OR-OSHA Excessive Heat and Wildfire Smoke Rules in Place
Friday, May 20, 2022
On May 10th, Oregon OSHA adopted the final rules for Heat Illness Prevention (effective June 15th) and Protection from Wildfire Smoke (effective July 1st). AOL worked with other industry representatives to advocate for employer needs and to
try and amend the temporary rules into something more reasonable as permanent rules. OR-OSHA and the Governor's Office were unwilling to budge and the final rules are very similar to the temporary rules that went into place last summer.
Safety and health are paramount to AOL and we want to make sure you know the latest safety and health news for forest operators and small businesses.
News Exchange
AOL works with many partners, media outlets and platforms to share the good story of working forests. Check out some great partner content below to learn more about this amazing profession, resource and relevant news topics.
Podcasts and Videos
The AFRC Podcast
At the American Forest Resource Council, we are passionate about what we do – which is advocate for responsible management of our public forestlands. This is a monthly discussion produced by the AFRC team examining key issues and news
relating to forestry, forest products and public lands management.
“In the Woods” is a monthly podcast series brought to you by the Oregon State University Forestry & Natural Resources Extension program. This podcast brings the forest to listeners by sharing the stories and interviews of forest
scientists, land managers, and enthusiastic members of the public.
The Oregon Forest Resources Institute supports and enhances Oregon’s forest products industry by advancing public understanding of forests, forest management and forest products.
We The Forest brings communities and decision makers together — by telling essential stories about the forest products industry and why it's crucial to the enduring health of our forests.
We are the forest sector. A diverse group of individuals, companies, non-profits, government agencies, and organizations from across North America united by a shared ethic of forest stewardship. Our community is committed to making
choices that keep forests as forests and ensuring that the benefits derived from forests are preserved and protected for future generations. We are #forestproud.
HFHC is a grassroots coalition that supports the need for active, sustainable forest management to improve and sustain forest health; restore jobs and economic opportunities in rural communities; and provide timber-based revenues
to support essential public services. We support balanced policies that promote rural economic opportunity while also maintaining the many benefits we expect from our forests, including recreation and diverse wildlife.
With the many small business challenges faced today, logging and forest operators need a business partner on their side. While being a profitable & successful independent forest contractor is a goal most aspire to achieve, gaining the
support and synergy from a dedicated association can help forest operators overcome challenges and accomplish that goal.
