Last month I wrote about some of the hazards for service providers from bacteria and disease-causing pathogens. There are numerous additional work-related hazards to be aware of and we sometimes don’t think about them until a problem arises. This is why the CIDWT (Consortium of Institutes for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment) Operation and Maintenance manual and accompanying educational materials devote so much effort to cover safety issues.Back injuries due to constant heavy lifting are a common problem for septic service technicians. Whether you are servicing or inspecting a system, the work involves opening and lifting. I often hear service providers talk
