Safety Articles

When it comes to waterblasting safety, PPE should be your last line of defense.

Working outside in freezing temps can be dangerous. Here are some helpful tips to get you through the winter.

In this week’s news briefs, California is examining more closely how the water sector plays into the climate issue, and a firm determines the reason for a Texas plant’s elevated H2S levels that killed two workers.

Wireless headsets can help avoid costly miscommunications

6 ways wireless headsets protect DOT crews

An all-star operations team shares what it was like to compete in Germany. Turns out things aren't so different worldwide when it comes to water.

The Trench Safety Stand Down encourages contractors and municipalities to raise awareness of trenching and excavation hazards during the week of June 20-24.

In this week’s news briefs, a village is fined for exposing a worker to deadly gases, Chicago will spend $119 million to rehabilitate its aging brick sewers, and Tennessee receives funding for infrastructure improvements.

Employees who oversee emergency response and recovery activities can take this EPA webinar to earn continuing education credits

May 24 is National Heat Awareness Day. With the dog days of summer right around the corner, municipal workers need to be reminded about the dangers of heat stroke.

Make sure your hydroexcavator and combo truck operators are properly equipped for all conditions.

Looking for education opportunities in the water and wastewater industry? Check out this updated listing of upcoming events from around the country.

Three essential pieces of personal protective equipment every high-pressure jetter operator needs