Training is Key to Safe Equipment Operation
bySafety training for workers is not just an OSHA requirement, it is the key component to a successful safety program. According to Webster’s dictionary,…
Safety & Training
NUCA Holds Inaugural 811/One-Call Meeting in Kansas City
byNUCA held the first-ever association workshop on Jan. 23, 2020, to address and strategize how our members can better navigate the complex One-Call laws…
How to Prepare Your Construction Crew for Safe Summer Working
byWhile some parts of the country are still experiencing lower-than-normal temperatures, we’re not too far off from the warm summer months that represent the…
OSHA Considers Employer’s Good Faith Efforts During Pandemic
byThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim guidance to advise compliance safety and health officers to evaluate…
U.S. Department of Labor Announces OSHA Interim Enforcement Response Plan to Protect Workers during the Coronavirus Pandemic
byThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced on April 14 an interim enforcement response plan for the coronavirus pandemic….
OSHA Expands Temporary Guidance for Respirator Fit-Testing
byThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has expanded temporary guidance provided in a March 14, 2020, memorandum regarding supply shortages of N95s or…
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…
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…