Interactive Training Course Transforms How Workers Learn Regulations and Safe Practices for Trench and Excavation Projects STAMFORD, Conn., December 18, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Rentals, Inc.

Spring, that time of renewal, is also the time that we spring into action outdoors, be it to plant or remove a tree, bush, or undertake some other project on our property. That likely requires digging ...

April is National Safe Digging Month – dedicated to bringing attention to the importance of calling 811 before beginning any digging or demolishing project to avoid damaging underground utility lines.

Recognizing that excavation is one of the most hazardous construction operations, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) will host a webinar on excavation safety in the construction industry ...

Did you know that contractors in New Mexico are legally required to contact NM811 before excavating, blasting, or moving ...

Spring is in the air and for many of us, that means tackling outdoor projects — whether planting a new tree, installing a fence or upgrading our landscaping. But before grabbing that shovel, there’s ...

“Dig Safe, it’s smart, it’s free and it’s the law.” Many will recognize those words spoken by Roger Cook, the late, beloved landscaper from PBS’ “This Old House,” extolling the virtues of a free ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (XCEL ENERGY PRESS RELEASE) - Xcel Energy is advising customers who are eager to start their spring planting or landscaping to always call 8-1-1 to have underground utility lines ...

According to Texas 811 officials, every six minutes an underground utility line is damaged in the United States. On Thursday, Texas 811 organized a Hill Country excavation safety day to teach the ...

Excavations and trenches have become so commonplace on worksites that some employers and employees have developed a sense of complacency with some of the most basic requirements of excavation safety.

Investigations indicate that improper planning, failure to recognize potential safety problems, and/or the lack of a formal excavation plan are the primary accident causes. Unsafe placement of spoil ...