The Importance of Trench Safety: A Life-Saving Rescue in Lufkin Safety should always be a top priority in any work environment, especially when it involves potentially hazardous conditions. Trenches, although necessary for many construction and infrastructure projects, can pose significant risks to workers. A recent incident in Lufkin, Texas serves as a reminder of the…
Prioritizing Workplace Safety: National Safety Month and Trench Safety Month As June rolls around, it’s crucial to recognize and prioritize workplace safety. The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) and its Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA) join the National Safety Council in acknowledging June as National Safety Month. This month-long campaign aims to…
The Importance of Trench Safety: A Harrowing Rescue and its Lessons Introduction: Construction sites are known for their potential dangers, and ensuring the safety of workers should always be a top priority. A recent incident at a National City construction site serves as a stark reminder of the importance of trench safety. In a gripping…
Enhancing Safety Measures: The Importance of Trench Safety Training Safety should always be a top priority, especially in high-risk industries like utility and excavation work. Ensuring the well-being of workers and preventing accidents should be a collective responsibility. In this context, the Live Trench Training event to be held on June 2, 2023 is a…
Importance of Trench Safety: Cedar Rapids Firefighters Rescue Trapped Worker Trench collapses pose a serious risk to workers in various industries, often leading to injuries or fatalities. Recently, the Cedar Rapids Fire Department (CRFD) successfully extricated a private utility contractor who was trapped in a trench collapse. This incident highlights the critical importance of trench…
Ensuring Safety Below Ground: Lubbock Mayor Payne Recognizes ‘Digging Deep in Lubbock Workshop 2023’ On May 23, 2023, the City of Lubbock took an important step toward promoting trenching and excavation safety by presenting a proclamation to recognize the ‘Digging Deep in Lubbock Workshop 2023.’ Led by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and…
Chesapeake Utilities Subsidiaries Recognized as Top Safety Performers by the American Gas Association Dover, Del., May 25, 2023 – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) and its subsidiaries, Florida Public Utilities Company, Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company, and Aspire Energy of Ohio, have been honored by the American Gas Association (AGA) as top safety performers in…
Trench Hazard Negligence Tragedy Strikes: Negligence Exposes Workers to Trench Hazards In late December 2022, a devastating incident at a residential worksite in Aurora, Colorado resulted in the tragic death of a 23-year-old worker. The incident shed light on the alarming disregard for safety regulations by Coronado Excavation of Sewer and Water Repair LLC, a…
CENTEGIX®, a leader in incident response solutions, has unveiled a groundbreaking digital mapping solution called Safety Blueprint™. This innovative technology revolutionizes safety planning and incident response by combining real-time alerts and GPS/GIS location details of safety assets with a multi-layered map that includes building floor plans and exterior spaces. Safety Blueprint is ideal for various…
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is holding its first-ever “Stand Down to Save Lives” event from May 15-19. The campaign aims to promote the importance of miner safety and health and stop the alarming rise in the number of miners killed on the job this year. As of now,…