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 © 2010 AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter
 9450 S.W. Commerce Circle, Suite 200,
 Wilsonville, Oregon 97070
 Phone: 503-682-3363 - 800-826-6610
 Fax: 503-682-1696

Programs and Services  Safety

Safety & Loss Control

An integral component of AGC's successful workers compensation program is the strong emphasis on safety and loss control. AGC safety and loss control consultants (SLCCs) are your business partners – on target and on-the-job to assist AGC members gain the competitive advantage. AGC currently employs nine professionals who provide a wealth of expertise and related services unequaled in the construction industry. They specialize in safety and are dedicated to accident prevention.

 
SLCC Service Area
Eliot Lapidus
503-682-3363		 Safety and Loss Control Manager, Overall Safety and Loss Control Services, General Services, Loss Control Inquiries, OR-OSHA Staff Liaison, Safety Awards
Terry DeForest
541-912-1612		 Eugene Metro, Mid Willamette Valley, Central Coast
Peggy LaVaque
503-789-6992		 Portland East (East of 82nd Avenue), Columbia Gorge, Eastern Oregon
Chris Miller
503-704-7636		 SE Portland (West of 82nd), Southeast Metro
Brent Pockrus
503-789-7104		 North, northeast, and northwest Portland, plus Washington County (Hillsboro, North Plains), North Coast
Dave Parsons
503-789-4736		 Salem, N Willamette Valley, Yamill County, Central Oregon
Bruce Poinsette
503-789-6991		 Portland Metro NW/SW, SW Washington
Tiff Smith
541-890-1144		 Southern Oregon, South Coast, Klamath Falls
Alden Strealy
Industrial Hygiene Services
503-789-2244		 Oregon Statewide and SW Washington

The SLCCs are fully funded through AGC's group workers' compensation programs, in partnership with SAIF Corporation. Member participants in these programs enjoy the highest service priority from the SLCCs. It is our goal to make personal contact with all participating members at least annually.

AGC members who are not participating in one of our workers' compensation programs do have access to these services on a limited basis. Safety materials, including safety videos and general safety advice are available at no charge to all AGC members.
 

Policy Development

AGC SLCCs work regularly with employers to develop and evaluate written safety policies and procedures. The programs developed are tailored specifically to meet the needs of individual members.
 

Loss Control

AGC SLCCs work with employers to review of workers' compensation losses to determine cause and implement methods to prevent recurrences.
 

Industrial Hygiene Services

AGC now offers industrial hygiene service, including respirator fit test training, indoor air quality surveys, noise monitoring, training, and air sampling for chemicals including organic vapors, aldehydes, carbon monoxide, oxygen, coal tar pitch, arsenic, silica, and lead.
 

Pre-Job Safety Planning and Site Visits

AGC SLCCs assist employers to develop safety plans before the work begins. Then they follow up with on-site visits to verify the operational success of adequate policies, procedures and planning. During their on-site visits, AGC SLCCs assist in hazard identification, training employees in proper procedures, and help correct hazards found.
 

Regulatory Compliance and Technical Interpretation

AGC SLCCs assist members with compliance issues regarding applicable safety standards, understanding the complexities of Oregon, Washington, and federal OSHA regulations and providing pertinent technical interpretations. The SLCCs meet regularly with OR-OSHA representatives to discuss members' concerns and problems.
 

Fully-Equipped Safety Vehicles

Each SLCC drives a safety vehicle equipped with state-of-the-art equipment as well as resources to help you bring safety to your work site. Stocked with resources, SLCCs can provide these tools when and where you need it.
 

Education

AGC SLCCs can provide training on an individualized basis not only to your workforce labor, but to your office staff and superintendents as well. From simple toolbox training to claims management and complex regulatory requirements, AGC SLCCs are there to assist you in becoming and remaining competitive!