Employees in the water and sewer industry are sometimes asked to perform certain hazardous tasks. These tasks, like trenching, confined-space entry, lockout/tagout...
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Using Job Site Safety Sense
When it comes to workplace safety, are you using your “safety sense”? Are you making good decisions when it comes to working...
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Top Safety Tips for New Plant Operators
Starting out as an operator comes with a lot to learn, especially when it comes to staying safe on the job. Here...
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Fight the Freeze: Tips to Prevent Cold Stress on Job Sites
Summer presents the challenge of working in blistering heat, but now is the time of year to begin focusing on the dangers...
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Sound Safety Solutions Come From Detailed Accident Investigations
Nearly all job site injuries and fatalities are preventable.
According to John Brengosz, loss control consultant for R&R Insurance in Waukesha, Wisconsin, a...
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Exercising Stop Work Authority on the Job Site
When a hazard is recognized at work, who has the authority to stop work and address the hazard? The manager, supervisor, or...
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10 Tips for Creating a Disaster Preparedness Plan
In the utility construction industry, being prepared goes beyond just meeting deadlines — it’s about staying ahead of potential risks that could...
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OZ Lifting Products Stainless Series
OZ Lifting Products’ stainless steel range includes chain hoists, lever hoists, trolleys and beam clamps all designed for use in corrosive environments....
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Trained to Save
There are more than 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests annually in the U.S., and nearly 90% of them are fatal. Which means only...
Editorial
The Safety Risks of Heavy Equipment
The average weight of an excavator is around 35,000 pounds, the average weight of a backhoe is around 25,000 pounds, the average...
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Staying Safe When Traffic and Job Sites Merge
August is National Traffic Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting road safety and reducing traffic-related incidents.
Utility workers play a crucial role...
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OZ Lifting Products Stainless Steel Lever Hoist
OZ Lifting Products has launched its first stainless steel lever hoist. This reliable solution tackles lifting tasks in the most demanding environments....
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Respect Your Hand and Power Tools
Humans are unique in that we can develop tools to help us do our jobs easier, faster and safer. Manufacturers have been...
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OZ Lifting Davit Crane Wheel Base
OZ Lifting Products’ wheel base revolutionizes lifting operations by effortlessly transporting and positioning a davit crane (up to 1,200 pounds) across diverse...
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7 Safety Tips to Protect Workers in Summer Heat
Summer can be a brutal time for workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such as sunburn, dehydration, heat cramps,...
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Preparing for an OSHA Inspection
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s mission is to “assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting...
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OZ Lifting Products CompOZite Davit Crane
OZ Lifting Products’ patented CompOZite davit crane is made of advanced composite materials, making it 40% lighter than equivalent capacity steel davits....














