Wastewater personnel safety is paramount to keep municipalities running.

What are some safety hazards that sewer workers face? On a daily basis, public works and municipal employees report to the streets to maintain our country’s critical infrastructure. In the course of doing their jobs, they contend with a variety of traffic risks, biohazards, hazards within confined spaces, and the dangers of excavating and trenching. Safety protocols have been established to protect these employees.

Continue reading to find out the answers to some of the most common questions surrounding safety protocol in this industry. Read on