Items Tagged with 'Utility workers'

What can be done to prevent excessive lead exposure to keep utility workers safe?

Cincinnati — Utility workers have the highest occurrence of hearing loss among noise-exposed workers in all industries, results of a recent NIOSH study show.

St. Paul, MN — Legislation recently signed into law by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) updates excavation safety statutes with utility worker safety in mind.

Washington — Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the House would extend OSHA protections to public sector employees.

How can aerial devices and digger derricks be used safely in windy conditions?

Washington — Spurred by a number of deaths in which a guy wire being worked on contacted an energized high-voltage power line, OSHA has issued a hazard alert.

How can utility workers best prepare for cold-weather conditions?

Cincinnati — Workers replacing old water service lines may be exposed to lead piping or lead-contaminated soil – and could bring the metal home, a new NIOSH guidance document cautions.

Hobbs, NM — Recently introduced legislation would establish a trust fund to reimburse energy sector workers for health care costs associated with poor air quality and intense heat.

What environmental factors should electric utility crews consider when setting up aerial devices on a worksite?