Holiday stress getting you down?

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The holiday season can be particularly hard on young people, especially young workers who often work in many of the jobs that support the season – everything from retail to […]

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Time change hazards

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by Pamela Ahr I am originally from Arizona. Arizona is one of only two states that don’t observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). When I moved to Oregon, DST was a […]

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o[yes] launches the 2026 media contest

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High school students across the state of Oregon are encouraged to submit a 30- to 90-second video or a graphic design that persuades young workers to take Oregon OSHA’s heat illness prevention online course. Heat […]

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Be safe, be seen

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As the days start getting shorter, walking carries more risk, especially at night. It’s always better to be safe by being seen. Here’s some great advice for staying safe while […]

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Damsel in Digital Distress: Reclaiming Connection in a Digitally Disconnected World

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by Annalyn Jensen For the past two years, my top New Year’s resolution has been to spend less time on my phone. From flat out disactivating social media to using […]

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Betting Against Ourselves: Online Sports Gambling is a Public Health Crisis 

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by Siena Ellis Online sports betting is completely legal in more than 30 U.S. states and not only is the industry booming, it’s targeting you. What used to be a […]

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Nineteen-year-old summer camp employee dies in ATV rollover

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Oregon OSHA investigated this incident from 2024, and it is a good reminder for young employees who work with ATVs. Just before 3:00 p.m. on August 6, 2024, two young […]

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O[yes] media contest winners 2025

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We are pleased to announce the 2025 winners of the o[yes] media contest! This year, our 17th year of the contest, all entries were given the task of encouraging others to […]

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Young Worker Safety Resources Ahead

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We are excited about two important developments to add new resources to support young worker safety in the Pacific Northwest and Oregon. In our long journey to promote safety for […]

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Celebrating Students and Early Professionals at Oregon GOSH 2025

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Yes, let us celebrate the amazing students and early professionals who attended the successful 2025 Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety & Health Conference, held at the Portland’s Oregon Convention Center this […]

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