Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Articles

You never know when a safety inspector will show up, so it’s vital to be ready at all times

Here are some facts, trends and statistics surrounding OSHA’s top 10 violations for 2022

The industrywide event promoted by the National Utility Contractors Association reinforced safety training and education

Even the most experienced technicians need continual training in confined-space entry procedures

Don’t be caught off guard when your safety practices get put under a microscope

The ASTM International published a new standard practice for cleaning vitrified clay pipelines

You may not have the resources to employ a safety supervisor, but no company can afford to ignore safety training

Intrinsically safe headlamps improve worker safety in hazardous environments

Trench accidents can happen when proper safety precautions aren’t taken, regardless of the crew’s experience

It’s always helpful to revisit the fundamentals of a safe excavation site

Your profit margins will be better if you can handle excavation work yourself, but learn to do it effectively and safely

Taking a proactive approach with in-house safety audits is good for business

With the National Utility Contractors Association declaring June to be Trench Safety Month, it’s worth emphasizing the dangerous ramifications of overlooking safe excavation protocols