Safety

Industry veteran and Jarvis Septic & Drain owner Gene Morris can attest to the dangers of noise exposure over time: “I’m 56,...

There are a hundred little things on a construction site that can potentially endanger the public; that’s why having a foolproof plan...

One goal Jordan Graham has for his company is to expand the knowledge of those who don’t know very much about vacuum...

Any time individuals are working around large equipment like auger boring machines — no matter the industry — there is always a...

Safety should always be on your mind, but June is a time to emphasize safety even more with it being officially designated...

The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) is preparing for its annual Trench Safety Stand Down, which will be held the week of...

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

Springtime is a reminder to think safety as construction ramps up in many areas, says the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, which actively...

Jose M Moraga, owner of J. Moraga Construction, started his company as a one-man show in 2006, but has grown significantly since...

As a series of moving parts under constant pressure, your drill rod undergoes continual wear and tear every time you put it...

Increased density of development has created an unforeseen result — a growing number of accidental underground utility strikes. The Common Ground Alliance’s...

There are currently approximately 200,000 construction job openings waiting to be filled, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. Millennials are the...

There’s a project cost line item that’s in need of an internal audit. Are radio rentals costing you thousands of dollars on...

The usual suspects appear on the preliminary list of Fiscal Year 2017 OSHA Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards. Except for one. “Electrical –...

Despite having worked in equipment safety publications for four years now, I marvel at how much I still don't know. However, one...

When you work in a challenging environment — construction work, excavation, tree care and towing, to name a few — one of...

You wouldn’t expect latex gloves to protect you from a gunshot. They won’t protect you from waterjetting accidents either.An OSHA article describing...