OSHA’s new Spanish-language newsletter provides the latest updates on worker rights and safety.
OSHA has a set of posters (English and Spanish) called “Suicide Prevention: 5 Things You Should Know”. They can be downloaded at the OSHA Publications site.
This virtual training is designed to assist emerging leaders in developing the necessary skills and mindset to succeed in their roles. This is a 6-part workshop series (each workshop is 90 minutes long) taken as a bundle. Those who complete the entire 6-part series earn a certificate of completion. Starts October 5, 9:30 – 10 am
Emergencies can create a variety of hazards for workers in the impacted area. Preparing before an emergency incident plays a vital role in ensuring that employers and workers have the necessary equipment, know where to go, and know how to keep themselves safe when an emergency occurs. The US OSHA has created a resource for all types of industries to help with planning for natural disasters and general preparedness.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) developed a handbook summarizes the benefits of an effective safety and health program, provides self-inspection checklists for employers to identify workplace hazards, and reviews key workplace safety and health resources for small businesses.
An article that looks at how AI can be used to promote a heathier HR process of performance reviews.
This business networking event sponsored by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Small Business Development Center at SOU and RCC, will afford existing employers and those interested in starting their own business resources to help with finances, building capital, counseling, Government Contractor opportunities, and building relationships with government contract experts. This will count as 4 CEU credits for contractors. Location: RCC/SOU Higher Education Center 101 S Bartlett St Medford, OR Sept 27, 7:30 am – 2:30 pm Lunch will be provided.
The National Disability Institute’s Small Business Hub is a collaboration with over 40 organizations working together to help entrepreneurs and business owners with disabilities.
Provides free resources that educate employers seeking to recruit, hire, retain, and advance qualified employees with disabilities.
Assists contractors meet their obligations under Section 503. Includes information supporting contractors on issues related to effective outreach and recruitment of individuals with disabilities and veterans, reasonable accommodations in the workplace, promoting self‐identification as an individual with a disability or a veteran by job applicants and employees, and other relevant topics.
Provides information on employee and applicant rights as an individual with a disability.
The “Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation” pocket card assists applicants, employees, and other interested parties in understanding the process for requesting a reasonable accommodation.
A comprehensive list of resources from the US Department of Labor assisting employers in the hiring of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
OSHA’s eTools and the eMatrix are “stand-alone,” interactive, Web-based training tools on occupational safety and health topics. They are highly illustrated and utilize graphical menus. Some also use expert system modules, which enable the user to answer questions and receive reliable advice on how OSHA regulations apply to their work site
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) provides case studies and best practices for Manufacturers including Workforce (hiring and retention), Business Operations, and Policy/Legal.
Downloadable card-sized explanations of worker’s rights and the employer’s responsibility to provide a safe healthy workplace. Provided by OSHA in multiple languages.
Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America’s workers safe. This year Safe + Sound Week will provide resources for businesses on mental health and well-being. These materials will be posted before the start of Safe + Sound Week.
Why Participate? Successful safety and health programs can proactively identify and manage workplace hazards before they cause injury or illness, improving sustainability and the bottom line. Participating in Safe + Sound Week can help get your program started, energize an existing one, or provide a chance to recognize your safety successes.
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OR – Small business owners in Southern Oregon have an opportunity to receive training and mentorship offered through the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of Rogue Community College (RCC).
The first 20 applicants accepted into the Small Business Management Program (SBM), with classes starting in the fall, will receive a scholarship that covers half of the tuition, a $300 value. The scholarship is made available through the RCC Board of Education.
For information on the SBM Program, please call 541-956-7494 or email Advisor Tim Busald at TBusald@roguecc.edu. For general information, please call the RCC SBDC at 541-956-7494 or, for more information, visit: https://sbdc.roguecc.edu/small-business-management.
A free, comprehensive online resource for employers seeking to move beyond basic compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in order to create more disability-inclusive workplaces.
The US Department of Labor hosts a site to support employees and employers for work-related benefits.