Utilities

Cleveland — The American Ladder Institute is conducting a special webinar series during National Ladder Safety Month.

Fairfax, VA — The National Utility Contractors Association is encouraging “anyone who wants to prevent trenching and excavation hazards in the workplace” to participate in the 10th annual Trench Safety Stand Down.

Watertown, SD — Communications tower industry stakeholders concerned about possible fraudulent worker training certifications can use technology as a screening tool, according to a new video from NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association.

What can be done to prevent excessive lead exposure to keep utility workers safe?

Cincinnati — Utility workers have the highest occurrence of hearing loss among noise-exposed workers in all industries, results of a recent NIOSH study show.

Dayton, OH — A new video from NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association explores updates to the American National Standards Institute/American Society of Safety Professionals A10.48-2023 standard covering pre-job planning.

Washington — OSHA is warning workers involved in the recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene to be aware of hazards caused by flooding, power outages, structural damage, fallen trees and storm debris.

Watertown, SD — Not all first aid kits are created equal, communication tower industry expert Brandon Foster emphasizes in a new video from NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association.

St. Paul, MN — Legislation recently signed into law by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) updates excavation safety statutes with utility worker safety in mind.

Watertown, SD — “How am I going to use this rope? What am I protecting against? What characteristics does it need to have?”