Safety

Does the date October 16 ring a bell? It’s the deadline for the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) — just...

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...

With today’s increasingly complex and congested underground environments, there is no room for error when excavating or exposing utilities. Underground professionals know that...

Each day we make decisions that can affect our safety. It’s no secret that almost 90% of incidents are caused by unsafe...

Ice, snow and freezing temperatures can add risk to all aspects of construction projects. Keep your people, equipment and job site safe...

OZ Lifting Products has launched its XR Series of davit cranes for wastewater and water operators. The Winona, Minnesota-based manufacturer has released...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently announced its most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2023. Eric Harbin, OSHA Region...

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...

The Environmental Protection Agency has retracted its earlier guidance on bolstering cybersecurity measures within the country's water system infrastructure. This means that...

Patterson davit cranes allow for servicing multiple locations with a single piece of equipment, minimizing upfront investment. The low maintenance, easy-to-assemble crane...

Trench safety is the top priority of the National Utility Contractors Association and the American utility construction industry. Intense, realistic training for...

There are many hazards in our industry and one of the most dangerous places our workers can find themselves in is an...

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...

Extreme weather is occurring more frequently and, when it affects your construction site, it’s a safety hazard to on-site personnel. If you...

In the workplace we often hear about “unsafe acts,” defined as any activity by workers that is not in accordance with the...

VMAC renewed its Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence Certificate of Recognition and was awarded the 2023 Safety Pinnacle Sapphire Award for safety...

There are some key indicators in determining a workplace’s safety standing, and there are also some important warning signs that your workplace...