Job Safety Articles

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

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

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

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

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

Employees who oversee emergency response and recovery activities can take this EPA webinar to earn continuing education credits.

Driver disregards traffic cones and slams into worker, pinning him against jet/vac truck.

Accurate locates, PPE and communication all play a role in getting a directional bore done safely.

A serious injury or fatality is a gut-wrenching experience

A Rooter Man of Pittsburgh cited for 9 violations of ignoring trench dangers after trench collapse kills 21-year-old worker.

Three essential pieces of personal protective equipment every high-pressure jetter operator needs

Witnesses say the crew was picking up their equipment on the job site when the accident occurred.

In anticipation of rising prices and the escalating intensity of this winter’s El Niño cycle, buyers should consider purchasing the right safety equipment now

More ways to help eliminate dangers are examined in the second part of this series on trench safety