Whether you work in a wastewater treatment facility, on a sewer collections system maintenance inspection and rehabilitation crew, or in residential plumbing cleaning inspection and rehabilitation services, sewer work can pose risks to your health and safety.
General best practices on top of regional or individual health and safety regulations can be an employee’s best line of defense. These suggestions are not intended to replace existing policies or procedures and are not all-inclusive.Waterborne disease is a major concern for wastewater workers. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health currently has no official recommendations regarding vaccinations for workers who are in

















