Safety

All wastewater will contain fecal coliforms. These bacteria are present in the intestines of all warm-blooded animals, including humans. Although they are...

The words pumper Wade Dooley wrote in a column 11 years ago come back to me every time we experience another tragedy...

None of us have been unmoved by the coverage of last year’s disastrous hurricane season, where Harvey, Irma and Maria wreaked havoc...

Safety is paramount. No matter the line of work you’re in, it’s critical to do everything in your power to keep employees...

Never again” he wrote on his Facebook page after a trench in which he was working collapsed in May. A month later,...

They are preventable, yet still kill about 40 people every year. With all the rules to follow and guidance to help, there...

Beginning in November 2017, anyone operating a crane delivering concrete septic tanks to a job site must be certified to do so under...

Through its new safety-training program, the Washington On-Site Sewage Association has made an incalculable positive contribution to the industry and every technician...

In 15 seconds, I am completely passed out, no more air. And that’s it.” Keith Pelzel, owner of Westside Septic Design in...

In my position as editor of Onsite Installer, it’s critical to be vigilant in looking out for how the work of our...

Wearing the proper personal protective equipment when doing any maintenance or repair on a septic system should be nonnegotiable. Aside from the...

“Fogging caused by sweating and humidity make safety glasses unwearable.”If you’ve ever heard this complaint from employees who need protective eyewear on...

Unfortunately, we hear all too often about workers getting injured in accidents caused by trench cave-ins. Some workers are severely injured and...

With a wealth of aftermarket vehicle and equipment safety devices available to onsite installers, deciding what to buy is a combination of...

The risks, including death, are well known. Despite being easily prevented, cave-ins during trenching and excavation work continue to occur, killing an...

Problem: Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) became aware of new and dangerous pathogens found in wastewater in a study published in m-Bio magazine...

All businesses need to take reasonable efforts to ensure the safety and physical well-being of their employees, but maintaining high standards of...