Most Common On-Site Injuries and How to Avoid Them
byAccording to OSHA, construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the country. Out of all worker deaths in 2018, just over 20%…
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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…
Kennedy Announces Retirement as NUCA VP of Safety
byAfter unofficially “retiring” a few years ago, long-time NUCA staffer and industry safety legend George Kennedy officially retired this summer from his position at…
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….
Handling Hazardous Waste: What Training Is Required?
byConstruction companies often deal with hazardous waste — like asbestos, arsenic, lead and mercury — that can be a serious health risk for workers…
NUCA of North Texas Sets Live Trench Training Event for Sept. 25
byThe North Texas Chapter of the National Utility Contractor Association (NUCA) announced that it will hold its annual Live Trench Training this year on…
Trenching and Excavation Procedures and Safety: A Practical Guide
byDid you know that the fatality rate for excavation work is 112% higher than general construction work? There’s no doubt that trenching and excavation are among…
Trench Safety Stand Down Week in Full Swing
byMonday, June 15, marked the beginning of Trench Safety Stand Down (TSSD) Week held by the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA). This innovative educational…
Excavator Submissions to DIRT Improve Damage Prevention
byAs the people who put shovels, backhoes, trenchers, directional drills and more into the ground on a daily basis, excavators are incredibly important stakeholders…
Lytx Shares New Insights on Risky Driving Trends Among Utilities Fleets
byFrom its database of 202,000 risky driving events captured from utilities fleets in 2019, Lytx on April 28 released new insights into utilities-industry driving…