Innovations in Excavation

National Trench Safety’s (NTS) Director of Strategic Operations, Eric Juhl, traveled to the United Kingdom to visit vendors who manufacture large hydraulic bracing. But...
Isolite Inverter

Selecting the Right Inverter for Emergency Lighting Systems

New generation of pure sine wave inverters simplify installation, maintenance In the event of a building-wide power outage, electrical engineers and contractors have several options...

Supplying Headlamps

Construction companies have a duty to protect employees by providing a safe work environment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for the job. However,...
jobsite lighting

Illumination

To ensure safety and visibility on the jobsite, OSHA mandates that illumination in construction areas, ramps, runways, corridors, offices, shops, and storage areas while...
winter safety

Essential Tips for Working on Sites in Winter

Winter may be on its way, but work never stops. On a construction site, winter doesn't just bring frost—it brings a whole host of...

The Heat Is On

According to reports by the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA), almost half of heat-related deaths occur on a worker’s very first day on...

Knowing the Risks

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...

Diesel Exhaust Fluid

By Jeffrey Harmening As restrictions are being lifted across most states in the country and with warm weather upon us, it is important for truck...

Setting the Standard

There are several regulatory standards mandating the use and testing of in-service rubber insulating equipment to protect workers from electrical hazards. Regardless of the...
low-level lifts

The Magic Number

There’s nothing magical about the number 19, yet there’s a misconception that general contracting projects like framing, painting, and installing HVAC, electrical systems, or...