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The following rules have been scheduled for a public rulemaking hearing to receive public testimony on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

• 9:30 a.m. - Statewide mechanical minor label inspection program
• 10 a.m. - Specialized plumbing inspector certification update
• 10:30 a.m. - 2023 Oregon Residential Reach Code​ adoption​

This will be a hybrid meeting, open to the public both in-person and virtually.

In-person:
BCD Conference Room A
1535 Edgewater St. NW
Salem, Oregon 97304

Virtual connection:
This hearing will be hosted virtually through Zoom.
The connection information will be posted on the View live meetings webpage the
day of the hearing.

Live-streaming online:
This hearing will also be live-streamed on the View live meetings webpage.

Email RulesCoordinator.BCD@DCBS.Oregon.gov​ to submit written testimony or to register in advance for verbal testimony. 

Deadline to submit written testimony: May 24, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Active Shooter / Workplace Safety

Thursday, May 16, 2024 (1:00 PM CST)

30 minutes | Complimentary | Advance registration required

This presentation will provide insight on how to handle an active shooter workplace violence situation. We will go over a “shelter in place” scenario, in the event you are unable to leave your workplace for an extended period of time due to workplace violence or natural disasters. The presentation will give information on how to help prepare your business to avoid becoming a victim of workplace violence and/or crime.

Click Here to Register

WEBINAR: SECURITY BONDS IN LIEU OF RETAINAGE IN CONSTRUCTION - What the New Law Means for Your Business

TUESDAY, APRIL 23RD | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

You’re invited to participate in a free Zoom webinar regarding the new retainage policy passed by the 2024 Oregon Legislative Assembly. The webinar will feature a presentation on House Bill 4006 and focus on retainage bonds for subcontractors.

Meeting Details:

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6038461116?pwd=Dlr5ngb5BxrXAfF94N9r9odVQliEtM.1

Meeting ID: 603 846 1116

Passcode: 798908

Download Flyer -> Retainage Webinar Flyer.pdf

Have you heard about Oregon Design Criteria Hub?

This interactive mapping tool provides site-specific climatic and geographic design criteria for construction projects governed by the Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC).

Click here to check it out

Read the April 2024 Pipeline Here

Oregon PHCC State Convention

May 30-31, 2024

Riverhouse Convention Center - Bend OR

Click Here to Register

Online event - Click HERE to Register

Thu, Apr 18 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM PDT 

This presentation will cover the top legal issues faced by individuals and business owners, and will cover how to properly draft business succession plans and personal estate plans that can help mitigate and prevent those issues. 

Additional items to be discussed include:

• Upkeep of corporate documents
• Liability and asset protection planning
• Business entity structure
• Employee retention
• The value of your personal estate and its impact on future generations

What you will learn:

• Why your personal estate planning is critical

• Why business succession planning is essential for your family and business

• Strategies for your family and business now and for the future

In February and March, Oregon PHCC, in cooperation with a number of public and private stakeholders, visited Portland, Salem, Eugene, Medford and Bend. At these free dinners across the state, our partners shared important updates, and they listened to the concerns attending the dinners.

  

 Check out these great resources offered by Federated Insurance! They update every month.

• Risk Management Corner tackles subjects related to workplace safety

• HR Question of the Month provides a human resources-related question and answer from independent legal professionals

• It’s Your Life discusses concepts related to life and disability income insurance.

Click the links below to read more!

Risk Management Corner: “Protecting Your Equipment With Preventative Maintenance”

HR Question of the Month: “Keeping Employees Motivated”

It's Your Life: “Preparing for the Future — Business Succession Planning for Families”

The following is an excerpt from a PHCC Solutions magazine article written by Sheryl S. Jackson for the upcoming Spring 2024 edition of the magazine. For full article click HERE