Utility Safety: Hazard Recognition & Risk Mitigation in Water and Wastewater Operations

Overview:

This webinar covers utility safety best practices with a focus on hazard identification, risk mitigation, and OSHA compliance in water and wastewater operations. Participants will gain insights into:

• The hierarchy of hazard control in utilities
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) selection and use
• OSHA’s Construction Focus Four (Electrical, Falls, Struck-by, and Caught-in hazards)
• Confined space safety procedures for treatment plants and underground work
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements for energy control
• Incident causation and investigation for water utilities   

Why should you Attend:

• Do your operators understand the risks of confined spaces, electrical hazards, and fall protection?
• Are your safety programs compliant with OSHA’s water and wastewater industry standards?
• Do you know how to effectively control and mitigate hazards in treatment plants and field operations?

If you manage or work in water utilities, this essential safety training will help you identify risks, implement hazard controls, and comply with OSHA’s safety regulations.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Understanding Utility Hazards: Chemical, Biological, Physical & Radioactive Risks
  
  • Hierarchy of Hazard Control: Engineering Controls, PPE, and Work Practices
  • Safety & Health Program Implementation
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Essentials
• OSHA’s Construction Focus Four Hazards:
  
  • Electrical Hazards
  • Falls & Fall Protection
  • Struck-By Hazards
  • Caught-In/Between Hazards
• Trenching and Excavation Safety
• Laboratory Safety Protocols
• Fall Protection in Utility Plants
• Confined Space Entry Safety Procedures
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) for Energy Control Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

Who Will Benefit:

• Water & Wastewater Operators
• Utility Safety Officers & Compliance Managers
• Public Works & Municipal Safety Professionals
• EHS Professionals in Utility Industries
• Risk Managers & HR Directors in Water Utilities
• General Contractors & Engineers in Infrastructure Projects