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Manufacturing
Each year, thousands of workers are killed or seriously injured by exposure to unguarded or inadequately guarded machines. Learn how you can prevent amputations and other life-altering injuries.
Reforestation
Stay prepared and up to date with these reforestation safety resources.
Restaurant and kitchen safety
Millions of Americans work in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Learn how to recognize common restaurant safety hazards and prevent injuries.
Retail | Warehouse
Safety concerns with warehousing
Small animal handling
Many businesses handle small animals, including veterinary practices, kennels, shelters, and groomers to name just a few.
Temp workers
Temp work is a fast-growing and potentially dangerous occupation.
Trucking safety
Safety resources for those who spend time on the job behind the wheel
Welding
Improper welding, burning, and cutting can be dangerous. Learn how to identify and control hazards by following safe procedures.
Step 1 - Identify
Step 1 - Identify
Step 2 - Engage
Step 2 - Engage
Step 3 - Design
Step 3 - Design
Step 4 - Action
Step 4 - Action
Step 5 - Review
Step 5 - Review
UFOs: unsafe falling/flying objects
UFOs: unsafe falling/flying objects
5 ways to pay | things to know to better serve your customers
January 15, 2018 — In this age of convenience, not everything is convenient, and paying bills is one of them—especially when juggling multiple responsibilities.
2018 agent (and employer) trainings
January 15, 2018 — We’re offering a more diverse mix of trainings to better meet everyone’s needs.
The new definition of “adjusted rate”: a brief summary
January 15, 2018 — Updates on our new policy and billing system
Walking a mile in our customers’ shoes
January 15, 2018 — Our destination is to improve our customers’ entire experiences, from first contact through the buying decision and beyond.
Transforming how we manage claims
January 15, 2018 — An update on the change from our current structure to an “end-to-end” model
It’s as easy as click
April 17, 2017 — Sign up today for quick and easy email tips from us.
WC Seminar topics
April 17, 2017 — Get a sneak peek at the issues we’ll be discussing.
Minimum hourly assumed wage change, part II
April 17, 2017 — Reflecting Oregon’s new tiered wage, NCCI changed the rate from fixed to variable.
Benchmark report highlights
April 17, 2017 — Here are the latest numbers for workers’ comp, including days-to-decision and first time-loss payment.
Post-injury drug testing
May 31, 2017 — New rules prohibit retaliating against employees for reporting work-related injuries and illnesses.
NCCI eliminates anniversary rating date
June 11, 2017 — The ARD will be replaced with the policy effective date.
Oregon’s assigned risk carriers shrinking from four to three
April 17, 2017 — Riverport Insurance Services is withdrawing as a servicing carrier.
Supreme Court decides Brown case
April 17, 2017 — The case addresses the term “otherwise compensable injury.”
Cannabis continues to be a smoking hot topic
April 17, 2017 — An update on the industry, including ideas for dealing with impairment
Latest culinary pairing: Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Assoc. and SAIF
July 10, 2017 — The brand new partnership aims to reduce worker injuries and provides discounts for eligible ORLA members.
Legislative session update
July 10, 2017 — New laws bump MLAC terms to three years and increase some PTD benefits.
AGC retro checks to be mailed early August
July 10, 2017 — Agencies with clients who participated will get an email with advance copies of the statements.
Discounts announced for OGSERP members
July 10, 2017 — Employers who have a better-than-average loss history and meet the group program criteria may qualify.
Changing how we manage claims
July 10, 2017 — Work is beginning on moving to a “cradle-to-grave” structure that retains our customer focus.
Seminar gives agents a peek at latest cool tools, economic forecast, and the future workplace
July 10, 2017 — The annual event covered everything from “The (Legal) Price is Right” to “Fat Ivan.”
News in brief | Summer 2017
July 10, 2017 — Approval to issue endorsements; Save the date 2018
SAIF/Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Assoc. group program
October 9, 2017 — Our goal is to offer a group program discount for new customers and those renewing January 1 and after.
WCD issues final rules on Brown v. SAIF
October 9, 2017 — The new rules were effective as of Oct. 8.
Court rules that a job interview injury can be compensable
October 9, 2017 — A job applicant who was injured while doing “actual work” for the company during his evaluation was awarded workers’ comp benefits.
