By David Wright Continued from part two of this series. In October/November of each year, OSHA publishes the Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards. Here are the Top 10 for 2017: Fall Protection – General Requirements Hazard Communication Scaffolding Respiratory Protection Lockout/Tagout Ladders Powered Industrial Trucks Machine Guarding Fall Protection – Training Requirements Electrical – … Read more
Safety Committee
Continuing from the article that posted on May 5, 2018 Safety is an important aspect of any job, something that needs raised awareness and promotion. One of the most effective ways to promote safety within any work place is to continually keep safety at the forefront by reminding employees that by working safely you can … Read more
Do you have a SAFETY goal? By David Wright, CSHO People are always trying to kind, funny, and clever ways to promote safety and raise awareness. Here is my attempt – Do you have SAFETY (Safety Awareness For Everyone This Year)? I know, I can hear the groans. But the fact remains that one of … Read more
NEWEA Safety Committee Wastewater Facility Safety Survey Results for 2016 Work Year Early in 2017, the NEWEA Safety Committee emailed its annual Wastewater Facility Safety Survey for the 2016 work year to facilities throughout the six New England states. The purpose of the annual survey is to: Collect regional incident and injury statistics and publish them … Read more
NEWEA Safety Committee Wastewater Facility Safety Survey Results for 2015 Work Year Early in 2016, the NEWEA Safety Committee emailed its annual Wastewater Facility Safety Survey for the 2015 work year to facilities throughout the six New England states. The purpose of the annual survey is to: Collect regional incident and injury statistics and publish … Read more
SAFETY CORNER Confined Space Tragedies. Why Are These STILL Happening? Submitted by Patricia Chesebrough, PE; NHWPCA Safety Committee On Monday, January 16, 2017 in Key Largo, Florida, three utility workers lost their lives, a firefighter was critically injured, and three Sheriff’s Deputies were taken to the hospital, when they were overcome by hydrogen sulfide and … Read more
NEWEA Safety Committee Wastewater Facility Safety Survey for 2015 Work Year The NEWEA Safety Committee is seeking feedback from your facility for our Annual Wastewater Safety Survey. Surveys are due May 31 The purpose of the survey is to: Increase safety awareness and minimize accidents/injuries. Collect regional accident and injury statistics and publish them for … Read more
Early in 2015, the NEWEA Safety Committee emailed its annual Wastewater Facility Safety Survey for the 2014 work year to facilities throughout the six New England states. The purpose of the annual survey is to: Collect regional incident and injury statistics and publish them for use by all wastewater professionals to benchmark their safety programs, … Read more
The NEWEA Safety Committee congratulates Ross Elliott, Woodard & Curran for winning the 2016 Safety Logo Contest. His logo was chosen to help promote safety throughout all of New England by appearing on Safety Committee shirts for the next three years. Ross has been invited to join the Safety Committee for a group luncheon during … Read more
The NEWEA Safety Committee is looking for a new logo to promote safety in the water quality industry. The winner of the contest will receive a one-night stay at the 2016 NEWEA Annual Conference, lunch with the Safety Committee, attendance at the Awards Luncheon and a T-shirt with the winning logo on it! View Submission … Read more