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Oxford Plastics Pioneers Innovative Trench Cover System Compliant With Disability Codes
Oxford Plastics, a leading provider of innovative site safety solutions, has announced its introduction of a Trench Cover System designed to comply...
Editorial
Roadside Safety for Utility Crews
Work zones on roads and highways can be dangerous places. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 100 workers are killed...
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Federal Agencies Release Cyber Incident Response Guide for Water/Wastewater Systems
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Environmental Protection Agency recently published a guide to assist owners and operators in...
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Webinar: How to Meet This Year's Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Deadline
Does the date October 16 ring a bell? It’s the deadline for the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) — just...
Editorial
Question Job Site Hazards
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “There is no such thing as a stupid question, except the one that didn’t get asked.”
Some...
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Hydroexcavation Best Practices for Complex Underground Environments
With today’s increasingly complex and congested underground environments, there is no room for error when excavating or exposing utilities.
Underground professionals know that...
Editorial
Part of the Safety Solution
Each day we make decisions that can affect our safety. It’s no secret that almost 90% of incidents are caused by unsafe...
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How to Protect Your Team and Equipment From Winter's Risks
Ice, snow and freezing temperatures can add risk to all aspects of construction projects. Keep your people, equipment and job site safe...
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OZ Lifting XR Series Davit Cranes
OZ Lifting Products has launched its XR Series of davit cranes for wastewater and water operators. The Winona, Minnesota-based manufacturer has released...
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OSHA Reveals Top 10 Safety Violations at NSC Safety Congress & Expo
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently announced its most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2023.
Eric Harbin, OSHA Region...
Editorial
Take Safety Concerns Seriously
We’ve probably all heard or used the phrase, “It’s no big deal,” in regard to safety concerns. Basically, a hazard isn’t a...
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EPA Withdraws Cybersecurity Guidance for Water Systems Amid Litigation
The Environmental Protection Agency has retracted its earlier guidance on bolstering cybersecurity measures within the country's water system infrastructure. This means that...
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Patterson Portable Davit Cranes for Mobile Lifting
Patterson davit cranes allow for servicing multiple locations with a single piece of equipment, minimizing upfront investment. The low maintenance, easy-to-assemble crane...
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State-of-the-Art Trench Rescue Training Facility Opens in Iowa
Trench safety is the top priority of the National Utility Contractors Association and the American utility construction industry. Intense, realistic training for...
Editorial
Simple Steps for Safe Excavation
There are many hazards in our industry and one of the most dangerous places our workers can find themselves in is an...
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Rise in Trench Collapses Drives Urgency for NUCA's Safety Training
The National Utility Contractors Association’s Trench Safety Stand Down for 2023 officially ended Sept. 1. This year’s industry-wide event held in June...














