Safety

Following a recent series of trench collapses in the Midwest, OSHA is urging workplaces to take the necessary steps to safeguard workers...

Geoffrey Grant, a supervisor with All States Construction in Killingly, Connecticut, says his team has a variety of ways to stay safe...

One of the biggest dangers in our industry is entering confined spaces. In the United States, over 2 million employees enter confined...

We all have reasons behind why we do what we do in life. What motivates one person may not be the same...

For the past nine years in June, the National Utility Contractors Association has held its Trench Safety Stand Down Week for the utility...

June 2025 has been declared Trench Safety Month by the National Utility Contractors Association, further highlighting the association's innovative educational and safety program,...

Reed Manufacturing offers well-designed tools for stopping flow in 1/2- to 8-inch PE pipe. Double-bar PE squeeze-off tools provide two pinch points...

Backover injuries can occur in a split second and can cause severe injuries or even death. When working around large trucks and...

Crystalline silica is a common mineral found in the earth’s crust. Materials like sand, stone, concrete and mortar contain crystalline silica. It...

April serves as a pivotal month for emphasizing safety on roadways, marking both National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and National Work Zone...

Hydroexcavation might seem like a modern innovation, but its roots go back decades. This method — using pressurized water and a vacuum...

Maybe you’ve heard of OSHA’s “hierarchy of controls” in a safety training class or seen it on a sign somewhere. But do...

Common Ground Alliance (CGA) applauded the recent decline in trench-related fatalities highlighted by OSHA's preliminary data. This steep 70% decrease since 2022 shows the effectiveness...

In the water and sewer industry, there are many hazards associated with our daily tasks. One of the key components of a...

Workers on construction sites often interact with toxic substances such as asbestos, lead and various other chemicals. If not handled properly, exposure...

In the water and sewer industry, things can go bad in many ways, whether it’s industrial incidents that injure employees, medical emergencies,...

OZ Lifting Products' portable Alumi-Lite davit crane is constructed from lightweight, aerospace-grade aluminum, and boasts exceptional strength while being easy to transport....