Job Safety Articles

Sadly, stories of workers being overcome by toxic fumes while working underground in sewers make the news more often than they should. In...

Not too long ago a tool’s impact on its user was not given much thought. The expectation was that the trade professional...

As part of June’s Trench Safety Month, the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) recently participated in OSHA Demo Day, an exhibition showcasing...

OZ Lifting Products’ stainless steel range includes chain hoists, trolleys and beam clamps, all designed for use in corrosive environments. The centerpiece...

OZ Lifting Products’ stainless steel range includes chain hoists, trolleys and beam clamps, all designed for use in corrosive environments. The centerpiece...

Hearing protectors are often required to keep you safe from dangerous noise levels and today’s hearing protection devices offer a lot of...

There’s no question of the value of a safe job site. A safe job site is a happy job site, which usually...

Two industry associations focused on safety issues are combining forces. The Common Ground Alliance (CGA), a national nonprofit trade association dedicated to protecting...

At 20-years-old, Regina McMichael’s husband died after falling off a roof at a job site where he was working. That was the...

According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, an average of 50 people die every year during confined-space entry, while hundreds more...

Utilities have a duty to protect employees and provide a safe work environment, but many fail to supply or specify all the...

"Zero days since our last injury" is a sign no municipal crew wants to see. And after a couple injuries to service workers...

It’s easy to cut corners while excavating or working in trenches, but it’s hard to bring a life back.United Rentals has more...

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...