Project Uptime
Project Uptime
14 Tools Every Electrician Needs
July 23, 2019
Every experienced electrician has a set of tools that he or she considers essential. Of course, depending on the work, the tools may vary. Electricians also need personal...
High-Decibel EvacTags Facilitate Faster Worksite Evacuations
July 22, 2019
When it comes to safely and efficiently evacuating a jobsite, two factors rule the day: having a detailed site-specific evacuation plan in place, and having a way to ensure that...
United Rentals Intern Appreciation Spotlights
July 19, 2019
United Rentals welcomed a talented and motivated group of interns to its team during for the summer of 2019. These college students worked at local United Rentals branches...
Using Technology to Recruit New Talent to Construction Jobs
July 17, 2019
Construction companies are keen to attract new talent to the industry, and to their companies, in order to fill the sizable gap left by retiring boomers and help solve the skilled...
Ground Penetrating Radar Results Anyone Can Understand
July 12, 2019
A buried utility line is struck about once every six minutes, according to the Common Ground Alliance. That statistic should worry any jobsite manager who needs to trench or...
Understanding OSHA’s Trench Box Requirements
July 8, 2019
For some contractors, confusion exists around OSHA’s trench box requirements. Understanding when it’s appropriate to use a trench box and how to use one according to regulation is...
Report: Construction Workers' First Year is Most Dangerous
June 27, 2019
Construction injuries can happen to anyone, which is why seasoned workers need to guard against complacency. But new workers are especially vulnerable. A case study from the CPWR...
United Rentals Branch Manager Reveals Secrets Behind Safety Record
June 26, 2019
Staying accident-free is largely a question of culture. What is the secret sauce that has helped keep the United Rentals branch in Warrensburg, Missouri, accident and injury free...
Conveying the “Why” as Part of Your Safety Culture
June 25, 2019
As workers become comfortable in their jobs, a sense of invincibility sometimes takes hold, and it may occasionally result in carelessness. In an industry like construction, the...
Trench Safety By the Numbers
June 18, 2019
Trench work can be complicated. It’s also potentially dangerous, as evidenced by troubling fatality rates. In April 2019, the industry saw more trench fatalities than in any...