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Save your skin every day
May 15, 2024 — Sunscreen isn’t just for summer. Find out why you need it year-round to help protect against skin cancer—and how to use it effectively.
The commute to work shouldn’t be a collision course
April 3, 2024 — As pedestrian fatalities have been on the rise, follow these tips for both pedestrians and drivers to prevent accidents.
A five-step approach to worker well-being
January 3, 2024 — Worker well-being in 5 easy steps is a process that can help identify the root causes of workplace well-being issues and engage your workers in designing solutions and taking action.
SAIF resources help employers protect workers and respond to opioid-related events
October 2, 2023 — Resources include an online training on preventing work exposure, information for workers at high risk of exposure, and facts on Naloxone.
SAIF’s annual ag safety seminars return for 29th year
September 13, 2023 — Registration has begun for the 2023-24 season, which runs from October to March.
Oregon employers share their safety tips
August 16, 2023 — While some jobs are odd, safety is universal.
Don’t let allergies make you unsafe at work
June 26, 2023 — Allergies—and some allergy medications—can lead to physical and mental impairment. Follow these eight tips to help you stay safe.
Five ways to safely transition your workplace to summer
June 8, 2023 — Follow these safety tips to ensure your business and workers are ready for the season.
Take a safety break with a safety video
May 8, 2023 — Watch these 5 videos to help keep your employees and workplaces safe and healthy.
Special delivery: These tips can help delivery drivers avoid painful injuries
March 27, 2023 — Check out our resources that can help deliver drivers stay safe on the job.
Care for your co-workers: share safety
February 8, 2023 — Show your co-workers you care on Valentine’s Day and throughout the year by helping them stay safe from injuries and accidents—even the ones that haven’t happened yet.
12 months of safety tips
January 15, 2024 — We've got a year's worth of resources and training to help you get back to safety basics.
Chainsaws, rollercoasters, and potatoes: Explore these odd jobs
January 12, 2023 — New video series explores interesting jobs and how workers stay safe
Time to post your OSHA 300A summary
January 11, 2023 — Our brief on-demand course and a webinar cover the basics of OSHA reporting, including what injuries to record and which forms to use.
5 ways to be prepared, avoid injuries in harsh winter weather
December 20, 2022 — Winter weather conditions create a higher risk of workplace injuries, and those risks translate over to home as well.
SAIF’s virtual calendar offers health and safety tips for the holidays
November 29, 2022 — Visit SAIF’s social media accounts throughout December to help keep your holidays memorable for the right reasons.
Improving your safety culture starts with leadership
September 19, 2022 — SAIF’s safety leadership series presents short trainings in different formats
When the power goes out
September 8, 2022 — Power outages can disrupt your operations, affect your revenue, and present potential safety and health problems. These tips can help you prepare and cope.
Is your safety committee stuck in the Jurassic era?
June 8, 2022 — Watch our new video and learn ways to improve your safety committee meetings.
Oregon OSHA adopts permanent heat and wildfire smoke rules
May 26, 2022 — Everything you need to know about the changes.
Allergies are nothing to sneeze at
May 10, 2022 — Follow these tips to help control allergies that can affect health and safety at work.
Commuting by bike? These tips will help you get there safely
March 22, 2022 — Throughout the pandemic, more Oregonians chose bikes as a means of travel and recreation. As the days get longer this spring, we offer ways to stay safe on the road.
OHA lifts indoor mask requirements: What this means for your business
February 22, 2022 — OHA and Oregon OSHA’s mask rule will change beginning March 12.
On Valentine’s Day, connect with your co-workers
February 9, 2022 — Use these 5 tips to deal with stress and mental health issues caused by COVID-related isolation.
10 tips for driving in extreme weather
December 22, 2021 — From rain and fog to ice and snow, learn how to stay safe on the road this winter.
Like peppermint bark, slip, trip, and fall hazards return every winter
December 15, 2021 — SAIF’s new videos show just how suddenly slips, trips, and falls can occur. Here are four helpful tips to avoid winter slips, trips, and falls.
Oregon OSHA adopts rule to reduce the permissible exposure limit of manganese
December 2, 2021 — Oregon workers across a wide range of industries are exposed to manganese, which can potentially cause health issues.
US Supreme Court blocks enforcement of federal COVID-19 vaccine standard
November 5, 2021 — Oregon OSHA has announced they will not move forward with adopting the same or similar standard in Oregon.
Building a workplace culture of gratitude
December 16, 2020 — Gratitude helps people feel more positive, improve their health, and deal with adversity.
Oregon OSHA adopts COVID-19 rule
May 6, 2021 — Here’s what you need to know.
Latest updates from Oregon OSHA on heat illness prevention and COVID-19
July 13, 2021 — What employers should know about the new heat exposure rule and updates to COVID-19 requirements.
5 easy tips to avoid painful slips, trips, and falls this summer
July 20, 2021 — Slips, trips, and falls are one of the leading causes of injury in Oregon workplaces each year.
Oregon OSHA adopts emergency rule to address wildfire smoke hazards
August 9, 2021 — Another emergency rule adds heat protections for workers in employer-provided housing.
