by Chris Nisbett | Nov 15, 2023 | Tailgate
If you’re involved with water utility maintenance or construction, sooner or later, you’re going tobe involved in trenching operations. And, despite all the classic slapstick movie routines youmay have seen through the years, safely excavating and working in an open...
by Chris Nisbett | Feb 3, 2022 | Tailgate
More and more people, working in offices, in mechanics—everywhere—seem to be plagued with carpal tunnel syndrome, a medical problem of the wrist and its primary nerve, the median nerve. Carpal tunnel causes numbness and tingling in the fingers and can interfere...
by Chris Nisbett | Jan 3, 2022 | Tailgate
Hypothermia is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it. Remember, normal body temperature is approximately 37 degrees C (98.6 degrees F). When cold weather causes this temperature to go down, serious...
by Chris Nisbett | Dec 3, 2021 | Tailgate
Utility workers often encounter situations in which they are required to work with electricity or must be around energized tools or equipment. The most important thing to remember when performing work in these situations is that you should always consider...
by Chris Nisbett | Nov 3, 2021 | Tailgate
What if you knew a killer was stalking your home? A silent, deadly killer that could steal away your family’s lives without any warning? Wouldn’t you do something about it? That can be the case with carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is an...
by Chris Nisbett | Jun 17, 2021 | Tailgate
Using a company vehicle means you have a responsibility to ensure, not only your safety, but also that of any passengers and fellow drivers. Because the vehicle may have been driven previously by several other people, it’s a good idea to take a few minutes to check...
