These resources below represent topics most prevelant in maintining a safe and healthy utility infrastructure construction site. The Â鶹ÊÓƵresources are co-produced by the Â鶹ÊÓƵUtility Infrastructure Division and the Â鶹ÊÓƵUtility Infrastructure Safety Committee. The Â鶹ÊÓƵResources 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
Â鶹ÊÓƵResources- Trenching and Excavation Saftey Checklist (PDF) (DOC)
- Digging Operations Flow Chart (PDF) (DOC)
- Excavation Operations Field Guide (PDF) (DOC)
Confined Space Entry
Â鶹ÊÓƵResources OSHA Resources- (OSHA Fact Sheet)
Silica Standard
Â鶹ÊÓƵResources- Â鶹ÊÓƵWebEd - (Enter Password CSC4)
Other Safety Topics
Â鶹ÊÓƵResources- Field Guide - Rigging Inspection Log (PDF) (DOC)
- Safety Checklist - Hazard Communication/GHS (PDF) (DOC)