Wrapping up a record wildfire smoke season

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This year Oregon had record wildfire smoke, especially in the eastern part of the state, where Oregon OSHA saw record complaints about it. Wildfire smoke impacts all Oregon workers whether […]

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The one thing no one warns you about in “hustle culture”

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By Ashley Castaneda-Alvarez When we get our first job, we don’t know what’s considered normal in the workplace. This is a vulnerable position to be in, and as such we […]

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On reinventing yourself

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by Courtney McKinley, AKA RavenRose Sometimes I don’t think we realize how much of ourselves we give to others as we work through our day-to-day. From each message, email, face […]

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Floors, shoes, and slips: The safety is in the details

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by Lisa Hillyard, Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer Teens and young workers often work at places with a high risk of slips.  Examples include restaurants and fast-food places, grocery stores, retail […]

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O[yes] 2026 Media Contest Winners!

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Graphic design 1st place winner “Keep Your Cool Don’t Be a Fool” by Pyper Fussell We are pleased to announce the 2026 winners of the o[yes] media contest! This year, our […]

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When a worker doesn’t come home

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by Dede Montgomery Most of us cannot imagine what it feels like to have someone we love lose their life because of a workplace incident. And while every loss can […]

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Oregon OSHA investigated young worker death

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By Oregon OSHA In November 2025, Oregon OSHA completed a fatality investigation involving the tragic death of a young worker at a construction site in Oregon City. This story summarizes […]

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Join us for student/early professional day at the Cascade Conference

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Students and early professionals from the Cascade Occupational Safety and Health Conference in 2024. Join us at the Cascade Occupational Safety and Health Conference! For more than a decade, O[yes] […]

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Oregon Odd Jobs: Lessons learned from my first day at a whole bunch of jobs

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By Corey Jenkins Workplace safety should be top of mind for young employees entering the workforce. When I stepped into my first day as host of Oregon Odd Jobs, I […]

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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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