The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published 2022 injury and illness data based on reports by more...
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Product Spotlight: Hydrovac truck designed to meet weight restrictions
The VHX Series of hydrovac trucks from GapVax fits the mold for businesses eyeing a solution for all-around hydroexcavation projects in a...
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Is Your Crew Suffering From Service Fatigue?
Does it feel like no matter how hard you try to please your customer, it isn’t enough? Are you in charge of...
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New 'Be Safe' Site Aims to Elevate Industry Safety Practices
Distribution Contractors Association has dedicated a new Be Safe auxiliary microsite (www.dcabesafe.com) to foster risk awareness and mitigation within the construction industry.The site...
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Advanced System Monitoring Takes the Guesswork Out of Troubleshooting
A colleague pointed us to an article recently about smart toilets. This is what happens when people learn you are into sewage;...
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Create a Lightning Safety Plan to Protect Your Field Technicians
Recently I was made aware of a report from Florida about lightning striking a metal septic tank, which caused it to explode....
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Product Spotlight - March 2023
Remote systems keep workers out of harm’s way
An easy way to avoid workplace accidents and increase efficiency is to move personnel away from...
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Product News - March 2023
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SJE Rhombus Model 112 with new simplex controller
SJE Rhombus has redesigned its Model 112 control panel that controls one 120-, 208-, 240-volt single-phase...
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Normalizing Deviant Safety Practices Is an Accident Waiting To Happen
In January 1986 a significant and tragic event happened that was completely preventable. The space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after taking...
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Even the Smallest Pumping Business Needs a Safety Program
There is no picture-perfect template for managing a safety program. Everything that makes your company unique provides a reason to develop a...
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Why Mental Health Is the New Frontier in Job Safety
Psychological safety is the new frontier in the field of occupational health and safety (OH&S), according to Kim MacDonald, founder and CEO...
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Staying Safe in the Cold: Tips for Outdoor Workers
Colder temps present some hazards we need to remember before heading outside.
The effects of cold weather on employees working outside can cause...
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The Year’s Top Safety Violations
While workplaces across the country have introduced new safety guidelines and regulations in recent years to significantly reduce workplace injuries — down...
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How to Prepare for a Surprise OSHA Audit
OSHA audits can happen at any time, and sometimes with little or no advance warning. Because you never know for sure when...
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Double Down on Customer Education for 2023
It’s time to recover from the New Year’s Eve party hangover, put away the party favors, and get back to the serious...
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Tips for Staying Healthy on the Job
On-the-job safety hazards put pumpers' and plumbers' health at risk every time they step onto a job site, with some of the...
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Who Is Your Competent Person?
Every person on a job site is responsible not only for his or her own safety but also the safety of those...