Welcome Kim Turner, our new agency marketing specialist
October 9, 2017 — Kim will serve as one of our key agency liaisons with SAIF-appointed agents.
October group discounts
October 9, 2017 — Employers with a better-than-average loss history who also meet a group's program-specific eligibility criteria may qualify for group programs.
More major system changes at SAIF
October 9, 2017 — An all-new policy and billing system is in the works.
Update on worker protection standards
October 9, 2017 — Oregon OSHA’s response to the EPA changes is still in the works; OSHA's goal is to implement final rules on January 1, 2018.
Thank you, agents!
January 18, 2017 — You were an important partner in a successful 2016.
AOI and OBA to merge
January 18, 2017 — The new organization, yet to be named, becomes effective July 1.
New OSHA recordkeeping rules on drug testing
January 18, 2017 — In May, Oregon OSHA will implement its version of the rules on anti-retaliation.
New Preferred Worker Program rule changes
January 18, 2017 — Changes affecting reimbursement of wages and premium exemption went into effect January 1.
Minimum hourly assumed wage change
January 18, 2017 — Reflecting Oregon’s new tiered wage, NCCI changed the rate from fixed to variable.
Calif. exclusion change affects other states coverage
January 18, 2017 — As of January 1, some corporate officers must now execute a written waiver of their rights to benefits.
Longshore/harbor workers case law summary
January 18, 2017 — Two recently resolved cases address subjectivity.
Retention speaks volumes about service quality
April 6, 2016 — A message from SAIF's President and CEO, Kerry Barnett
Credit Q&A | Part 3
April 6, 2016 — This is the third in our series on credit and related issues.
News in brief
April 6, 2016 — Workers' Comp Seminar 2016; Proposal materials updated; SAIF's Salem campus renovation
2016 legislative session review
April 6, 2016 — Major policy changes, but not in workers’ comp
Update on attorney fee bill implementation
April 6, 2016 — WCB is currently working on rulemaking for HB 2764.
Jan. 1 changes to sick leave law don’t affect payroll reporting
April 6, 2016 — The new state law expands employee sick leave.
The ABCs of new adjuster training
April 6, 2016 — SAIF gives them thorough training and helps them maintain certification.
State supreme court reverses decision on remedies clause
July 11, 2016 — A recent court action overrules the 2001 Smothers decision.
New: a convenient way to spread the (safety) word
July 11, 2016 — Our new email features easy ways for employers to help their workers be healthy and be safe.
A new Oregon Amendatory Endorsement
July 11, 2016 — It incorporates the exclusion from the expiring Oregon Unsafe Equipment Exclusion Endorsement and adds several other exclusions.
Discounts announced for OGSERP members
July 11, 2016 — Employers who have a better-than-average loss history and meet the group program criteria may qualify.
AGC retro checks to be mailed early August
July 11, 2016 — Agencies with clients who participated will get an email with advance copies of the statements.
Impairment and Mr. Rogers at WC Seminar
July 11, 2016 — And that’s not all: Kerry Barnett, Total Worker Health®, and unconscious bias, too.
Other states coverage update
July 11, 2016 — The flourishing program gets a boost with the addition of a dedicated RTW consultant.
News in brief
July 11, 2016 — Salem renovation update; average weekly wage increases
Update on cannabis business
October 5, 2016 — The numbers tell the story of SAIF’s cannabis program so far.
Supreme Court rules firefighter’s heart condition claim is compensable
October 5, 2016 — The insurer must prove that the cause of the condition is “unrelated” to employment, using clear and convincing medical evidence, the court said.
Credit’s new approach: “Yes, if...,” rather than “No, because...”
October 5, 2016 — We’re looking for ways to be less restrictive and reduce declinations—with agents’ help.
Pure premium rate to drop an average of 6.6 percent in 2017
October 5, 2016 — The rate has only increased twice since the 1990 reforms.
October group discounts
October 5, 2016 — Employers who have a loss history that is better than average and who meet a group's specific eligibility criteria may qualify for group programs.
Online trainings coming to saif.com
October 5, 2016 — Continuing education credit is available for many of our webinars.
