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Confined Space Entry

Post by spartantool  •  March 27, 2012  •  Safety  •  (2) Comments

confined space hazardsYou’ve all seen the headlines at one time or another, because it happens all over the world with frightening regularity: “Plumber Dies in Sewer.” How to make certain such a tragedy does not strike you and yours?

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Drain Cable Hazards

Post by spartantool  •  December 19, 2011  •  Safety  •  (5) Comments

Stumpy. Chances are if you’ve been around the drain cleaning industry for a while you know a technician with that nickname, someone missing all or part of a finger torn off by a drain cleaning cable.

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The Hazards of Chemical Drain Cleaners

Post by spartantool  •  November 21, 2011  •  Safety  •  (6) Comments

Chemical drain cleaning hazardsEverybody uses chemical drain cleaners, right? I mean, nobody calls a plumber FIRST – instead they try to clear the clog themselves. That slow running or clogged sink drain after Thanksgiving dinner can be fixed by something you buy in … Read More >

 
 

7 Common Hazards – Disease Prevention

Post by spartantool  •  October 31, 2011  •  Safety  •  (2) Comments

Disease Lurks Deep Underground

Disease is Lurking Everywhere

Disease prevention and avoidance are important issues to discuss whenever Sewer and Drain safety concerns are considered.  Let’s face it – sewer and drain cleaning is a dirty, nasty business.  Every major health concern … Read More >

 
 

Seven Major Hazards of Sewer and Drain Cleaning – Electrical

Post by spartantool  •  September 19, 2011  •  Safety  •  (2) Comments

Operating a drain cleaning machine is serious business. Safety concerns need to be paramount. Over the coming weeks we will discuss a number of issues regarding safe and hygienic drain cleaning, a series we call The “Seven Major Hazards of Sewer and Drain Cleaning.” Today the focus is on … Read More >