Creating a Safer, More Productive Lit Environment
byFor fleet managers of upfit vehicles or those working in dangerous roadside or off-road conditions – such as field mechanics, rescue workers, telecom linemen,…
Safety & Training
Suicide and Mental Health are Construction Safety and Health Priorities
bySuicide and mental health issues are serious subjects in the construction industry. As much as 25% of the U.S. population experiences mental health issues…
NUCA to Host One-Call Working Session
byThe National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) will be bringing together Chapter leaders and members for a one-day working session. Together they will address and strategize…
OSHA Enforcement and Compliance Increases in 2019
byThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) fiscal year (FY) 2019 final statistics show a significant increase in the number…
Dates Set for the 27th Annual Microtunneling Short Course in 2020
byThe 27th annual Microtunneling Short Course is again heading to the University of Colorado Boulder February 3-6, 2020, making its way toward another quarter…
UESI to Host 6th Utility Investigation School
byDue to the continued increase in the number of subsurface utility hits per year in the United States to over 380,000 per year, Colorado…
AEM Produces New High-Pressure Sewer Cleaner Safety Manual
byThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has developed a High-Pressure Sewer Cleaner Safety Manual with industry-recognized best operating practices that help communicate effective safety…
Choosing the Right Antenna for GPR Investigations
byAntennas used with ground penetrating radar (GPR) come in different shapes and sizes. The largest antennas typically radiate the lower frequencies necessary to detect…
Complacency is an Enemy of Workplace Safety
byWhen reading OSHA news releases you often see comments from officials pointing to simple complacency as a serious hazard on the jobsite. These statements…
A Clean Construction Site Is a Safe Construction Site
byConstruction sites are the scene of 21% of work-related deaths in the USA, making construction the 9th most dangerous job. Fortunately, the number of fatalities is…