Excavator Safety
Excavators are powerful and versatile machines that are used in a variety of industries, including construction, mining, and forestry. These machines can perform a wide range of tasks, from digging trenches and foundations to clearing land and removing debris. However, the power and complexity of excavators also make them potentially dangerous, especially when operated improperly […]
Two Rescued from a Trench Collapse in Duncan, SC
Two Rescued from a Trench Collapse in Duncan, SC The incident took place Friday October 21, 2022 in Spartanburg County, SC. The men were working on a construction project at Byrnes Highschool on East Main Street in Duncan, SC. It was reported that they were about 20’ below ground. One man was trapped up to […]
2022 Trench Safety Stand Down
2022 Trench Safety Stand Down Season Concludes Industry-Wide Event Reinforced Safety Training, Education (Fairfax, Virginia) – The National Utility Contractors Association’s (NUCA) Trench Safety Stand Down (TSSD) for 2022 officially ended on September 30. This year’s industry-wide event held in June reinforced a basic fact to all attendees: safety training is critical to a well-functioning […]
How to Prevent Accidents Resulting From Blind Spots
Improving Safety by Identifying Blind Spots There are a wide variety of factors that cause accidents and injuries on a job site. Every time you get into a machine for a job, you are responsible for any damage you may cause in the process of operating it. Taking the necessary steps to avoid anything that […]