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Holiday stress getting you down?
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 […]
Author Archive for: leighm11172024
Entries by Leigh Manning
Time change hazards
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 […]
o[yes] launches the 2026 media contest
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 […]
Be safe, be seen
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 […]
Damsel in Digital Distress: Reclaiming Connection in a Digitally Disconnected World
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 […]
Betting Against Ourselves: Online Sports Gambling is a Public Health Crisis
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 […]
Nineteen-year-old summer camp employee dies in ATV rollover
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 […]
O[yes] media contest winners 2025
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 […]
Young worker hurt in construction incident
Photo from FACE Report: Mini skid steer with trencher attachment at incident site. It is critical to make sure that employees are properly trained and qualified to operate equipment at […]
Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Conference Student/Early Professional Day – Applications Open
Students and early professionals at GOSH student Day 2023 Join us at the Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety & Health Conference! For more than a decade, O[yes] has teamed up with […]