Safety

Since 1994, OSHA has been working on a confined space entry rule for the construction industry. See what will change on Aug. 4 as the rule goes into effect.

EPA issues health advisory values for utilities to protect consumers from algal toxins in drinking water

Water and wastewater operators play a critical role in maintaining community health and safety.

Contamination resulting from corrosion in household plumbing is a problem that many water utilities continue to battle.

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission safety initiative achieves milestone on one of the nation’s largest water infrastructure programs.

Without state OSHA plans, water and wastewater workers are vulnerable

As a wastewater worker, you’re on the front line of the fight against communicable disease. How do you avoid illness? Here’s what WHO’s Dr. Adrianus Vlugman, had to say at this year’s WWETT Show.

Crews on the Water System Improvement Program reach 7 million safe working hours and a Chicago suburb agrees to pay back nearly $18.5 million in past due water bills.

Find out more about communicable diseases, wastewater concerns with insight from Dr. Adrianus Vlugman. In this Q&A, he addresses transmission, virus survivability and more.