Safety

Guide to personal protective equipment (PPE)

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards.

Basic techniques for heavy lifting

You'll routinely need to lift heavy loads on the job. Get familiar with these basic lifting techniques so that you can do it safely.

Safety tips for heavy lifting

Stay safe when lifting heavy loads! Follow these tips to prevent back pain and injury from lifting.

How to stay safe around chemical drain openers

Chemical drain cleaners are a fact of life, but they can be dangerous. Be prepared to encounter them by following these safety tips.

Steps to confined space safety

Confined space entry is dangerous. Thorough training, planning, and preparedness will allow your team to take it on safely.

Know the dangers of confined spaces

You can minimize the risk to workers in confined spaces with careful planning and preparation, thorough training, and proper procedures.

Stay healthy when working in sewers & drain cleaning

Let’s face it – sewer and drain cleaning is a dirty, nasty business. But precautions can be taken to minimize the risk of illness.

What are the major hazards for sewer and drain cleaners?

Any one of these hazards can cause injury or death. Be aware of all seven hazards while on the job and take every precaution to stay safe.

Knowledge is the Key to Trench Safety

Working in trenches is inherently dangerous. Read this list of information you should know for trench safety.

Ways to Protect Against Electrical Shock

Stay safe and reduce the risk of electrical shock by following these safety precautions.

Cable Machine Safety

Staying safe on the job is a drain cleaning technician's number-one priority. Follow these tips to use your cable machine safely.

How to Avoid Electrical Shock During Any Drain Cleaning Job

Improperly wired electrical circuits can present unexpected jobsite dangers for the drain tech.