Biological and Physical Hazards
Operator health risks unique to wastewater work — disease exposure, sharps, slips and falls, and thermal stress.
Disease Exposure Risks
Wastewater operators face elevated exposure risk to several vaccine-preventable and waterborne diseases.
Sharps and Needle Disposal
Hypodermic needles and other sharps enter the collection system from medical, drug, and personal sources — operators must handle them safely whenever they appear.
Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards
Slip and fall injuries are the most common worker injury at most plants — most are preventable.
Heat Stress and Cold Exposure
Plant work happens year-round, indoors and outdoors, in extreme conditions — thermal stress is a recurring, sometimes fatal, hazard.
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