There’s a variety of dangers associated with working at water and wastewater treatment plants, and one of the most deadly hazards is falls from elevated surfaces like clarifiers, walkways, buildings and equipment.Many municipalities aren’t regulated by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), leaving safety decisions to each individual workplace. This article aims to help readers understand the issue and offers some recommendation for safe work practices.Falls to lower levels were attributed to 14 percent of all fatalities for workers in fiscal year 2014 per the Bureau of Labor Statistics. When you add fatalities from falls, slips and trips,
