Public Works

As a public agency employee you have the risk of exposure to numerous potential sources of injuries and hazards such as traffic, excavation, conf...

Chlorine is the major chemical used for the sanitation of water, swimming pool disinfection, or in the treatment of sewage. In World War I, chl...

Backhoes are one of the most common types of construction equipment. Backhoe loaders can dig, scrape, load material, lift and with specialized att...

Remember, a strong healthy back is less prone to injury. This program outlines pro-active approach to back injury prevention. Specifically, a rou...

Lost productivity and retraining new workers were the primary concerns long ago. If a person was injured the company would hire a replacement. Wor...

Traffic control is essential to protect the public from the hazards associated with the project and the employees on the work project from the tra...

The treatment plant laboratory staff makes certain our water supply is safe and properly treated. Laboratory work is far from easy. The laborator...

Portable generators are useful when there is a need for temporary or remote electric power. The primary hazards to avoid are carbon monoxide (CO) ...

For every letter carrier bitten by a dog, an estimated 900 children are victimized by the senseless pain and suffering of dog attacks. Dog bites...

Hypothermia and frostbite are two personal hazards in cold weather. Medical experts disagree on treatment of hypothermia and frostbite. Always co...

The program covers the various types of gas that are contained in gas cylinders. Safe handling procedures and use of compressed gas are discusse...

TThe overhead pendant hoist is used to safely maneuver heave loads around shops, treatment plants, pump stations and other locations. This program...

Clean, safe water is essential in our everyday life. There is a lot of work in the process of moving water from a lake, river or well into homes ...

Utility crew trucks are used in organizations such as utilities, public agencies and construction. The crew truck grew from a Spartan truck for c...

Water runoff is a major concern to our global environment, people, animals, and ECO systems. Contaminated water is harmful. Contaminated storm w...

Tree trimming requires a high level of training in order to work safely. The nature of tree trimming lends itself to many hazards. There is a p...

Every company is responsible for developing specific guidelines, policies and procedures. Welding is a safe operation if you follow procedures an...

Health and Safety Factors in Welding Operations program talks about the general safety and health hazard associated with welding and cutting and ...

There is a fear of snakes but having knowledge about them, your chances of an unpleasant encounter should be reduced and your personal safety elim...

The term “Call before You Dig” is the law. If you are going to plant a tree, install a mailbox, basketball goal, ground rods or open an excavatio...