OSHA 1926.651 specifically addresses excavation requirements for underground utility installation projects. Here’s an overview of how to ensure compliance.
Manufacturers can try to be prepared for instances when a power grid failure affects their business, so that they can remain in use on a production line during a blackout.
Water utility workers can potentially face many hidden safety hazards. It’s time to address the holistic triad of physical, psychological, and environmental safety risks.
The question confronting utility leaders now isn’t just about equipment. It’s about people, and whether today’s training methods are preparing crews for tomorrow’s risks.
The risks of working alone in combination with the heat can be dangerous due to potential communication challenges and inaccessibility in case of an accident.