NUCA of Middle Tennessee Holds TSSD Week Contest Prize Lunch
byThe US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries reveals that 114 workers died from an excavation or trenching cave-in over the…
Safety & Training
Idelic and Lytx Announce Integration to Support Holistic Driver Safety for Trucking Fleets
byIdelic, the creator of the Idelic Safety Suite, the trucking industry’s most comprehensive driver management platform dedicated to improving fleet safety, and Lytx, a…
NUCA Rolls Out New Onsite Incident Reporting App Tool
byUtility strikes and onsite incidents can be costly and time-consuming. NUCA WINS, a new smartphone app from the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA), can…
8 Critical Trench Box Safety Tips from United Rentals
byUnited Rentals Inc. shared eight trench box safety tips to help contractors and utilities promote safe work practices in trenching and excavation operations. Developed…
Preparing for Success: Ditch Witch Training Program Helps Contractors Work Efficiently
byTraining is at the core of any construction job. Even with the best plans and tools available, the ultimate success or failure of a…
Pure Safety Group Leaders Take on Roles with Standards Organizations
byMathew Moreau, product manager of dropped tools and FME at Pure Safety Group (PSG), has been named chairperson of the International Safety Equipment Association…
Shallow Trenches Are Dangerous Too
byJust because a trench is less than 5 feet deep does not mean it is safe to enter. Many people have been seriously injured…
U.S. Department of Labor Reminds Employers of Important Protections for Working Safely in Summer Heat
byThroughout much of the U.S., high temperatures and humidity in the summer season can create hot and hazardous working conditions, both outdoors and indoors….
NUCA of Middle Tennessee Announces Winner of 2020 Trench Safety Stand Down Week Contest
byTrench Safety Stand Down (TSSD) Week was held across the nation by the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) last week, and as part of that event the association’s Middle Tennessee Chapter…
United Rentals Announces Digital Learning Series Focused on Improving Worksite Performance
byUnited Rentals Inc. announced a digital learning series on improving worksite performance, which takes place in five weekly sessions from June 30 to July…