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 | Nov 3, 2019 | Tailgate
During the course of construction, watch out for flying debris of all types including sparks, metal scraps, hydraulic fluid, and rocks. Sparks from a cutoff saw or pipe saw are particularly dangerous. Wear safety goggles when working with or around these types...
by Chris Nisbett | Oct 3, 2019 | Tailgate
Sooner or later you will work at or visit a construction site. Whether you are a utility worker, inspector, manager, or supervisor, a construction site may be the most hazardous environment in which you will ever work. Hazards include: Heavy equipmentHigh...