Lightning strike myths, facts, and protection
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While thunderstorms put on a good summer show, they can be deadly, as lightning is very hard to predict. Lightning strikes are one of the leading weather-related causes of death […]
Wearing proper personal protective equipment on a job site
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Construction sites pose a number of potential dangers and personal protective equipment is one way to protect yourself from these hazards. Every piece is designed to minimize the risk of […]
Body Harness Inspection
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In our latest video, Safety Director Mike Anderson walks us through the steps of inspecting a body harness properly, and its important to do before every use to prevent injury […]
Nickle employees mark 7 years without a lost-time accident
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Today, February 1, 2017, Nickle Electrical reached an astonishing milestone and set another safety record. Employees have now worked seven years without a lost-time accident! This accomplishment would not be […]
Smoke Detector Safety
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In this video, Junior Estimator Scott Estep discusses the importance of having smoke alarms in your home. He reviews different types of detectors, how they work, where they should be […]
Uncommon home fire hazards
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There are many obvious fire hazards: faulty wiring, unattended candles, smoking in the home. But there are quite a few hazards that aren’t so noticeable. Even when you think you’re […]
Winter job site safety
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There are hazards at every construction site, no matter the time of day or year. But winter is coming and the majority of construction work takes place outside, so employees […]
Fall for these Autumn safety tips
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While safety is important throughout the entire year, there are a few safety precautions to take as we enter the cool autumn and winter seasons. Be safe on Halloween. […]
Water-damaged electrical equipment
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Any type of electrical equipment, wiring, mechanisms, appliances, etc. that get wet or are submerged in water can be extremely dangerous. Water damage is commonly caused by area flooding. After […]
Electrical Safety Month #4 – Temporary Power
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For the final week of Electrical Safety Month, Safety Director Mike Anderson and Foreman Rob Basara discuss temporary power safety on a job site. https://youtu.be/IQS0ROFGA1Q