Safety

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...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has granted a request from the American Water Works Association and the National...

The competent person role can be confusing at times as many definitions have been floating around for years with different meanings, different...

For the past seven years in June, NUCA has held the innovative Trench Safety Stand Down week for the utility construction industry. This year’s...

June 2023 has been declared “Trench Safety Month” by the National Utility Contractors Association, further highlighting its innovative educational and safety program,...

The all-new Brandt HX120 hydroexcavator is a high-output unit with a 1,150-gallon water tank and 11.6-cubic-yard debris tank. Nimble enough for urban...

Without looking it up can you name the three parts of the OSHA definition for a confined space? If not, that lack...

Do you have an idea for helping workers stay safe in the heat? The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced the...

Safety is a vital component of every utility construction job site and employee activity. That's why the National Utility Contractors Association is...

You’ve heard it before but let it sink in: More workers die in construction than in any other industry. The Bureau of Labor...

The states of Missouri, Arkansas, and Iowa have filed a legal petition in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit...

What is complacency in the workplace? It can be defined as self-satisfaction, especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies....

For most utilities, having zero injuries is the ultimate safety goal, but this can be very hard to attain especially when you...

The National Utility Contractors Association recently unveiled the winners of three prestigious awards at its annual meeting at the MGM Grand Hotel...