Entries Tagged Job Safety

The National Utility Contractors Association signed an important agreement last month with several stakeholder organizations to better protect industry employees who perform trenching...

In physically demanding jobs like construction, hydration is essential to not only worker productivity but also safety. This is especially the case...

Construction workers are some of the most at risk of suffering heat-related illness. To guard against things like heat stroke and even heat exhaustion,...

For the past seven years in June, NUCA has held the innovative Trench Safety Stand Down Week for the utility construction industry. This year’s...

June 2023 has been declared “Trench Safety Month” by the National Utility Contractors Association, further highlighting its innovative educational and safety program,...

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has begun a National Emphasis Program to prevent...

Leading innovator and manufacturer of site safety equipment Oxford Plastic has had its Oxford LowPro road plate covers approved by New York...

Safety is a vital component of every utility construction job site and employee activity. That's why the National Utility Contractors Association is...

Workers’ compensation provides an important safety net for employees and business owners alike. In a nutshell, a good workers’ comp policy ensures...

Do you have an idea for helping workers stay safe in the heat? The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. You’re aware of the hazards of distracted driving. You may already have dashcams, route tracking and GPS software,...

You’ve heard it before but let it sink in: More workers die in construction than in any other industry. The Bureau of Labor...

April is National Safe Digging Month. We spoke with Sarah Magruder Lyle, president and CEO of the Common Ground Alliance, who provided...

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published 2022 injury and illness data based on reports by more...