OSHA Training in Gresham OR

The state of Oregon operates an approved State OSHA Program (OR-OSHA), which oversees OSHA training in Gresham Oregon at most workplaces. The Oregon State Plan was submitted on April 28, 1972, and received certification for completing all developmental steps on September 24, 1982. In May of 2005 OSHA granted final approval to the Oregon Program. 

OSHA Training Regulations and Standards

Over the years, Oregon has adopted a number of major safety and health standards that, while deemed as effective as comparable federal standards, also have significant differences. Oregon has also adopted a number of state-initiated rules for which there are no federal counterparts, including Forest Activity Standards, Agriculture Standards, Firefighter Standards, and Pesticide Worker Protection Standards. 

Oregon OSHA’s rules are separated into divisions. Division 1 applies to all Oregon employers and contains general rules for the administration of the Oregon Safe Employment Act. Division 2 contains general industry rules; Division 3 contains construction industry rules; Division 4 contains rules relating to agricultural operations; Division 5 contains rules relating to maritime/shipyard operations, and Division 7 contains rules relating to forest activities, including logging.

Mandatory Heat Illness Prevention Training in Gresham OR

The State of Oregon requires heat illness prevention training under Or. Admin. R. 437-002-0156 and Or. Admin. R. 437-004-1131 to protect workers from dangerous heat exposure. This applies to those in construction, roadwork, firefighting, landscaping, mining, logging, commercial kitchens, attics, and poorly ventilated buildings. Workers must learn to recognize early signs of heat-related illness, stay hydrated, take proper rest breaks, and respond to emergencies. Our Heat Illness Prevention Training Course helps employers meet state requirements and keep their teams safe in extreme temperatures.

Other Special Safety Considerations for Workers in Gresham

While our onsite and online OSHA 10 and 30-hour training courses for construction and general industry are the gold standard for training about general hazard identification and avoidance for workers and supervisors, there are many workers in and around Gresham who face unique environmental and occupational hazards that require other specialized safety training to prevent serious injuries and illnesses.

For example, Cold Stress Prevention Training is critical for those workers who are exposed to freezing temperatures or even cool and damp conditions, whether outdoors or in refrigerated warehouses, food processing plants, or unheated job sites. Cold stress can lead to frostbite, hypothermia, and reduced dexterity, increasing the risk of accidents. Workers will learn to recognize early symptoms of cold-related illnesses and implement safe work practices to minimize risk in frigid environments.

Also, workers in industries such as oil and gas, storm or wastewater management, mining, and agriculture must be aware of the dangers of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), a highly toxic gas commonly found in drilling sites, refineries, chemical plants, manure pits, grain elevators, mines, sewers, and underground utility spaces. Without proper precautions, exposure can quickly become fatal. Our H2S Hazard Awareness Training Course helps ensure workers can identify H2S hazards, understand the importance of gas detection equipment, and follow emergency procedures to stay safe in high-risk environments.

Oregon’s state health and safety standards can be accessed on the OR-OSHA website. Links to federal OSHA training requirements for construction and general industry are available below on this page.

Jurisdiction

The state of Oregon exercises safety and health jurisdiction over most private sector employers in Gresham and the rest of the state, and over public sector employers other than the federal government. Federal OSHA exercises jurisdiction over those employers not covered by the state of Oregon, to include: maritime employers such as shipyards, marine construction, marine terminals, longshoring, and diving; private contractors on military reservations and at Crater Lake National Park; the United States Postal Service; civilian employees of federal installations, and Indian Reservations.

Oregon OSHA Information

The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (OR-OSHA) is part of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services. Oregon OSHA is headquartered in Salem, and has a field office in Portland. The central telephone number for enforcement information is 1-(800) 922-2689. 

Portland Field Office

Fremont Place, Building I 
1750 NW Naito Parkway, Suite 112 
Portland, OR 97209

Phone: (503) 229-5910

The Federal OSHA National Emergency Hotline telephone number is 1-800-321-OSHA.