SAIF employees are in the zone (the construction zone, that is)
February 8, 2016 — Major renovation to our Salem campus means minor adjustments to how we plan and manage campus tours.
Meet Erika Meier, our new agency marketing and event specialist
January 12, 2016 — She’ll provide technical expertise and support for our service center agents, and continue to manage corporate event logistics.
Credit Q&A | Part 2
January 12, 2016 — The second in our series on credit and related issues.
New law on timely first payment to workers
February 3, 2016 — House Bill 2797 adds a variable to the time frame for when the first payment is due.
Other states coverage year-end update
February 16, 2016 — Have ideas about how to improve OSC? We’d love to get your feedback!
News in brief
January 12, 2016 — 2016 WC Seminar topics; policyholder paperless update
Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities—OAICU
Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities—OAICU
CIS Citycounty Insurance Services
CIS Citycounty Insurance Services
Oregon Trucking Associations
Oregon Trucking Associations
Associated General Contractors - AGC
A description of the services, programs, and discounts (if any) offered by this SAIF partner organization, plus contact information and link to the organization's website.
Associated Oregon Loggers, Inc. - AOL
A description of the services, programs, and discounts (if any) offered by this SAIF partner organization, plus contact information and link to the organization's website
Home Builders Association (HBA)
A description of the services, programs, and discounts (if any) offered by this SAIF partner organization, plus contact information and link to the organization's website.
Gossard & Associates, Inc.
A description of the services, programs, and discounts (if any) offered by this SAIF partner organization, plus contact information and link to the organization's website.
Home Builders Association of Marion-Polk Counties
A description of the services, programs, and discounts (if any) offered by this SAIF partner organization, plus contact information and link to the organization's website
Northwest Auto Trades Association - NATA
A description of the services, programs, and discounts (if any) offered by this SAIF partner organization, plus contact information and link to the organization's website
Oregon Aglink (formerly ABCO)
A description of the services, programs, and discounts (if any) offered by this SAIF partner organization, plus contact information and link to the organization's website
Oregon Business & Industry CompSAFE - OBI
A description of the services, programs, and discounts (if any) offered by this SAIF partner organization, plus contact information and link to the organization's website
Oregon Business & Industry CompSAFE Manufacturers - OBIM
A description of the services, programs, and discounts (if any) offered by this SAIF partner organization, plus contact information and link to the organization's website.
Oregon Business & Industry CompSAFE Services - OBIS
A description of the services, programs, and discounts (if any) offered by this SAIF partner organization, plus contact information and link to the organization's website.
Oregon Business & Industry CompSAFE Transportation - OBIT
A description of the services, programs, and discounts (if any) offered by this SAIF partner organization, plus contact information and link to the organization's website.
Oregon Fuels Association
A description of the services, programs, and discounts (if any) offered by this SAIF partner organization, plus contact information and link to the organization's website
Oregon Healthcare Leaders Association - OHLA
A description of the services, programs, and discounts (if any) offered by this SAIF partner organization, plus contact information and link to the organization's website.
Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association - ORLA
A description of the services, programs, and discounts (if any) offered by this SAIF partner organization, plus contact information and link to the organization's website
Oregon Wheat Growers League - OWGL
A description of the services, programs, and discounts (if any) offered by this SAIF partner organization, plus contact information and link to the organization's website.
SDAO – Special Districts Association of Oregon
A description of the services, programs, and discounts (if any) offered by this SAIF partner organization, plus contact information and link to the organization's website
Sample workers’ compensation policy
Want to see what a standard workers' comp policy looks like, or learn more about special types of coverage or reporting your payroll? Read on.
Terrorism and catastrophic events
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), Oregon's authorized ratemaking organization, received approval from the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) for revisions to the terrorism and catastrophe endorsements.
Subcontractors
As your insurer, SAIF is liable for all benefits payable under your policy. In some situations, your workers' comp coverage may extend to the contractors you use.
Volunteers
Volunteers of political subdivisions—public entities such as cities or school districts—are not automatically covered by the workers' comp policy.
Oregon Trucking Associations
A description of the services, programs, and discounts (if any) offered by this SAIF partner organization, plus contact information and link to the organization's website