King County Tunes: It’s All Flushing Awesome
With tipping fees steadily increasing, King County, Wash., knew it had to do something to change customer behavior. The resulting wastewater-themed Macklemore parody — This is Flushing Awesome — has quickly become a regional favorite, garnering more than 11,000 views on YouTube. Learn more about King County’s approach and see why humor has been the best road to consumer awareness. mswmag.com/featured
Overheard Online
Despite increased attention to rollover prevention in recent years, these deadly accidents remain a major safety challenge for truck drivers. If you think you and your driver aren’t at risk, think again.
— 5 Tank Truck Rollover Myths Debunked, mswmag.com/featured
Safety Wizard: Change Behavior to Eliminate Accidents
Safety is often linked to attitude and education. Learn how a behavior-based safety program can change employee outlook and eliminate problems before they even begin. One of the biggest ways to make a difference? Positive coaching. Find out how you can empower your team to make positive changes on the job site with these practical tips. mswmag.com/featured
Time Machine: A Trip Down Underground Memory Lane
A historical display, shown at WEFTEC 2014 in New Orleans, highlights how far the water and wastewater industry has come. This special display of wooden pipes will tickle your history-loving bones. Learn more about the drilling methods used to manufacture wooden pipes and find out how this seemingly porous material kept potable water flowing throughout the country. mswmag.com/featured