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Staying Safe In Cooler Weather
It’s a good idea to start preparing for colder weather now rather than waiting until we are already freezing.
Petticoat-Schmitt
Oct 8, 2023


It's Not Easy Being Green
I was recently asked, “What is the biggest safety issue that you face?”. I had to think about that for a minute because the management...
Petticoat-Schmitt
Sep 17, 2023


Trench Boxes
One of the most frequently used tools of utility construction is the trench box. The NUCA Safety Newsletter, Volume 33, issue 3 had a...
Petticoat-Schmitt
Aug 11, 2023


Cut Off Saw Safety
Every utility construction company has specific tools to use in doing the job. Cut Off Saws are the one standard tool that comes to mind....
Petticoat-Schmitt
Jul 20, 2023


Summer Safety Tips
Stay Hydrated: Heat kills more than 600 people a year in the US. Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Those most...
Petticoat-Schmitt
Jun 14, 2023


Risk Management – What Is It?
Risk Management Defined: Risk Management is the process of identifying, assessing and controlling risks arising from operational factors...
Petticoat-Schmitt
Apr 24, 2023


CPR/First Aid and AED Training
“DO SOMETHING” Most of America was watching January 2 when Damar Hamlin received CPR on the field when he went into cardiac arrest during...
Petticoat-Schmitt
Mar 31, 2023


How does a three-legged stool relate to safety?
There are dozens of analogies related to the three-legged stool illustration. The Engineering diagram here gives us an idea of what...
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Mar 6, 2023


Rules vs Guidelines
When I am faced with a member of our team that has a problem with compliance, I’m always curious why they choose to circumvent the...
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Feb 21, 2023
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