COVID-19 safety measures can keep us in business
August 11, 2021 — Keep employees safe and minimize the costs of COVID-19.
How to help your employees be resilient
September 7, 2021 — Employees who feel safe and are mentally well also perform better on the job and are less likely to get physically injured.
COVID-19 vs. wildfire smoke: How to follow opposing safety guidelines
September 15, 2021 — Ventilation guidance to protect people from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and wildfire smoke, are completely opposite. Here's what you should know.
Meet Donna Mask, our newest flu fighting superhero
October 22, 2020 — As this flu season brings new challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the spread of one virus by wearing a mask could help reduce the spread of the other.
10 things to know about OSHA’s COVID-19 temporary rule
November 9, 2020 — Oregon OSHA has adopted a temporary rule to address the COVID-19 pandemic in all Oregon workplaces.
Take the time to be safe on ladders
March 2, 2020 — Now is a good time to make sure you and your employees are using ladders properly to prevent injuries.
Mental health: Let's talk about it
February 1, 2020 — Support a well-being culture at your workplace by encouraging use of mental health resources.
Don’t let hobbies hurt
May 1, 2020 — Spare-time activities to help you cope with isolation and social distancing can cause health and safety issues.
How’s your co-worker?
April 2, 2020 — Tips for engaging with your co-workers, team members, and colleagues during this period of social distancing.
Annual ag seminars will begin as online webinars
September 23, 2020 — Like candy corn, SAIF’s farm safety trainings return every October. This year, though, will be a little different.
Approved for funding from the coronavirus worker safety fund?
May 9, 2020 — Here are six ways you can use it.
Open for business? Here are 6 ways to keep employees and customers safe
May 14, 2020 — Consider these tips to prevent the spread of coronavirus as you reopen your business.
Your workers may need help with pandemic stress | Let’s talk about it
September 2, 2020 — As we enter the fall, your employees are likely experiencing some degree of stress as a result of the pandemic. Here are some tips on how to support them.
Don’t forget existing hazards
July 13, 2020 — Follow these tips for identifying and fixing workplace hazards that have always been a threat.
Second round of ag safety webinars begins Jan. 19
December 9, 2020 — SAIF’s annual trainings will again be only online in January, February, and March.
Mental health and returning to the workplace: Let’s talk about it
June 1, 2020 — You can encourage a safe transition to the workplace by talking openly about mental health.
How to avoid heat stress for masked workers
August 3, 2020 — Continue to follow a heat stress prevention plan, with a few new considerations for the pandemic.
Taking ag safety on the road: Free SAIF seminars start Oct. 28
September 13, 2019 — Farm work is a whole lot safer than it used to be. But as far as we’re concerned, even one injury or illness is too many.
Time to post your OSHA 300A summary
January 4, 2019 — Our brief on-demand course covers the basics of OSHA reporting, including what injuries to record and which forms to use.
3 heartfelt ways to make someone’s day
February 11, 2019 — Instead of candy and flowers, reach out to co-workers with kindness.
Ag safety seminars coming to a computer near you
March 5, 2019 — SAIF is offering the seminars for free online in four separate webinars.
Chainsaws aren’t only dangerous in horror movies
May 29, 2019 — New videos from SAIF offer safety tips for chainsaw use at home and work.
Prepare your business for Oregon wildfire season
June 7, 2019 — Even if you’re not directly in the danger zone, smoke from wildfires can seriously impact your business and employees. Here’s what you need to know.
The simple safety step everyone should know
March 6, 2019 — During Ladder Safety Month, learn the “belt buckle rule” and other tips for preventing painful falls.
As we focus on sharks this week, here’s how to avoid injuries
July 19, 2019 — SAIF has received zero claims related to shark attacks in the last five years, but there is another animal threat many of us haven’t considered.
Time for a Safety Break pop quiz
May 3, 2019 — 5 quick questions to test your workplace safety savvy
Distracted driving: What not to do behind the wheel. (It’s not just texting.)
April 9, 2019 — This Distracted Driving Awareness month, SAIF encourages you to take note of all the things that take your attention off the road.
SAIF recognized as “stellar” Total Worker Health® affiliate
September 2, 2019 — The Stellar Affiliate Award is for outstanding commitment, engagement, and service to the Total Worker Health® approach.
5 ways to make your fall safer [video]
September 23, 2019 — Follow these easy tips to avoid injury while doing common fall activities—or while you’re at work.
How’s your safety and health program doing?
For Safe + Sound Week, take time to develop your safety committee and follow these easy steps for an injury-free workplace.
Simple solutions for workplace resolutions
December 26, 2019 — The formula for success for personal and workplace resolutions is the same.
Winter is coming. Prepare with these workplace tips
October 28, 2019 — Here are three ways you can prevent slips, trips, and falls during the winter months.
It’s a Wonderful (safe) Life
December 2, 2019 — It may be a beloved classic movie, but It’s a Wonderful Life also shows what can go wrong over the holidays.
Fall ergonomics
September 23, 2019 — We love fall, but fall doesn't always love us back.
