These resources below represent topics most prevelant in maintining a safe and healthy utility infrastructure construction site. The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ resources are co-produced by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Utility Infrastructure Division and the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Utility Infrastructure Safety Committee. The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Resources- Trenching and Excavation Saftey Checklist (PDF) (DOC)
- Digging Operations Flow Chart (PDF) (DOC)
- Excavation Operations Field Guide (PDF) (DOC)
Confined Space Entry
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Resources OSHA Resources- (OSHA Fact Sheet)
Silica Standard
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Resources- ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ WebEd - (Enter Password CSC4)
Other Safety Topics
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Resources- Field Guide - Rigging Inspection Log (PDF) (DOC)
- Safety Checklist - Hazard Communication/GHS (PDF) (DOC)