Quick and efficient communication leads to better job outcomes and allows contractors to respond to job emergencies promptly

Neglecting to use basic small tools and PPE the proper way can cause just as much injury as more obvious work hazards

Dual-camera monitoring system dramatically reduces driver distractions for Texas contractor

A commitment to safety requires actively seeking employee involvement, and it starts from the top down

Taking a proactive approach with in-house safety checks is good for business

Ongoing training helps keep your employees safe on the job

Plumbers aren’t expected to be expert excavator operators, so you may sub out that work when it’s necessary. But your profit margins will of course be better if you can handle the work yourself, and it is possible to do so effectively and safely.

Eventually buildings sitting dormant will reopen and plumbing systems will have to be prepared for regular use again. Here’s some important advice regarding that from the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.

Everyone can come together to help get more working restrooms in areas of the world that are lacking them

Soil classification, knowing which technology to go with will help you and your crews remain safe in the trenches

A consulting program prevents penalties and gives contractors an opportunity to head off issues before they begin

Employees serving as whistleblowers and reporting safety concerns have ways to protect themselves if the employer retaliates

Heated workwear category growing in trade industries as a way to keep workers safe, and increase productivity.

Virginia Tech professors awarded research contracts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Make sure you know all of your legal rights so that you can handle the ramifications of a job site injury as stress-free as possible

The legalization of cannabis in some states has muddied the waters when it comes to employee drug testing

Your crews have a lot of safety concerns on any work site. Be sure to have them protected while they're on the road.

To mark June being National Safety Month, here’s a compilation of past Plumber articles focused on safety