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 | 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 | Sep 3, 2019 | Tailgate
Ladders are useful tools for extending our reach. Unfortunately, each year many people are injured while using ladders. Falls, including those from ladders, scaffolds, and elevated platforms, are the number two cause of workplace deaths. To avoid...
by Chris Nisbett | May 23, 2017 | How To
I am often asked, ‘what makes up a good program?’ ‘What is involved in program creating?’ The answer can be simple, legislation backed, knowledge of the equipment, and a commitment to knowledge transfer. I spend time reading legislation to determine what...
by Chris Nisbett | Apr 9, 2017 | Tailgate
An often-overlooked safety precaution is proper training for forklift operators. Even if your utility has instituted formal forklift operator training, a review of important practices will help you operate a forklift safely, both in a building and on the road....
