As the coronavirus pandemic brings countless businesses to a grinding halt, the construction industry remains resilient — even in the face of...
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New Research: Is COVID-19 in Wastewater?
New studies highlight the fact that it is essential for those in the industry to commit to wearing PPE to protect themselves.
1. The...
Editorial
Septic System Bad Ideas Ripped From the Headlines
Entry 287568On any given day, my editor’s email box is chock full of random advice about septic tank pumping and alerts about dubious...
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We Applaud Your Work on the Front Lines of the Pandemic
The federal government lists your work as an essential service during a crisis. That’s nothing new to us.
The U.S. Department of Homeland...
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Are Septic System Professionals at a Greater Risk for COVID-19?
Onsite sewage system service providers and installers who clean out septic, holding and pump tanks along with aerobic treatment units, and perform...
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Don’t Panic: How Coronavirus Could Impact Your Septic Services Business
The coronavirus has the world’s attention. Public reactions seem to range from media coverage eye-rolling to mass toilet paper shortages.
One thing is...
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Two Septic Installers Killed in Long Island Trench Collapse
Even in the best of circumstances, excavation is dangerous work, which is why it’s best left to you — the professionals. But...
Editorial
Staying Warm and Cozy While Pumping Tanks in Frigid Temps
For many contractors, including septic system pumpers, working in the cold is a way of life. It’s not fun, but it’s something...
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How It Works: Maximizing Range
Most teams that communicate with Sonetics wireless headsets rarely need the system’s full range. When team members are within a few hundred...
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13 Wireless Headset Must-Haves for Effective Team Communication
Productivity, safety and systems that help employees work smarter are your top priorities. You recognize that the effectiveness of your team communication...
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Improve Your Situational Awareness With Listen-Through Technology
“Situational awareness” describes alertness to and an understanding of hazards in your environment, and whether they pose a threat to your health...
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5 Ways to Improve Bucket-to-Ground Communication
Cranes, aerials and bucket trucks are common sights in construction zones and among maintenance crews around cities. What better way to hoist...
Editorial
Make 2020 the Year of Septic Tank Safety Awareness
Entry 287707The editor of a trade publication makes mistakes. I may misspell a word, get a pumper’s name wrong in a photo...
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Keep Your Service Technicians Warm With High-Tech Clothing
When the polar vortex hit the U.S. earlier this year, you may have noticed that many people — but not all —...















