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Trenching Deaths Double in 2016
Never again” he wrote on his Facebook page after a trench in which he was working collapsed in May. A month later,...
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Safety Violations in the Trench Prompt Massive Fines
They are preventable, yet still kill about 40 people every year. With all the rules to follow and guidance to help, there...
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Rules and Regs: OSHA Rule Requires Crane Operator Certification for Concrete Tank Delivery
Beginning in November 2017, anyone operating a crane delivering concrete septic tanks to a job site must be certified to do so under...
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It’s Time to Get Serious About Safety
Through its new safety-training program, the Washington On-Site Sewage Association has made an incalculable positive contribution to the industry and every technician...
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Caution! Watch Out for These Safety Violations
In 15 seconds, I am completely passed out, no more air. And that’s it.” Keith Pelzel, owner of Westside Septic Design in...
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No More Snapshots Showing Safety Violations, Please
In my position as editor of Onsite Installer, it’s critical to be vigilant in looking out for how the work of our...
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Don’t Risk Radiation Exposure
Wearing the proper personal protective equipment when doing any maintenance or repair on a septic system should be nonnegotiable. Aside from the...
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Brass Knuckle’s N-FOG PLUS a Big Step Forward in Anti-Fog Eyewear
“Fogging caused by sweating and humidity make safety glasses unwearable.”If you’ve ever heard this complaint from employees who need protective eyewear on...
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Trenches Don’t Have to be Deep to be Dangerous
Unfortunately, we hear all too often about workers getting injured in accidents caused by trench cave-ins. Some workers are severely injured and...
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Make Your Trucks and Equipment Safer
With a wealth of aftermarket vehicle and equipment safety devices available to onsite installers, deciding what to buy is a combination of...
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All Trenching Cave-Ins Are Avoidable
The risks, including death, are well known. Despite being easily prevented, cave-ins during trenching and excavation work continue to occur, killing an...
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Pathogen Protection System Designed For Jet Truck Operators
Problem: Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) became aware of new and dangerous pathogens found in wastewater in a study published in m-Bio magazine...
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How to Establish a Culture of Safety
All businesses need to take reasonable efforts to ensure the safety and physical well-being of their employees, but maintaining high standards of...
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It’s National Protect Your Hearing Month
The ability to hear is something most people probably take for granted until it’s gone. October is National Protect Your Hearing Month,...
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Cable Hound Sniffs Out Underground Cables With Noise Suppression Technology
The Cable Hound Receiver with DSP noise suppression uses state-of-the-art digital signal processing to filter out virtually all unwanted noise. This allows...
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Slow Down ... Think About Working Safely
I caught up with an installer in the Midwest the other day, and he was stressed out about falling behind in his...












