Effective near miss communication is vital for enhancing safety in logging operations.  Near miss reporting helps by...

The Oregon Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (OR-FACE) Program, in collaboration with Jeff Wimer (Logging Safety...

The  Oregon Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (OR-FACE) Program , in collaboration with Jeff Wimer (Logging...

Guidelines for logging near Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) transmission lines emphasize key safety precautions:...

IMPORTANT REMINDER : Posting requirements for the  OSHA 300  and  300A  forms . You can find instruct...

Do not go to the airport and take the test again! The FAA changed the rules in April of 2021. Since then, drone li...

As we enter 2025, AOL wants to remind everyone of requirements for the  OSHA 300  and  300A  forms ....

As provided for in Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 654.086(4), Oregon OSHA shall adjust the dollar amount of civil penalties...

If you have been driving in the Willamette Valley this week, you know the hazards of fog. Fog can significantly reduce vis...

Registration is open for the 2024 Western Pulp, Paper, & Forest Products Safety & Health Conference   D...

Introducing resources for reforestation supervisors, safety professionals, pesticide handlers and crew: A handboo...

This proposed rulemaking is to keep Oregon OSHA in harmony with recent changes to federal OSHA’s standards. Federal OSHA p...

Roseboro Co in Springfield OR is expanding production capacity. The unprofitable stud mill was idled in February this year...

When an employee injury occurs out of state, call the state in which the accident occurred to address state safety regulat...

Do not delay in getting all record keeping, training and documentation in order—concerning OR-OSHA required employee safet...

Oregon’s Quarterly Fatality Report for the second quarter 2024 (4/1-6/30) is now available.. During the second quarter 202...

It is now August, which means you and your employees are in the middle of the busiest production season.   Sustaine...

Fire Weather Forecast.   For August to October, the federal NICC forecasts near normal precipitation and temperatures...

With many fire crews and equipment resources committed to firefighting (7/31/24), forest contractors and forest visitors s...

The majority of Oregon is in high or extreme fire danger (7/31/24).  Worsening forest fire conditions have busted the...

Summer is here and fire season is in full swing. Many AOL members provide valuable resources to fight wildfires, as part o...

Whether you’re a small business with only a few employees, or a government entity with thousands, the Occupational Safety...

In May 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) updated how it calculates Air Quality Index (AQI) values, whic...

With rising temperatures and increased penalties, complying with OR-OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention Rule is essential. Key...

The idea of using the loader to lift and move wrappers over the top of a log load, or “drape” them, is not new. Shoulder...

Summer and high temperatures are quickly approaching, but staying hydrated is important all year long!  Here’s w...

If an employee is injured on the job, filing a workers’ compensation claim quickly is important for your employee and busi...

Oregon statute places primary liability for the damage of a prescribed fire and pile burning on the company that ignites...

Machinery serves as the backbone of safe and productive forest operations. Forest operators adhere to safety protocols to...

Commitment to workplace safety should not stop when workers head home for the day. Here are a few facts highlighting the c...

The Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses ( OSHA 300 Log ) is used to classify work-related injuries and illnesses. W...

Driving is one of the most hazardous duties that workers face daily. For forest operators, long work hours and remote work...

Spring is officially here, are you ready for summer?  Now is a good time to get the required OR-OSHA yearly training...

Hello, this is Mathew, AOL’s Contractor Services Manager, reaching out about your Return-To-Work Policy (RTW)!  As yo...

Are your monthly safety meetings attaining the OR-OSHA requirements?  For Division 7, Forest Activities,&nbs...