Have Kids at Home? Check Out These Fun Construction Activities!
bySince we’re all hunkering down at home and practicing social distancing, we at Utility Contractor thought it would be fun to spread a little cheer…
Safety & Training
Movement: The Most Overlooked Injury Prevention Tool
byWhen discussing safety in utility construction, there is much emphasis – and rightfully so – on topics like trench shoring/shielding, confined space entry and…
Contractors That Don’t Comply Face Jail Time
byOnce again OSHA is focusing on trenching jobsites with the intent of ensuring that everyone in and around trenches are protected from cave-ins. Contractors…
Improving Vehicle Safety on the Road and On-site
byWhether it’s protecting vulnerable road users or ensuring your workforce doesn’t come to harm, improving safety standards should always be number one priority for…
Weston to Speak at TTC Utility Investigation School Banquet
byVictor (Vic) Weston been selected to speak at the Trenchless Technology Center‘s Utility Investigation School (UIS) banquet on Thursday, March 5, 2020. His topic…
William H. Feather Safety Awards: Nomination Deadline is Feb. 7
byDoes your company have an impeccable safety record? Get the recognition you deserve by submitting your company to win one of the prestigious William…
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,…
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…