Safety

If you have a solid plan in place beforehand, an OSHA job site inspection won’t be quite so tension-filled

Skipping the simple steps to ensure worker safety is a recipe for disaster.

New wearable technology is bringing a higher level of safety to job sites.

Don’t overlook even the shallowest of trenches. Stay safe on the job site by following this advice.

Following a confined-space safety program protects employees from hazards

Respect the dangers that exist in confined spaces and plan accordingly

Roadside workers need to have their attention on the hazards of the job.

Common Ground Alliance uses National Safe Digging Month to remind people to call 811 before digging to avoid underground hazards

Rescue crews in Nebraska needed almost seven hours to free the worker from the narrow, unstable trench

Be aware of when something seemingly minor could pose a more significant threat.

Trenching deaths more than doubled in 2016, and contractors are still taking chances.

Prosecutors accuse Atlantic Drain Services of ignoring safety regulations, as well as using forged documents to indicate required safety classes had been completed.