Safety

Common Ground Alliance recently issued its 50 in 5 industry challenge to stakeholders with a goal of reducing damages to critical underground...

In January 1986 a significant and tragic event happened that was completely preventable. The space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after taking...

Psychological safety is the new frontier in the field of occupational health and safety (OH&S), according to Kim MacDonald, founder and CEO...

Large excavations are sometimes required for fixing small underground utility repairs. Those excavations can be messy, though, not to mention dangerous to...

Colder temps present some hazards we need to remember before heading outside. The effects of cold weather on employees working outside can cause...

f 1. Know what to expectFirst things first, if an inspector does arrive at your place of business, ask them to show you...

As ergonomic tool design becomes the standard, understanding basic ergonomic features to look for when making a purchase will help ensure you...

Working in a confined space exposes workers to risks that can lead to devastating injuries. A confined space is defined as an...

Every person on a job site is responsible not only for his or her own safety but also the safety of those...

The National Utility Contractors Association’s Trench Safety Stand Down (TSSD) for 2022 officially ended Sept. 30. This year’s industrywide event reinforced a...

The National Utility Contractors Association recently announced the first two members who have completed the association’s new safety program, which aims to enhance...

There are many reasons that you might get a visit from an OSHA inspector. Primarily, if there is an accident that results in...

More than 279 times each day, or 102,000 times in 2021, a crash occurred in a work zone. Of the 156 pedestrian...

To help members reach safety goals, the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) is introducing the NUCA Safety, Training, Awareness and Recognition (NUCA...

It takes more than a safety coordinator to produce accident-free work environments. But pairing someone in charge of safety with a team...

There’s no argument that a hard hat is essential on a construction job site, but should you or your crew members be...

June is National Safety Month and EquipmentShare, an equipment rental and technology company, is using the occasion to promote a new initiative:...