NASSCO Safety Podcast
Welcome to the NASSCO Safety Podcast—where experience meets prevention. Host Dennis Pivin talks with industry pros about real risks, smart practices, and how to get everyone home safe. From wearing proper PPE to driving back safely from the job site and everything in-between. This podcast is all about protecting workers because safety isn’t optional. It’s essential.
NASSCO Safety Podcast
History of Safety in Underground Infrastructure
Dennis sits down with Robert Carpenter, Editor-in-Chief of Underground Infrastructure Magazine, to discuss the evolution of safety in trenchless industries. Robert reflects on the past 30 years of progress, from high accident rates in the 1990s to today’s culture of daily toolbox talks and empowered safety leadership. The conversation covers confined space hazards, trench cave-ins, and NASCO’s role in advancing safety through training modules. Robert also shares personal stories and critical lessons learned that help guide new professionals in staying safe on the job.