Listen in for updates on the Middle and East Tennessee chapters of the National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA). We interview your fellow ditch-digging contractor members, the associate members who help make our work possible, and special guests from around the industry. We also provide board meeting follow ups, special event highlights, and anything else that will help you "keep digging Tennessee!"
This week we talk about 3 trench collapses that happened the previous week. Two of them happened very near our chapters.By NUCA of Middle TN
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Matt reviews 3 trench collapses that happened in December of 2020.By NUCA of Middle TN
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NUCA Lobbyist Zack Perconti from Wyman & Associates
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Carl Vasquez, Director of Safety for NUCA
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This week we talk with Carl Vasquez the new Direct of safety for NUCA.By NUCA of Middle TN
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NUCA of Middle TN Recent Board Meeting
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This episode we will hear the audio from the recent NUCA of Middle TN board Zoom meeting.By NUCA of Middle TN
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Happy Thanksgiving and Quick Covid-19 Reminder
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In this episode we hear what was discussed on the Safety Round Table hosted by NUCA of Middle TN.By NUCA of Middle TN
This week we go over some recent trench collapses and fines reported by OSHA in Q3By NUCA of Middle TN
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Utility Coordination with Mickey Hamilton from Gresham Smith
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Mickey Hamilton contact mickey.hamilton@greshamsmith.com Gresham Smith websiteBy NUCA of Middle TN
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NUCA of East TN Summit Experience and Board Meeting Follow Up
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This week we chat with Wendi and Michale from NUCA of East TN. We talk about their experience with the Washington Summit and get some info from a recent board meeting.By NUCA of Middle TN
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Special Edition: Electric Safety With Middle Tennessee Electric
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Video for the electric demo trailer, click here Mid TN Electric website click hereBy NUCA of Middle TN
This week we discuss the Three Safety Principles and some upcoming events.By NUCA of Middle TN
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Special Edition: Gas Safety With Cliff Swoape From Middle TN Natural Gas
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In this episode we talk to Cliff Swoape from Middle TN Natural Gas. Cliff gives us some do's and don'ts of working around existing gas lines.By NUCA of Middle TN
Click Here to find the NUCA of KY chapter website.By NUCA of Middle TN
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Special Edition: Excavator Safety Day Exposing Utilities Safety
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In this episode we go over some tips on how excavators should safely uncover existing utilities.By NUCA of Middle TN
This week we chat with Steven Henderson from Sites & Harbison. Stevens group specialize in construction law.By NUCA of Middle TN
In this episode we go over the layout of the special episodes for this month. During the month of October we will be doing a special episode on Friday each week. Last year NUCA of Middle TN partnered with Town of Smyrna, TN 811, Duke Energy and Middle TN Electric to host an Excavator Safety Day. This year due to COVID-19, we are looking for virtual…
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2020 Washington Summit Follow Up From Middle TN
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This week we talk with Joe Tipton from HOBAS Pipe, Craig Ingram from TN811 and Natalie Hansen from NUCA of Middle TN. We recap the Washington Summit and find out how the meetings with Congress went for the Middle TN area.By NUCA of Middle TN
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Washington Summit Preview and Thank You Heather
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In this episode we talk with Heather Jones about the Washington Summit and say thank you to her, for her time as Interim Executive Director.By NUCA of Middle TN
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Confined Space Safety & Both TN Chapters Welcome New EDs
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Contact Steven Whitehouse at swhitehous@ur.com Click to view the Confined Space Checklist Steven refers to.By NUCA of Middle TN
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HARCO Fittings - New Member of Both NUCA of Middle and East TN
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This week we chat with Mike Adams VP of NUCA of East TN to talk about the partnership of East and Middle TN on the podcast. Then we talk to a new member of both chapters Harco Fittings.By NUCA of Middle TN
This week we talk with Aaron Witt from BuilWitt about his mission to make dirt cool again.By NUCA of Middle TN
This week we talk with new member Brian Anderson from Bear Construction. Bear is one of the newest members to the NUCA of Middle TN voice.By NUCA of Middle TN
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NUCA of Middle TN Board Meeting Follow-Up
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Work Zone Traffic During COVID-19 & School Zone Safety
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Interview with Commissioner of Transportation Clay Bright
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Click here to view the work zone stats mentioned by Commissioner Bright.By NUCA of Middle TN
We talk about some chapter news and go over two very recent trench collapses.By NUCA of Middle TN
I go over some tips for keeping you and your people safe from heat exhaustion/stroke while protecting your skin from the sun.By NUCA of Middle TN
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Economic Recovery Group Leader and Commissioner of Tourism, Mark Ezell
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The Tennessee Pledge Economic Tracker TN COVID-19 StatsBy NUCA of Middle TN
Visit TOSHA's website to access the COVID-19 resources mentioned in this episode and to sign up for the TOSHA Newsletter.By NUCA of Middle TN
Use this link to sign up for United Rentals trench safety webinars Steven Whitehouse - United Rentals swhitehous@ur.com 615-419-2379 Google AlertBy NUCA of Middle TN
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Hello Heather the new Interim Executive Director
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In this episode we talk with Heather Jones. Heather is the new interim Executive Director for the chapter. We find out a little about her background and what's coming up for the chapter.By NUCA of Middle TN
Roger Cox is the owner and president of ACTS Now, a damage prevention consulting agency. ACTS Now publishes the Tennessee 811 Magazine and coordinates the Tennessee Damage Prevention Summit alongside Tennessee811. Save the date for the 2021 summit and plan to attend Roger's full damage investigations class to get the detail we didn't have time to c…
In this episode we have a quick refresher on heat illness and we hear a goodbye from chapter ED Juda Hamby.By NUCA of Middle TN
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Tornado Relief. Hear from the NUCA of Middle TN members affected by the tornados.
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In this episode we talk to the four chapter members that were hit hard by the tornadoes.By NUCA of Middle TN
Click here to find the ServePro web site. Contact Jason Trotter at 615.505.9591 cell, 615-731-4222 Office or jason.trotter@here2help.comBy NUCA of Middle TN
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Week 4 of the Tool Box Talk Contest. We discuss the "marking color code" with TN 811
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Click here to view the downloadable version of the CGA Best Practice book. Use this link for the Milwaukee promotion at Care Supply. Click TN811 to see the YouTube seriesBy NUCA of Middle TN
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Safe Digging Month Tool Box Talk Contest Week 3, Positive Response. Interview with Chris Thomas from Thompson Cat
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Click here to see a video on Positive Response from TN811. Chris.thomas@tmcat.com These links are for the CAT features discussed on the show. Camera system E-fence 2D TechBy NUCA of Middle TN
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Safe Digging Month Tool Box Talk Contest Week 2: What Excavators Need to Now About The Dig Law
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We deliver this weeks Tool box Talk for the contest.By NUCA of Middle TN
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NUCA of East Tennessee Chapter Update, COVID-19 in East TN and PPP Discussion
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Safe Digging Month Tool Box Talk Contest Week 1
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https://commongroundalliance.com/programs/best-practices the above link will take you to the CGA best practice book.By NUCA of Middle TN
List of resources we talked about in the show: TN COVID-19 Hotlines 833-556-2476 and 877-857-2945. The website is www.tn.gov/health For the DIY hand washing station visit https://www.instructables.com/id/Camp-Sink-Temporary-Hand-Washing-Station/By NUCA of Middle TN
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In our very first NUCA of Middle TN podcast we get to know the new CEO of NUCA Doug Carlson.By NUCA of Middle TN