Job Safety Articles

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

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

OZ Lifting Products announces the new Aluma-Lite davit crane for wastewater and water operators. The Winona, Minnesota-based manufacturer has released the ultra-portable...

The Patterson Davit Crane will be in action at February’s WWETT show, booth 4540. Designed for ease of use, durability and reliability,...

Pledging to deliver a welcoming environment to its member’s employees, executives of the United States utility construction industry and the National Utility...

Twelve percent of the U.S. working population has hearing difficulty, according to NIOSH. Since diminishing hearing happens gradually, you may not even notice...

Does work zone noise make communicating with coworkers difficult or impossible? Are you unable to see your coworkers, making hand signals unreliable?...

In a dangerous work zone, what’s more important: communication or hearing protection? It’s not fair to make workers choose the lesser of...

Loud equipment, traffic and unexpected distractions challenge public works crews on the job site. Staying focused and aware of danger is key...

Two-way radios have several benefits. Many crews rely on them to connect with team members or dispatch, but two-way radios also have...

The National Utility Contractors Association’s Trench Safety Stand Down (TSSD) for 2022 officially ended Sept. 30. This year’s industrywide event reinforced a...