News

Temperatures soaring above 100 degrees through the weekend could put to the test worker protections enacted after a deadly 2021 heat wave. Read more to learn what Oregon OSHA’s rules say. Read More Here.

Representative Bobby Levy addresses the updated coverages in the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) and the Paid Leave Oregon Act along with questions and answers addressing these updates. Click Here to Learn More

Thank you to everyone who attended our Stump the Inspector Zoom meeting. Click the link below to see the video

Stump the Inspector 6/19

A statewide code interpretation has been issued to clarify the requirements related to horizontal wet venting and water closet connection. Click the link below to view.

Statewide Code Interpretation No. 24-01 (oregon.gov)

Young social-media stars earn more from TikTok than from their day jobs; ‘You don’t have to get your bachelor’s to be happy.’

https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/gen-z-plumbers-and-construction-workers-are-making-bluecollar-cool-0c386274?mod=RSSMSN

Click link below to read statement from IAPMO

2024-06-06-us-gsa-recognizes-upc.pdf

Visit the link below to read this story in Oregon Business Report. 

BOLI proposes rules regarding workplace harassment allegations (oregonbusinessreport.com)

Check out these helpful safety guides from Federated Insurance 

Tornado Preparedness Guide.pdf

Wildfire Safety Zones Guide.pdf

Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery Plan.pdf

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Mental Health and Workplace Stress

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 (1:00 PM CST)

30 minutes | Complimentary | Advance registration required

Stress and mental health challenges are common in the workplace, and can lead to negative impacts for employees in their day-to-day jobs. Understanding and managing mental health and workplace stress is important to help employees be the best they can be while maintaining a productive and safe work environment. Learn how your business can equip your employees with strategies and solutions to help reduce workplace stressors and promote mental health and well-being.

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