Entries Tagged Safety

Asahi/America names new VP of East and Central sales Asahi/America has promoted Mark Monroe to vice president of sales for the East and Central...

NASSCO committees contribute greatly to our industry through the development of educational programs, technical resources, and advocating for funding. We’ve outlined our...

When a hazard is recognized at work, who has the authority to stop work and address the hazard? The manager, supervisor, or...

There are more than 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests annually in the U.S., and nearly 90% of them are fatal. Which means only...

McElroy receives OSHA recognition for commitment to workplace safetyTulsa, Oklahoma-based McElroy was recognized again for its commitment to workplace safety and participation...

The average weight of an excavator is around 35,000 pounds, the average weight of a backhoe is around 25,000 pounds, the average...

Humans are unique in that we can develop tools to help us do our jobs easier, faster and safer. Manufacturers have been...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s mission is to “assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting...

There are large-diameter pipeline projects in which huge and heavy sections of pipe are wrestled and fitted into place. Then there are...

Maybe you’ve heard of OSHA’s “hierarchy of controls” in a safety training class or seen it on a sign somewhere, but do...

In the water and sewer industry there are many hazards within the daily work that put employees at risk. Whether it’s working...

One of the hazards of colder months and wintry weather is the increased chance of slip-and-fall incidents. Rain, sleet, ice and snow...

I often get asked why safety is not one of NASSCO’s core values. There are six in total: Adaptability: We creatively utilize all...

There are many things that can distract us at work and in life in general. Family circumstances, financial struggles and medical issues...