Safety

New davit cranes are available from corrosive environment and safety experts, Patterson Manufacturing. Give your operations a lift with models in 1/2-...

Effective communication is key to the success of any utility.One of the best tools for improving on-the-job communication is two-way radios. Two-way...

Summer is a great time for construction work, but a brutal time for construction workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant...

June has been declared Trench Safety Month by the National Utility Contractors Association, which includes the annual Trench Safety Stand Down, which...

T.J. Suiter got his start in the sewer and drain industry over 30 years ago when he started a pipe cleaning and inspection...

Each year, about 100 workers in the United States die in confined-space incidents. The sad fact is that most of those workers were...

Safety and quality are two of the most inseparable components to success on a job site. You can’t have one without the...

With improving voice recognition technology and a broader range of compatible devices available, our population is adopting smarter ways of engaging with...

The ability of any crew to be alert and engaged is key to their safety and productivity on the job site. The...

Noise cancelling headsets have come a long way in the past 30 years, and they provide many advantages for workers who need...

Discussions of safety in confined spaces and other dangerous environments often center on protecting employees from toxic gases, falls or other big health...

There are many workplace safety mantras, such as “safety is a habit” and “safety is everyone’s business.” While there is truth in the...

The importance of practicing safety when working on sewer projects in and around manholes can never be emphasized enough. Keep this information in...

Trench work is inherently dangerous, but you can mitigate the risk.Trench boxes are among the protective systems that can be used in...

New davit cranes are available from corrosive environment and safety experts, Patterson Mfg. Give your operations a lift with models in 1/2-...

With the assistance of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, a second SAE standard has been published for vacuum excavators and sewer cleaning...

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a gas commonly found in wastewater applications, resulting from the decomposition of organic matter. It is toxic, combustible...