New studies highlight the fact that it is essential for those in the industry to commit to wearing PPE to protect themselves.
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Entries Tagged Safety
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Water and Wastewater: No Industry is More Essential
In its response to the corona virus pandemic, the federal government earlier this month identified you as essential critical infrastructure workers. At...
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Are Septic System Professionals at a Greater Risk for COVID-19?
Onsite sewage system service providers and installers who clean out septic, holding and pump tanks along with aerobic treatment units, and perform...
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Little Girl’s Death Reminds Us That Securing Septic Lids Is Still a Concern
Do you remember the story of Amari Harley?
Maybe you don’t remember his name, but you probably will recall the story. Amari was...
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Two Septic Installers Killed in Long Island Trench Collapse
Even in the best of circumstances, excavation is dangerous work, which is why it’s best left to you — the professionals. But...
Blogs
Keep Your Onsite Technicians Warm With High-Tech Clothing
When the polar vortex hit the U.S. last year, you may have noticed that many people — but not all — stopped working....
Editorial
My Best Wishes for a Successful 2020
We’ve ushered out the 2010s, a decade of great change in the world of decentralized wastewater treatment, and are embarking on a...
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The Most-Read Articles of 2019
As the end of the year approaches, here’s a recap of the top stories on www.onsiteinstaller.com. If you missed any of these,...
Editorial
Follow These Tips to Beat the Summer Heat
Have you heard this old summertime line? “It’s so hot outside you could fry an egg on the sidewalk.” If you’re going...
Editorial
Make Sure Your Team Is Prepared When Disaster Strikes
If your crew member was pressure testing a pipe when suddenly the plug was blown out and that worker was thrown from...
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Methamphetamine Labs and Septic Systems
Methamphetamine, commonly referred to as meth, is a toxic and highly addictive drug that is made in makeshift labs. It is also...
Editorial
Keep Communication Lines Open to Resolve OSHA Safety Violations
At some point, you may have heard a horror story about someone getting fired or demoted for reporting a safety violation.
In fact,...
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Septic Tanks Can Hold Dangerous Levels of Chemo Drugs
Editor’s note: This article is a direct follow-up to "Could Your Septic Job Make You Sick?" It is also related to "The Problem...
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Advice for In-Home Cleanup of Sewage Spills and Flooding
The first priority when dealing with the aftermath of flooding or a large sewage backup is your customer’s safety. There is an important...

