Are you ready for an emergency? What’s holding you back?
October 11, 2019 — From a flat tire to a house fire to a major earthquake or flood, emergencies happen when you least expect them. Will you be ready?
2020 calendar: Spotlight on safety
November 27, 2019 — We've got shoemakers, bakers, and worm caretakers. We've got loggers, pear packers, and fire trackers.
Top 3 safety trainings
January 12, 2018 — A safe and healthy place to work is important—for you and your employees. Not sure where to start? Our free online trainings can help—in 10 minutes or less.
The latest crime-fighting weapon: Warrior pose?
December 13, 2017 — How the Bend PD is using yoga and mindfulness to help officers be safer, healthier, and better able to manage stress.
2018 calendar: Building a better—and safer—Oregon
December 1, 2017 — From high school students in Forest Grove to high-wire utility workers in La Grande, meet the Oregonians who are answering construction’s call.
New rules for walking-working surfaces take effect Nov. 1, 2017
October 20, 2017 — Changes cover a wide range of workers and include portable ladders, training, dock boards, fall protection, and more.
Home: 5 to stay alive
September 1, 2017 — Bad stuff happens. Being prepared helps. Start with these five emergency essentials, then learn more about how to build your kit and make a plan.
Car: 5 to stay alive
September 1, 2017 — Whether you’re facing winter weather or a flat tire, being prepared helps. Start with these five emergency essentials, then learn more about staying safe on the road.
Work: 5 to stay alive
September 1, 2017 — If an emergency happens while you’re at work, will you be prepared? Start with these five emergency essentials, then learn more about how to make a plan.
School: 5 to stay alive
September 1, 2017 — We all want our kids to be safe at school. Start with these five emergency essentials, then find fun ways to get kids involved in making a plan.
Dress to burn less
June 30, 2017 — Learn the facts about skin cancer. It might save your life.
Confused about safety committees and safety meetings? You’re not alone.
May 12, 2017 — Our quick online training will walk you through the steps to find out what you need to know and how to get started.
Don’t fall for holiday hazards.
November 21, 2018 — Follow these tips for staying healthy and safe this holiday season.
How to work safely in the heat
July 26, 2018 — As temperatures climb, keep three things in mind: Water. Rest. Shade.
6 tips for home office safety
March 2, 2018 — Learn the facts about telecommuting and workers' comp.
What do you work for?
June 28, 2018 — SAIF’s new ad campaign celebrates the reasons people work
Free ag safety seminars are back
October 10, 2018 — Annual seminars will visit 16 cities between now and March.
Set a good example during flu season
November 5, 2018 — Don’t let the flu take your whole team down. Stay home if you’re sick, and follow these tips.
When ignoring work calls could save your life
April 6, 2018 — Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of worker fatalities. Setting clear expectations about distracted driving and cell phone use can help.
Kitchen safety showdown
February 2, 2018 — In SAIF’s sizzling new video series, chefs compete to see who’s got the chops when it comes to avoiding common kitchen hazards, including cuts and burns, strains and falls, and chemicals and equipment.
Work safe. Be well. Better manage workers’ comp.
March 16, 2018 — Sign up for quick and easy email tips to use and share.
Three things every teen should know before starting a summer job
June 6, 2018 — Limited experience and lack of training put young workers at higher risk for being hurt on the job. These simple tips can help keep them safe.
Crave-worthy wellness posters: Collect all six
June 28, 2018 — Finally! A cure for boring bulletin boards and breakrooms
4 simple steps that could save your life in an emergency evacuation
September 1, 2018 — In the event of a wildfire, earthquake, tsunami, or other disaster, you may have only minutes to evacuate from work or home. Here are four things you can do right now to be better prepared.
Pedestrian deaths are on the rise. Here’s one reason why.
October 5, 2018 — Whether you’re on foot or behind the wheel, cell phones pose a dangerous distraction. Learn the rules of the road for safe walking.
A year’s worth of health and safety ideas
December 21, 2018 — Making resolutions is easy. Keeping them is hard. Our new videos, posters, and other tools can help you turn promises into healthy practices.
Colin Sick to save the day
October 2, 2017 — Feeling ill? Follow the advice of our newest flu fighter and stay home to avoid infecting others.
SAIF’s free ag safety and health workshops return in November
October 20, 2017 — The annual employer trainings will be held in 16 cities from October to March, including nine in Spanish.
Be safe. Be seen.
October 25, 2017 — In our latest video, SAIF employees bust out some funky moves to help you stay alive when stepping out at night.
Resolutions that really work
January 5, 2017 — Making promises is easy. Keeping them is hard. Here are nine ways you can help employees achieve their healthy goals in 2017—and be safer in the process.
Icy sidewalk? “Walk like a penguin” [video]
January 10, 2017 — Walking like a penguin reduces slips, trips, and falls.
New fall protection standards for construction
January 14, 2017 — The changes apply to minimum trigger height and the use of slide guards.
Brrrraving cold weather
January 17, 2017 — Plan ahead to prevent cold-related injuries and illnesses.