811 Emergency: $61 Billion Lost in System to Protect Underground Utilities
byStudy Reveals States At Greatest Public Risk Due To Lax Policies, Enforcement Failures in the nation’s 811 system used to prevent damage to underground…
Safety
Employee Safety Training and Orientation
byExcavation/trenching work is inherently dangerous. Prior to starting work at a jobsite, employees must be informed of the potential hazards that may exist in…
Vac Safety on the HDD Jobsite
byHere Are Some Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Traditional methods of excavation to locate underground utilities can be dangerous to the environment,…
Utility Safety: Supplying Headlamps as Critical PPE in Hazardous Environments
byWhether the utility provides electricity, gas, water, or sewage treatment, management has a duty to protect employees by providing a safe work environment and…
Mike Flowers Jr. To Lead NUCA’s National Safety & Training Program
byThe National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) announced Aug. 18 that Mike Flowers, Jr. has joined NUCA to lead the association’s renowned safety, education and…
Q&A: Ask Carl – What Should I Expect During an OSHA Inspection?
byBelow are the basics of what to expect during an OSHA inspection. The information in this article is drawn from the OSHA “OSHA Inspections”…
Barbco Leads Training Class During 2021 Trench Safety Month
byJune 2021 has been declared “Trench Safety Month” by the National Utility Contractors Association. This declaration of safety further highlights the association’s innovative educational…
Barbco President Presents COVID-19 NUCA Toolbox Talk
byBarbco Inc. President and National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) Board of Directors member David M. Barbera recently presented the NUCA Toolbox Talk titled “Identifying…
Garney Construction Trials New Smart Device to Protect Workers
byGarney Construction, based in North Kansas City with a singular focus on water and wastewater construction, is interested in keeping its employee-owners as safe…
NUCA Webinar: The Significant “Adjacent Area”
byThe National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) is hosting a webinar titled “The Significant ‘Adjacent Area,’ ”on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, at 2 p.m. Eastern…