Focus on Safety: Transporting and Operating Equipment

Many of the issues related to safety around equipment are not unique to those of us in the septic system industry, but they are still critical to maintaining a successful and safe business. Heavy trucks and trailers used to transport equipment and materials must be in compliance with all applicable regulations. Trailers should have adequate capacity for the projected loads they will bear. The local or state regulatory authority may have requirements for annual inspections, but you should inspect equipment on a more frequent basis. Keeping a written log for each piece of equipment to track inspections, maintenance and repairs may