Safety

Blunt trauma to the head determined to be cause of death in tragic accident.

Off-duty fire captain uses the truck’s high-pressure wand to put out the fiery wreckage.

Companies fined $52,000 in trench collapse that killed 61-year-old plumber.

Mapping underground utilities is serious business. That's why Sweetwater Utility Exploration takes training to a whole different level.

Exceeding your truck’s GVWR payload capacity can strain the drivetrain and suspension, and lead to cracks in the vacuum tank.

Windcreek Services’ safety program is integrated into everything employees do.

The Trench Safety Stand Down encourages contractors and municipalities to raise awareness of trenching and excavation hazards during the week of June 20-24.

Being a professional in the sewer and drain cleaning industry makes you stand out and gets you noticed.

Victim was repairing a sewer line in 7-foot-deep trench when he was suddenly buried over his head in sandy soil.

OSHA says Kellenberger Plumbing & Underground exposed workers to serious dangers on the job site.

May 24 is National Heat Awareness Day. With the dog days of summer right around the corner, sewer and water workers need to be reminded about the dangers of heat stroke.

Criminal prosecution for safety violations is more likely under new federal plan.