News

A statewide code interpretation has been issued to clarify the requirements related to horizontal wet venting and water closet connection. Click the link below to view.

Statewide Code Interpretation No. 24-01 (oregon.gov)

Young social-media stars earn more from TikTok than from their day jobs; ‘You don’t have to get your bachelor’s to be happy.’

https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/gen-z-plumbers-and-construction-workers-are-making-bluecollar-cool-0c386274?mod=RSSMSN

Click link below to read statement from IAPMO

2024-06-06-us-gsa-recognizes-upc.pdf

Visit the link below to read this story in Oregon Business Report. 

BOLI proposes rules regarding workplace harassment allegations (oregonbusinessreport.com)

Check out these helpful safety guides from Federated Insurance 

Tornado Preparedness Guide.pdf

Wildfire Safety Zones Guide.pdf

Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery Plan.pdf

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Mental Health and Workplace Stress

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 (1:00 PM CST)

30 minutes | Complimentary | Advance registration required

Stress and mental health challenges are common in the workplace, and can lead to negative impacts for employees in their day-to-day jobs. Understanding and managing mental health and workplace stress is important to help employees be the best they can be while maintaining a productive and safe work environment. Learn how your business can equip your employees with strategies and solutions to help reduce workplace stressors and promote mental health and well-being.

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Message from Oregon Department of Energy

Funding for the Oregon Department of Energy's Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program is fully reserved as of May 2024, and ODOE is no longer accepting applications.

The Oregon Legislature allocated an additional $4 million to this program during the 2024 legislative session, and we expect that funding to be available for new reservations in July. We will provide updates by email and on our program webpage when ODOE begins accepting new applications.

We're pleased this program is helping expand access to heat pumps for so many Oregon renters, and grateful to the local contractors who have helped make it successful.

Visit our website to learn about the Community Heat Pump Deployment Program and our other available incentives.

Message from Oregon Department of Energy:

Funding for the Oregon Department of Energy's Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program is fully reserved as of May 2024, and ODOE is no longer accepting applications.

We're pleased this program is helping expand access to renewable energy for so many Oregonians, and grateful to the Oregon solar contractors who have helped make it successful.

ODOE will provide future program updates on our program webpage. You can also learn more about ODOE's other incentive programs on our website.

In case you missed it, Oregon is thrilled to be receiving $86.6 million from a U.S. Department of Environmental Protection Agency Solar for All grant. You can learn more about that program on our website, and sign up for email updates. 

Risk Management Corner: Is a Fire Hazard Lurking within Your Lithium-Ion Batteries?

Its Your Life: Prepare for the Future During Disability Income Awareness Month

HR Question of the Month: Cleaning Bathrooms