The Definitive Guide to Safety for the Wastewater Industry Safety, Health, and Security in Wastewater Systems, Sixth Edition, provides the critical information necessary for regulatory compliance, reduction of liability, reduction of costs, and prevention of injury and illness. Complete details on biological hazards, confined space entry, personal protective equipment, safe work procedures, hazardous waste management, and other essential topics are included. The most comprehensive volume on the subject available, this Water Environment Federation resource is based on real-world experience and best work practices. Coverage includes: Introduction to health and safety Safety and health programs Identifying and predicting hazards Safety and health in wastewater treatment plant operation Safety and health in wastewater treatment plant maintenance Safety and health in sewer collections and remote locations Commercial and powered industrial vehicles Biological hazards at wastewater treatment facilities Hazardous materials and waste management Personal protective equipment Coordination with other agencies and officials Security and emergency preparedness

Provides information on building and running a safety program to protect wastewater treatment workers and comply with regulations. Covers safety responsibilities, programs and personal protective equipment, safe work procedures, system controls, specific safety precautions, techniques for pinpointing potential operational and maintenance hazards, safety considerations in design and construction, and emergency rescue practices.

This book serves as an injury-reduction tool to all those working in the wastewater field. It contains best practices for creating written safety programs and procedures as well as guidelines that describe how to perform a variety of tasks safely and securely. From the laboratory to collection systems applications, this Manual has recommendations that can help reduce injuries and ensure the ultimate safety and health of employees. Features & Benefits: -Updated to address the health risks facing the wastewater sector during a pandemic -Quick reference tables for PPE usage and common wastewater treatment hazards -Outlines industry standards to minimize injury and ensure the safety of all employees -Covers key issues relevant both to facilities and at remote locations

This book provides information on the U. S. government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration's safety programs. It details how to start and maintain a safety program in a municipal or industry-based water or wastewater plant with special emphasis on the practical elements of implementation. Revisions include the changing OSHA regulations and recommendations, and new sections on ergonomics, hypochlorites and bisulfites, and confined space entry techniques, and new information on health hazards. Highlights include: safety programs, recordkeeping, safety training, safety equipment, and safe work practices for wastewater treatment facilities.