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Carla Housh

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Friday, 01 June 2007 11:58

Training Development

A wide variety of on-site and online training programs from the industry's suppliers are available to utility safety professionals. In addition, trainers and educators are prepared to offer a range of courses.

Monday, 01 December 2008 21:32

How to Choose and Use Ergonomic Hand Tools

Drop into any hardware store or home improvement center, and you’re likely to find aisles full of tools labeled “ergonomic.” But what exactly does that mean? Simply put, ergonomics is the science of designing and producing tools and other work-related implements that improve a worker’s efficiency while reducing discomfort, fatigue, and risk of injury.

Wednesday, 01 October 2008 23:38

Preventing Underground Damage

Construction professionals understand the importance of not damaging buried utilities while performing any type of new construction and maintenance work. Even so, accidental strikes of underground utility lines continue to interrupt essential services, cause millions of dollars in damage, result in serious injuries, and in some cases, loss of life.

Friday, 01 August 2008 22:36

Free Climbing vs. Safer Climbing

San Diego Gas & Electric recently hosted a Western Fall Restraint Conference. SDG&E is moving forward in establishing safer climbing practices and knew they would benefit from bringing their western partners together to share what has worked for them in launching a new program, best practices, equipment concerns and overall experiences.

CUSPGreenLearn about the advantages of becoming a credentialed utility safety professional in today’s transitioning workforce.

Monday, 01 June 2009 01:04

Making Safety a Core Value

E.ON U.S. recently introduced its next phase of safety development at its Operation Safety Summit.

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