Digging for Dirt
By: The Utility Expo staff
Whether working in the air, on the ground, or in a trench, it’s not easy for utility workers to escape the summer heat. The best they can do is learn how to manage it, which requires the right […]
Federal law requires employers to provide safe, healthy working conditions
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a heat hazard alert to remind employers of their obligation to protect workers against heat illness or […]
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers led several industry partners in forming an alliance with the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), the nation’s top worker health and safety standards and enforcement agency. On June 22, AEM joined the Associated General […]
By: The Utility Expo staff
There are inherent risks in being a utility worker. To make sure those risks don’t become reality, utilities, and the contractors they hire must be on their A-games when it comes to safety, something they can learn more […]
Did You Know?
The construction industry has one of the highest rates of suicides among all occupations — four times higher than in the general population. September 5-9 is Construction Suicide Prevention Week, when events will be held nationwide to raise awareness […]