These resources below represent topics most prevelant in maintining a safe and healthy utility infrastructure construction site. The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ resources are co-produced by the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Utility Infrastructure Division and the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Utility Infrastructure Safety Committee. The »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Resources are presented in both PDF format (for quick use) and Word Doc format (for editing). The OSHA resources are produced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the US Department of Labor. The NIOSH Resources are produced by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a U.S. federal agency that conducts research and makes recommendations to prevent worker injury and illness.
Underground Utility Damage Prevention
Common Ground Alliance Resources- List of Call Centers and State Law Elements (PDF)
Trenching, Excavation, and Tunneling Safety
»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Resources- Trenching and Excavation Saftey Checklist (PDF) (DOC)
- Digging Operations Flow Chart (PDF) (DOC)
- Excavation Operations Field Guide (PDF) (DOC)
Confined Space Entry
»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Resources OSHA Resources- (OSHA Fact Sheet)
Silica Standard
»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Resources- »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ WebEd - (Enter Password CSC4)
Other Safety Topics
»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Resources- Field Guide - Rigging Inspection Log (PDF) (DOC)
- Safety Checklist - Hazard Communication/GHS (PDF) (DOC)