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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...









