as we explore seven common problem areas around the typical farm shop, while learning to prevent injuries and improve safety.

For more information,visit our Agriculture page.

ATVs have become useful tools to increase productivity on Oregon farms, but they are powerful and potentially dangerous vehicles. This video demonstrates active riding techniques to improve ATV stability and provides practical safety tips to reduce injuries.

A significant percentage of agricultural injuries and fatalities occur on and around tractors. This video covers the nine important safety elements that Oregon OSHA requires every ag employer to review with their tractor drivers at least annually. Safety issues unique to the equipment and work environment are also discussed.

Stay safe on orchard ladders by following the tips in this short video. 

Choosing the right PPE to use with your farm's respiratory protection program can sometimes be challenging. Dust masks, mist masks, respirators, and proper footwear and clothing, along with respirator fit testing and required training ... all these and more are addressed to provide for a safe and healthy workplace for your farm workers.

Slips, trips, and falls are some of the leading causes of injuries in the workplace and account for 15 percent of all accidental deaths, second only to motor vehicles. This section covers legal requirements, best practices, and proper equipment selection when working off the ground, and gives you a leg up on keeping yourself safe on ladders, roofs, ledges, and other elevated surfaces.

When injuries or near misses happen, are you doing everything you can to investigate the incident and learn from any mistakes that were made? This highly interactive session walks you through the elements of an effective incident analysis. It gives you the skills and knowledge to document relevant details, determine root causes, and develop action plans to ensure an isolated incident in your workplace does not become a pattern.

Learn about the process from beginning to end, including how and when to file a claim, what's covered, and what programs are available for injured workers and their employers.

It takes courage to be inclusive. It takes inclusion to succeed. Meet SAIF’s diversity, equity, and inclusion team and learn about DEI at SAIF.

Explore the difference between observation and assumption and how that influences stereotypes and the culture around you.

Discover why we all have biases, why we should pay attention to them, and what we can do to become more aware of our biases.

Learn about the benefits of psychological safety in the work environment.

Take a journey with us in this recorded webinar as we ask existential safety questions like, "What happens if I push that red button?" But mostly we talk about common types of hazards—how to identify, prioritize, and minimize them while exploring the motivation behind the risk-taking cycle.

Finding and fixing hazards takes time and practice. In this interactive, online training, you learn what to look for and which problem areas to tackle first.

Chefs compete to see who's got the chops when it comes to restaurant safety. Learn how to avoid common kitchen injuries, including burns and cuts, muscle strains and falls, and hazardous chemicals and equipment.

For more information, visit our Hospitality/Restaurant safety page.

Having the right ergonomic equipment helps. But you don't have to spend a fortune. This video series shows how you can make small changes that can have a big impact on your comfort and safety.

This recorded webinar provides tools administrators can use to ensure they are meeting core Oregon OSHA regulations.  Participants learn about the most frequently cited regulations in the health care industry and the resources they can tap into to help them bring their facilities into compliance.

Test your sun safety knowledge in this interactive game.

Summers are getting hotter and longer. For people working in hot environments, the risks of heat illness are on the rise. This training provides an overview of what you need to know to protect yourself and others from heat illnesses.

For more information, visit our Heat/cold stress safety page.

Oregon OSHA’s wildfire smoke rule is set to go into effect on July 1, 2022. This webinar provides an overview of rule requirements and resources to help employers protect their workers from smoke exposure, which can lead to long-term health issues.

Oregon OSHA’s heat rule, intended to help employers prepare for high-heat events that put workers at risk for heat-related illnesses, went into effect June 15, 2022. Join this webinar for an explanation of rule requirements and resources to ensure that you and your business comply with the new rule.

Hear about recruiting and sourcing from Deborah Jeffries, Vice President for HR Answers, Inc.

Hear from Guy Tauer of the Oregon Employment Department on employment trends in Oregon.

Hear about hiring and interviewing from Deborah Jeffries, Vice President for HR Answers, Inc.

Hear about employee retention from Deborah Jeffries, Vice President for HR Answers, Inc.

Hear from Chris Morgan of Barran Liebman LLP Paid Leave Oregon, including eligible employees, what types of leave are covered, and notice requirements.

This eLearning module describes how our brain works so leaders can consider solutions with full, nonjudgmental attention.

Mod Rates from a safety perspective are a very important number. Everyone who has workers' comp insurance has one. It's important to understand what it represents, how it works, and how it effects the cost of your insurance.

From sizing up the job to preventing kickback, this video covers the basics of chainsaw safety both on and off the job.

For more information, go to: Logging safety

This recorded webinar provides the foundation that SAIF uses to build and operate its premium audit program. It ties back to the specific Oregon laws and administrative rules on the requirements an insurer must meet, including what policies we audit, what we need to include in an audit, how our regulator insures we are following the rules, and the rights a policyholder has to dispute results.

This recorded webinar discusses questions many agents receive, including vacation, paid time off, verifiable time records, and how these relate to audits, per Oregon law.

In this recorded webinar we review Oregon law and case law on the subjectivity of workers, using a flowchart to assist with what can be a complicated analysis.

In this interactive training, you'll learn about requirements for recording workplace injuries and illnesses, including how to complete the OSHA 300 log and 300A summary.

Wondering about the requirements for the 300 log and summary? Unsure if the electronic reporting requirements apply to your business? This training covers how to determine Oregon OSHA recordability, posting, and reporting requirements. The requirements for submitting electronic injury and data are also discussed.

As an Oregon employer, you are required to have a safety committee or hold regular safety meetings. We'll walk you through the steps to find out which one is right for your business.

Need help understanding safety committees and meetings? In this recorded webinar, we discuss the Oregon OSHA requirements, the structure of safety meetings vs. safety committees, and strategies for running each effectively.

This recorded webinar helps supervisors understand their leadership role in safety. By using a model for safe operating, you can help your staff identify areas of opportunity so that together, safety can be improved.

Gathering the supplies you'll need in an emergency doesn't have to be complicated. Start with these five essentials-for work, home, car, and school-then expand on your kits as time allows.

This recorded webinar focuses on practical strategies and tactics for preventing same-level slip, trip, and fall injuries. Examples of successful prevention initiatives by employers are highlighted.

Avoid over reaching with this quick ladder safety tip.

Learn seven simple exercises to improve core strength and muscle tone and reduce your risk of injury. It only takes a few minutes before work or during breaks.

Feel like you need a break? These short, peaceful videos give you the serenity you need in only about a minute. Just sit back, click, and relax.

This interactive eLearning module breaks down the steps for integrating health and safety at your organization. Watch success stories and practice the process for yourself.

Supporting materials:
Mapping your Total Worker Health® journey handout

Including better overall health in your safety plan is the best way to have zero workplace injuries. This integrated safety approach is called Total Worker Health®. Covering topics such as stress, fatigue, nutrition, physical activity, hydration, and tobacco, this training module provides numerous ideas for how to improve the safety and health of your workers. 

This comprehensive series is designed to prevent the most common injuries to truckers. The segments include helpful instructions on strap tossing, flatbed tarping, driving in hazardous weather, and proper stretching both at home and on the road. 

This short video includes best practices for safely entering and exiting large vehicles.

This interactive, online training discusses risk factors unique to young workers, and how to best communicate with them.

Great examples of how hearing loss impacts lives both at work and at home.

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