Employees in the water and sewer industry are sometimes asked to perform certain hazardous tasks. These tasks, like trenching, confined-space entry, lockout/tagout and others involve putting our safety at risk if we are not performing the tasks in the safest possible manner.
We all know the risks, but have you ever taken a step back and looked at your work tasks and wondered if there was a safer way of performing your tasks? Asking the “What if?” questions that can provide you with the knowledge you need to become aware of a potential hazard on the job site can save you



















