Water/Sewer Treatment Plant Safety

(13 min.) Working at treatment plants can be quite hazardous. Just think about it; high voltage, 3-phased energized equipment, deadly chemicals, heavy pumps and motors, repair shops, and a whole lot more. Everyday you're at risk and without training in the risks and hazards of your occupation, the risk increases. There are so many tasks in a treatment plant that depend upon safe operation.

Topics included in this safety video are: housekeeping, fall protection, metal ladders, check ladders for damage, life jackets are a must when working over water, non-swimmers should not be used, all forklift drivers are to be trained in the safe operation of forklifts, hardhats, inspection and a maintenance program for cranes and forklifts in effect, confined space entry requires strict procedures, testing, and training to work safely, wear hearing protection, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), wash your hands frequently, fire extinguishers should be checked monthly, flammable liquid storage, safety showers and eyewash stations.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.