Entries Tagged Safety

Turns out an Oregon plumber who came close to losing his life when his boss texted him to break a sewer pipe...

Amanda Swanson, 18, and Raha Kambale, 20, are participating in a six-week apprenticeship with Bill Howe Plumbing of San Diego, California. Although...

An “unprotected” trench claimed the life of a Rooter-Man employee last month when he went back to pick up a shovel. OSHA...

David Hidalgo’s first day on the job almost ended in tragedy when he was told by his boss to “break a pipe.”Joel...

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) 86th annual Education and Business Conference got underway Monday at the Planet Hollywood...

A Massachusetts plumber died Sunday from burns sustained in a home explosion last week. Roger Charpentier Jr., 68, was installing a propane-fueled furnace...

Here’s an interesting safety tip courtesy of an unexpected source: actor Tom Hanks.Hanks was recently interviewed about his role in “Captain Phillips,”...

The Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Report from the Common Ground Alliance’s (CGA) confirmed the importance of making a free call to...

It’s not complicated. If you have employees, you are subject to OSHA regulations.“Often times you see people who think they are exempt....

No one plans to get injured on the job. Likewise, employers never want conditions to be unsafe for their workers. Still, tight...

The AquaSAFE multipurpose residential PEX fire sprinkler system from Uponor is approved for use in exposed applications in accordance with the National...

Professional football players are tough. But more teams are outfitting their training camps with kiddie pools — a simple way to help...

What started as a way for Rob Sweeney to send texts and emails to his technology-challenged mother has grown into a way...

Every time you dig a trench, you are putting workers at risk. As the trench gets deeper, the risks get higher and...