Entries Tagged Safety

Everyone in the industry has heard at least one horror story about someone getting fired or demoted for reporting a safety violation. In...

Water and wastewater systems are a vital aspect of our daily lives, and any upset to these systems can have a ripple...

For sewer workers, danger is never far. Traffic exposure, trenching and excavation work, sewer-borne illnesses, and confined-space entry are all major risks. Give...

Red means stop, green means go...but do you know the ins and outs of traffic safety for sewer work? Click here to take...

“Safety first and always,” is more than just a motto. Safety is the primary concern in all operations and is everybody’s responsibility. Knowing...

Struck-by, struck-against and back-over incidents are far too common:421 Hudson St., Manhattan, New York City, April 21, 2016: Construction worker killed by...

It’s time to ditch the foam earplugs. First there was a cotton ball and petroleum jelly. Then came foam earplugs. They’ve reached...

The ability to hear is a truly amazing feat of nature and it’s astounding what the human ear can do. In fact,...

Wastewater personnel safety is paramount to keep municipalities running. What are some safety hazards that sewer workers face? On a daily basis, public...

Let’s assume your municipal crew has an excellent safety program. You’ve been trained and designated as the competent person on project excavation sites....

Utility lines for electricity, phone, cable TV and many others are increasingly being buried underground, making repairs to water pipelines more and...

One of the most important responsibilities of the NASSCO committees is developing specification guidelines for a variety of underground infrastructure assessment, maintenance...

The statistics paint a dark picture: According to the National Highway administration, approximately 750 motorists lose their lives in construction zone accidents...

In the fall of 2017, we surveyed NASSCO members with one simple question: What keeps you up at night? The No. 1...