Linear Slide Rail System Used for Las Vegas Installation
byA Las Vegas contractor was tasked with constructing new culverts and replacing deteriorating culvert lines located on the grounds of a future sporting arena….
Safety & Training
Workers Must Stay Hydrated
byWorkers can be at risk of dehydration especially when performing construction work on a hot, humid day. However, it is important to note that…
Five Ways Drones Can Improve Safety in the Utilities Industry
byIn today’s digital economy, U.S. utility companies are rethinking their operations as advanced technologies present new opportunities to stay competitive while also improving worker…
June Is National Safety Month
byThe National Safety Council (NSC) has designated June as National Safety Month. The NSC, along with thousands of safety-minded organizations across the country, observe…
One Roll of the Dice Could Cost a Worker’s Life
byOur industry is making progress, but workers are still being fatally injured by trench cave-ins. The No. 1 rule of excavation safety is to…
The Impact of Distracted Driving While Operating Heavy Machinery
byThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that on a daily basis, nine people are killed and more than 1,000 injured as a…
Buried Alive: Joe’s Story
byBuried alive. Alone. Screaming you know no one can hear. You wonder if the rescuers can get to you in time. You can’t move…
Sleepless on the Job
byEverybody needs a good night’s sleep in order to rejuvenate the body. Unlike a truck that recharges while it is running, the body needs…
Del Mar College Boosts Texas Skilled Workforce by Training with Vortex Simulator
byWith a combined construction boom and skilled labor shortage affecting the petrochemical and oil & gas industries near Corpus Christi, Texas, Del Mar College’s…
TTC Hosting Utility Investigation School 2018
byThe Trenchless Technology Center at Louisiana Tech University (TTC) in conjunction with the ASCE‘s Utility Engineering and Surveying Institute (UESI) have teamed up to…