What Oregon employers must give their people

Every employer

Give each employee a copy at hire and make it available at the workplace. Proof of distribution.

ORS 659A.375 · checked October 2026

Employees who may work where the heat index reaches 80°F, indoors or out, including supervisors Applies if some people work outdoors.

Every year, before work that could expose them to heat illness. Oregon OSHA's course covers 5 of the 7 topics; you add your own procedures and acclimatization plan. Training records with each employee's name, the dates and who conducted it.

OAR 437-002-0156 · Oregon OSHA course · checked October 2026

Employees who may be exposed to wildfire smoke at an air quality index of 101 or higher Applies if some people work outdoors.

Every year, before exposure. Oregon OSHA's course covers 5 of the 10 topics; you add your own protection methods, monitoring and communication system. The most recent annual training record for each employee, kept one year.

OAR 437-002-1081 · Oregon OSHA course · checked October 2026

Employers whose employees work with hazardous chemicals (federal OSHA, and the state plans that adopt it)

At initial assignment and whenever a new chemical hazard is introduced, covering the chemicals in your workplace. A written hazard communication program, chemical list and safety data sheets the employees can reach. A training record is good practice.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · OSHA hazard communication · checked October 2026

Employers whose employees can reasonably expect contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials

At initial assignment and every year, with a chance to ask a qualified trainer questions during the session. Training records kept 3 years: dates, a summary of content, the trainer's name and qualifications, and attendees.

29 CFR 1910.1030 · checked October 2026

Employers whose employees operate forklifts or other powered industrial trucks

Formal instruction, hands-on training and a workplace evaluation before operating; evaluation at least every 3 years. A certification with the operator's name, training and evaluation dates, and the evaluator's name.

29 CFR 1910.178(l) · checked October 2026

Health care providers, health plans and clearinghouses, and their business associates Applies if you handle patient or health information.

For new staff within a reasonable time, and when policies change; periodic security reminders. Documentation that training was given, kept 6 years.

45 CFR 164.530(b) · 45 CFR 164.308(a)(5) · checked October 2026

Non-bank financial institutions such as tax preparers, mortgage brokers, lenders and finance companies. The small-business exemption does not cover training

Security awareness training for staff, kept up to date with the written information security program. The written information security program and a record of training.

16 CFR 314.4(e) · checked October 2026

Federal grantees of any size, and federal contractors above the contract threshold Applies if you hold US federal contracts or grants.

Give each employee working on the grant or contract the drug-free workplace statement, and run an awareness program. The published statement and evidence each employee received it.

41 U.S.C. 8102 · checked October 2026