Job Safety Articles

A plumbing contractor in Oakland, California, survived being trapped up to his waist in sand and dirt in a 15-foot-deep hole for nearly...

On May 1, 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued new standards aimed at increasing protections for construction workers in...

It’s hardly news that many plumbing contractors look at the expense side of the ledger every month with an eye toward trimming...

Rick Lewis has noticed some trends in the wastewater industry that have led to a decline in production, safety and the bottom...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a Massachusetts contractor for two serious violations of workplace safety standards after a...

The owner of a Wisconsin construction company was killed Nov. 10 when a 10-foot-deep trench he was working in caved in and...

The ability to hear is something most people probably take for granted until it’s gone. October is National Protect Your Hearing Month,...

All businesses need to take reasonable efforts to ensure the safety and physical well-being of their employees, but maintaining high standards of...

It’s not complicated. If you have employees, you are subject to OSHA regulations.“Oftentimes you see people who think they are exempt. There...

Storm drain and catch basin cleaning are critical components to keeping local waterways clear. Best management practices should be incorporated into standard...

The Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Report recently released by the Common Ground Alliance’s (CGA) confirmed the importance of making a free call...

StoneAge, a leading manufacturer of waterblasting equipment and nozzles, has released a video featuring CEO Kerry Siggins. In the video, Siggins —...

Getting properly certified for his company’s primary services was important to H&R Plumbing owner Horacio Franco. It opened the door to future growth and helped establish...

A construction worker who was part of a crew working on a sewer main replacement project in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, died last week...