Safety

The second annual Southwest Oil & Gas Awards gala was held in Dallas, Texas, on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Westin Park Central....

Like a hungry lion, waterblasting machines are big, bad and dangerous. Treat them right, though, and you can make them purr like...

More than 26 percent of septic systems in Minnesota have been installed in the last 12 years, according to the Minnesota Pollution...

The PantherGuard line of high-tech disposable hand protection from Global Glove & Safety Manufacturing is available in three styles. The 675PF is...

As the oil and gas fracking boom continues, business opportunities exist for truckers and pumpers located near those areas who are interested...

When faced with a licensing exam, don't struggle with test anxiety! Use the question below and others from our Exam Study Guide...

In wastewater treatment facilities, it’s not uncommon for operators to work either alone or in isolation from other employees. And in the...

How many safety glasses do you have in stock right now? Do you know how many you go through in a month...

Back in August, as I was wrapping up the editorial for this issue of Cleaner, I received an email from an industry...

Yet another industry professional was severely injured by a trench collapse. Bill Galena of Filers Plumbing and Heating in Grove City, Penn.,...

After 30 years in the business, Gary Toothe’s job is to train people in the correct way to use water under pressure...

Editor's Update: According to an Oct. 17 WEF press release, the CDC is preparing guidance for wastewater sector workers. The guidance, "Interim...

Fume hood blowers from HEMCO Corp. are designed to exhaust corrosive fumes, humid or polluted air, gases and odors. The standard or...

The BSQ series railing safety system from Beacon is designed to meet OSHA and ANSI standards. The steel railings can be installed...

Do your operators work alone? Are they isolated, working in a remote part of a facility? Or perhaps your operators are alone...

Effective written communication is a critical component of a well-run wastewater treatment facility. Not only does it improve the work environment, but...

A few months ago I addressed some safety concerns for onsite system service providers and inspectors. As I continue to travel around...