Tailgate Safety Meetings: USA Special Edition TSM's: Utilities & Water

Connect the excavation, the system and the surrounding community before the work starts.

Tailgate Safety Meetings: USA Special Edition TSM's: Utilities & Water contains 45 meetings for utility construction, repair, maintenance and public works teams. Written by Max McCabe, it brings together buried-service hazards, excavation, water and wastewater operations, and the controls needed when systems are opened or changed.

Topics include planning, drawings, utility locating, verification, trial holes, safe digging and responses to damaged services. The talks cover trenches, temporary support, dewatering, pipe handling, line opening, pressure testing, stored energy and trenchless activities.

The collection also explores confined spaces, sewers, atmospheric hazards, biological exposure, hygiene and rescue arrangements. Potable-water contamination prevention, treatment chemicals, channels, work near water, traffic, public access and environmental protection extend the discussion beyond the immediate repair or installation.

Inside you'll find:
- 45 structured talks for crews, supervisors and contractors.
- Practical learning points and prompts for team discussion.
- Questions with suggested answers to check understanding.
- Attendance sheets for keeping briefing records.
>Use a relevant talk before excavation, maintenance, testing or a change in service condition. Relate the discussion to verified service information, utility-owner instructions and the authorized work plan.

A practical resource for leaders who need to coordinate people, equipment and essential services while keeping everyday hazards visible.