Safety Articles

Wireless communication with hearing protection is a clear winner in challenging work environments where high noise is a factor

Roadside workers need to pay full attention to the hazards of the job.

Educate yourself and your crews, and take every necessary step to make sure no one becomes a victim.

Proper training and precaution are critical when entering any sewer or confined space.

In this week’s news briefs, the EPA invites utilities to apply for more than $2 billion in loans through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, and OSHA issues citations for an incident that killed three sewer workers in January

To protect workers’ hearing while enhancing their ability to use team voice communication, Sonetics wireless headsets mount a three-pronged attack against noise

When productivity and safety are paramount, only the most advanced wireless communication system can be trusted

It’s an exciting time for job site safety in the construction industry

Both the direct and indirect costs of a workplace accident can quickly add up

In this week’s news briefs, a National Science Foundation study looks further at how evapotranspiration plays into the water use picture in California, and Pennsylvania American Water takes steps to eliminate lead service lines for its customers

Don’t overlook even the shallowest of trenches. Stay safe on the job site by following this advice.

Respect the dangers that exist in confined spaces and plan accordingly

In this week’s news briefs, Kansas City, Missouri, installs its 100th mile of new water main since 2013, and OSHA fines a Massachusetts company $1.5 million for an incident that killed two sewer workers