Tag Archive: Safety

Rusty Nezat
Sewer Cleaning 101 – Rusty Nezat’s Goal Is to Keep...

Since starting in the sewer cleaning industry in his early teens, Malvin “Rusty” Nezat II has always known the impor...

Vacuum Excavation Safety Tips to Keep Crews Safe

Vacuum excavation is a key component in the process to expose underground utilities before construction can begin (preve...

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Construction Firms Hold Coronavirus Safety Stand Downs

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) organized the nationwide safety stand down to make sure firms and worker...

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Tech Forum: Developing A Successful Trench Safety Toolbox Talk Series

The challenges of trenching and excavation jobsite safety are faced by utility employees and contractors daily. Every em...

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How to Stay Safe While Cleaning Pipes

The use of high pressure jetting to clean pipes is now common, and it is important to remain vigilant about the potentia...

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How to Safely Handle Hose

With proper training, inspections and procedures hoses can be managed safely, benefitting both workers and the overall b...

TTC Steam-Cured CIPP Study
TTC Completes Environmental Impact Study of Steam-Cured CIPP

Recently, questions about the environmental impact of emissions from steam-cured cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) projects hav...

AEM Sewer Cleaner Safety Manual
AEM Produces New High-Pressure Sewer Cleaner Safety Manual

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has developed a “High-Pressure Sewer Cleaner Safety Manual”...

Protecting Workers from the Sun

Working outside during nice weather can be exhilarating, which is why many workers choose construction as a career. Howe...

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Last Word: Know What’s Below

On a typical day, how often do you make use of buried utilities? Even before you leave for work your alarm clock goes of...

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New WJTA High Pressure Waterjetting Safety Video Available

Created for all industry professionals who use high pressure waterjetting equipment and system, “Industry Best Pra...

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Hand in Hand: How Telematics Can Improve Driver Behavior

Where are my vehicles?  Are the routes efficient?  How are the engines performing?  Is a vehicle outside ...

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Legally Speaking: OSHA ‘Hot’ Over Heat Stress

With summer still in full swing, heat stress issues can still rear their ugly head. Don’t be caught ill-prepared f...

Raising Skin Cancer Awareness in the Construction Industry

If you work in construction, chances are you spend a lot of time outside. And if you are doing so without sun protection...