Lightweight & Cool PPE You Should Consider This Summer
SUMMER IS HERE, which means heat safety is likely back at the top of your priority list. With OSHA...
The TRUE Cost of Water Damages Checklist
The cost of damaged water pipes can easily be underestimated when only repair costs are tracked...
Damage Prevention Hero: Raymond Sonnier
#EatSleepDamagePreventionRepeat
RAYMOND SONNIER HAS SPENT THE PAST SEVEN-PLUS YEARS AS A DAMAGE...
From the Publisher: Water doesn’t explode, burn, or electrocute people.
It is rare anyone is killed due to hitting a water line, but it does happen. While injuries are...
Are You Sure THAT’S RIGHT?
If a new employee headed out to the job site carrying flags and paint when you knew he was supposed...
Fiber Builds: Prioritizing Damage Prevention through Effective Partnerships. A Case Study.
In recent years, fiber builds have become one of the main topics of concern at national, state, and...
From the Publisher – Saving Lives Through Education
Our mission at Infrastructure Resources (IR) is “Saving Lives through Education™”, which is...
Infrastructure Bill Impact: Ready for Damage Prevention Changes.
The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Bill, signed into law in November 2021, includes $550 billion in...
Pipeline Task Force
The Council for Dredging & Marine Construction Safety (CDMSC) and Coastal and Marine Opera- tors...
Locating – Did Someone Say Icky-PIC?
Back in the late 90’s, when I first trained as a locate technician, I did my ride-alongs with a...
Should Owners Sue Designers for Negligence if Utility Conflicts Severely Damage the Project?
Utility conflicts represent a risk that should be addressed early during the design phase of the...
New Technology: OH BOY or UGH!
CHANGE IS HARD! So common sense dictates change is made as easy as is possible, which is the focus...
COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS ESTABLISHED TO ADDRESS UNDERGROUND INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY
Existing utilities are at varied depths, in varied soils, made of varied materials, are varied...
Did You Know a Locator Saved Your Life Last Week? Celebrating Locator Safety & Appreciation Week
LOCATOR SAFETY & APPRECIATION Week (LSAW) is April 19-25. This annual celebration brings to the...
