April brought another strong lineup of industry coverage, expert insights and practical strategies from across the underground construction and vacuum excavation sectors. To help readers stay caught up, we’re rounding up some of the most-read online stories from April on Dig Different.
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5. How Training and Education Can Help Eliminate Fall-Related Accidents
Fall protection remains OSHA’s most-cited workplace violation for the 14th consecutive year, highlighting a critical safety gap in the water and sewer industry. Read this guide to discover how implementing proactive safety training and proper equipment protocols can protect your crew from accidents.
4. Spotless Sewer Lines Play a Key Role in Lining Success
Trenchless pipe lining is a highly effective solution for repairing aging sewers, but its long-term success relies on meticulous pre-cleaning. In this article read why achieving a "gun-barrel clean" host pipe using high-efficiency nozzles and chain cutters is the crucial first step to preventing costly liner failures.
3. Drain Technicians’ Role in Stormwater System Management and Flood Mitigation
As climate change intensifies flood risks, proactive sewer system management is more critical than ever to protect our communities. In this article, learn about the essential strategies drain technicians use to keep stormwater flowing and prevent devastating localized flooding.
2. Be Leery of Gas Lines When Digging
Underground gas lines pose a severe, often overlooked risk to water and wastewater excavation crews if proper safety protocols are ignored. Check out this guide to learn the steps for digging safely around utilities and exactly how to respond if a dangerous strike occurs.
1. National Safe Digging Month Highlights Important Job Site Reminders
Utility strikes remain a persistent and dangerous job site risk, often caused by the simple failure to contact 811 before breaking ground. In honor of National Safe Digging Month, read this guide on how to build a proactive safety culture and master the foundational steps of underground damage prevention.
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