Safety Articles

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

A recent study in the onsite wastewater industry has implications for treatment plant employees. Find out where your greatest risks might be and how you can increase protection.

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.

Confined-space entry deaths continue to make headlines. Learn how the proper gas detector could save your life.

Whether it’s for emergency repairs or routine maintenance, municipalities weigh in on the advantages of working at night along with the obvious risks.

Interested in learning more about wastewater and communicable disease — including Ebola? Register today for a free program at this year's WWETT show.

In this week’s news, old pipelines are suspect in a deadly natural gas explosion. Also, a $3.4 billion project will increase San Antonio’s water supply.

With the winter getting uglier, work zone safety becomes even more important.

As researchers investigate questions, municipal workers can take simple, prudent steps to protect themselves.