Safety Talk

What’s at Stake? Increasingly, utilities are installing much of their services underground. Underground utilities are not as prone to weather interrupting service. There is less risk of damage to the lines from machinery or other business operations such as farming. Underground services also improve the general appearance of the communities served by the utilities. What’s the Danger? Working underground, utility workers risk exposure to dangerous excavations and risky excavation practices and working in vaults or manholes that are considered confined spaces. Atmospheric conditions that may occur underground include engulfment, exposure to toxic gases, the presence of explosive or flammable gases, and low oxygen […]