Entries Tagged Safety

The warmer weather is here and often there are thoughts of longer days and outdoor activities to enjoy. However, these warmer days...

One of the biggest dangers in our industry is entering confined spaces. In the United States, over 2 million employees enter confined...

We all have reasons behind why we do what we do in life. What motivates one person may not be the same...

NASSCO’s Health and Safety Committee is excited to announce the release of a new confined space safety video available on nassco.org. This...

Backover injuries can occur in a split second and can cause severe injuries or even death. When working around large trucks and...

Crystalline silica is a common mineral found in the earth’s crust. Materials like sand, stone, concrete and mortar contain crystalline silica. It...

United Rentals to acquire H&E Rentals United Rentals and H&E Equipment Services (d/b/a H&E Rentals) announced their entry into a definitive agreement under...

Maybe you’ve heard of OSHA’s “hierarchy of controls” in a safety training class or seen it on a sign somewhere. But do...

In the water and sewer industry, there are many hazards associated with our daily tasks. One of the key components of a...

I got an email the other day from a regular Municipal Sewer & Water reader. He had kind words about the magazine,...

In the water and sewer industry, things can go bad in many ways, whether it’s industrial incidents that injure employees, medical emergencies,...

Employees in the water and sewer industry are sometimes asked to perform certain hazardous tasks. These tasks, like trenching, confined-space entry, lockout/tagout...

When it comes to workplace safety, are you using your “safety sense”? Are you making good decisions when it comes to working...

Nearly all job site injuries and fatalities are preventable. According to John Brengosz, loss control consultant for R&R Insurance in Waukesha, Wisconsin, a...