Safety

In September 2023, pumper Cary Zeschke received what appeared to be a routine call from a customer asking if he sold septic...

The most common animal we typically run into during service visits is likely a domesticated dog or cat, but this article focuses...

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “There is no such thing as a stupid question, except the one that didn’t get asked.” Some...

Recognizing the impact of weather conditions on construction projects at the start of a new year is the best time to prepare...

Working in confined spaces during the colder months can bring new sets of challenges for many workers. They must stay warm while mitigating...

Good management is crucial for fostering happy and productive employees. The role of managers extends beyond just overseeing project progress; it significantly...

Every year there are news accounts of adults, children or pets falling into a collapsed septic tank, cesspool or seepage pit, causing...

Each day we make decisions that can affect our safety. It’s no secret that almost 90% of incidents are caused by unsafe...

Several decades ago I was called out to a new house experiencing problems with their onsite system. They had effluent coming up...

You do a lot of things for your business to be successful — expensive equipment, hard work, lots of hours and then more hours. In...

Ice, snow and freezing temperatures can add risk to all aspects of construction projects. Keep your people, your equipment, your site and...

Workers who handle human waste or sewage are at an increased risk of becoming ill from waterborne diseases. Pathogenic bacteria have the...

Remember the good old days when the most common forms of cybersecurity threats involved getting an email from someone claiming to be...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently announced its most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2023. Eric Harbin, OSHA Region...

There are many hazards in our industry and one of the most dangerous places our workers can find themselves in is an...

In the workplace we often hear about “unsafe acts,” defined as any activity by workers that is not in accordance with the...

Extreme weather is occurring more frequently and, when it affects your construction site, it’s a safety hazard to on-site personnel. If you...