The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released interim guidance for all managers and workers handling untreated sewage that might contain the...
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Online Exclusives
Ebola Webinar Answers Wastewater Questions
Much remains unknown about Ebola and the risks it may pose for wastewater treatment plant operators. In the meantime, operators can take...
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The Safety Wizard: How Behavior-Based Programs Eliminate Accidents
My plant is great. We haven’t had a safety incident in years, we haven’t had a safety violation in months, and our...
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News Briefs: Two Die During Wastewater Plant Repair
Two contractors died on Oct. 23 at the Roberto R. Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant in El Paso, Texas, while performing repair work...
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Eye Safety Solution Blends Form and Function
Looking for a contemporary over-the-glasses solution?Cover2 over-the-glasses protective eyewear from Gateway Safety has a one-piece polycarbonate lens that fits over most prescription...
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Exam Study Guide: Water Treatment Safety
When faced with a licensing exam, don't struggle with test anxiety! Use the question below and others from our Exam Study Guide...
Videos
The Lone Worker: How Long Can You Afford to Wait?
In wastewater treatment facilities, it’s not uncommon for operators to work either alone or in isolation from other employees. And in the...
Blogs
Ebola & Wastewater: Time to Take a Step Back
Editor's Update: According to an Oct. 17 WEF press release, the CDC is preparing guidance for wastewater sector workers. The guidance, "Interim...
Blogs
Ebola Q&A: What the CDC Says About Wastewater
Editor's Update: According to an Oct. 17 WEF press release, the CDC is preparing guidance for wastewater sector workers. The guidance, "Interim Guidance...
White Papers
Lone Worker Safety: The Challenges and Solutions
This white paper from Grace Industries explores the complexities of lone-worker safety, including U.S. federal and Canadian regulations. Learn more about safety...
Online Exclusives
Ingenuity Winner: Solve a Wastewater Crisis With Reverse 911
Editor’s Note: We will be highlighting the winners of WEF’s Operator Ingenuity Winners in an ongoing series on our website. The winners...
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Ebola Information Released for Water and Wastewater Utilities
Editor's Update: According to an Oct. 17 WEF press release, the CDC is preparing guidance for wastewater sector workers. The guidance, "Interim...
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Man-Down Alarms Locate Workers in an Emergency
Do your operators work alone? Are they isolated, working in a remote part of a facility? Or perhaps your operators are alone...
Editorial
Portable E-Z Turn Davit Crane Requires Less Force To Rotate Load
The BigQ davit crane from QCEC features E-Z Turn technology that reduces the amount of force needed to rotate a loaded crane.“What...
Editorial
Cleaning Out Water Tank Sediment Improves Water Quality, Boosts Public Safety
For more than 20 years I have performed video inspections of water tanks and towers, gaining a unique perspective on water storage...
Online Exclusives
10 Commandments of Municipal Crisis Control
Heavy rains cause sewage to overflow. A boil order is issued. A project goes over budget. The media smells a story —...
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McLanahan Reaches 1 Million Hours Without Lost-Work-Time Accident
McLanahan Corporation believes that safety is not just a set of rules and regulations to be followed, but it's a promise the...







