Sewage, Waste Water and Water Line Maintenance Safety
The most common physical hazards experienced during construction and maintenance of sewage, wastewater, and water plants and lines are drowning, trench collapses, falls and confined space-related injuries. Drowning can happen during sudden bouts of rain or when materials are released during emergency events, and common fall hazards are manholes and floor openings. Sewer and manhole spaces are generally considered confined spaces. Confined spaces can carry particular hazards like low oxygen levels, toxic and explosive vapors, and flooding. Proper training is recommended in knowing how to handle workplace hazards.
This course does not have any specific training requirements from OSHA, so it is included in the General Duty Clause. The course identifies the physical and health hazards associated with waste water and how prevent these hazards from causing harm on the job. Upon completion of the learning event, the Learner will know how to identify common physical and health hazards associated with municipal sewage and water line maintenance work and how to minimize or eliminate them. This course is provided to assist the municipal employer to meet the requirements of the OSHA General Duty Clause Section 5(a)(1)
Relevant Standards: OSHA 29 CFR General Duty Clause Section 5(a)(1)
- Linear Duration/min: 00:11:01
- Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (very easy)
- Interactivity: Level II
- Prerequisites: None
Target Audience
: This course is intended for municipal sewage and water line maintenance workers and managers.
Competencies:
To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- MES 2.1.0 Recognize the course’s objectives 00:46
- MES 2.2.0 Identify the hazards of sewage and water line maintenance and their preventive measures 04:52
