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No Excuse for Trenching Accidents
No Excuse for Trenching Accidents
Editorial
March 22, 2016
Having a trained, competent person at the work site is critical to ensure worker safety.
Regina Opts for Easier, Cheaper Way to Access Deep Sewers
Regina Opts for Easier, Cheaper Way to Access Deep Sewers
Online Exclusives
March 07, 2016
Method provides safe and permanent access to mains up to 30 feet deep and will serve the city for generations to come
14 Steps to Ensure Safety In and Around Trenches and Excavations — Part 2
14 Steps to Ensure Safety In and Around Trenches and Excavations — Part 2
Online Exclusives
March 01, 2016
More ways to help eliminate dangers are examined in the second part of this series on trench safety
14 Steps to Ensure Safety In and Around Trenches and Excavations — Part 1
14 Steps to Ensure Safety In and Around Trenches and Excavations — Part 1
Online Exclusives
February 23, 2016
Trench safety expert offers a detailed checklist of things your crews can do to plan for and eliminate dangers
News Briefs: City Fined $150K in Sewer Worker’s Death
News Briefs: City Fined $150K in Sewer Worker’s Death
Online Exclusives
January 13, 2016
In this week’s news, a report by Canada’s Ministry of Labour details how a city worker’s death could have been prevented
Hands-On Jetter Hose Maintenance
Hands-On Jetter Hose Maintenance
Online Exclusives
December 17, 2015
An old-school approach to proper hose maintenance and repair
Demystifying Utility Locating Systems
Demystifying Utility Locating Systems
Online Exclusives
December 09, 2015
Don’t be daunted by high-tech utility locators. With a little know-how, this tool can be a technician's best friend.
Chicago Water Department Employee Shot
Online Exclusives
October 28, 2015
Incident marks the second time in just over a month that a water utility employee in the US has been shot while on the job
Water & Wastewater Industry News: Oct. 26, 2015
Water & Wastewater Industry News: Oct. 26, 2015
Online Exclusives
October 26, 2015
Here's a quick roundup of industry news. Track the industry's movers and shakers, learn about company acquisitions, get the skinny on new products and more.
Say What? It’s National Protect Your Hearing Month
Say What? It’s National Protect Your Hearing Month
Online Exclusives
October 19, 2015
Once your hearing is gone, it's gone. What are you doing to protect your hearing in the workplace?