Safety

The water and sewer industry has many hazards and dangers that employees face on a regular basis. Unfortunately, workers can add to...

Toolbox and tailgate talks save lives — when they’re done right. In her work, Monica Rakoczy, founder and lead instructor at EnterTRAININGsolutions, provides...

United Rentals, Inc. recently announced the launch of its enhanced Confined Space Safety Training for Competent Persons Program. The updated course helps contractors...

The warmer weather is here and often there are thoughts of longer days and outdoor activities to enjoy. However, these warmer days...

Every August, National Traffic Awareness Month offers a crucial reminder: the roads we work near can be as dangerous as the job...

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...