The utility sector is a broad term that encompasses companies who provide water, sewage services, electricity, dams, and natural gas. This sector is worth addressing – they provide the public with the necessary commodities that we require to carry out our everyday lives. Within the United States, there are over 3,300 utility companies with the largest being NextEra Energy, Duke Energy, and
Effective safety practices for companies in the water utility sector are the building blocks of a successful company. Therefore, it isn’t surprising that most companies have established comprehensive safety policies, procedures, and protocols to protect their people. In this article, we will cover the main safety risks of working in the water industry and some safe practices that will help to mitigate these hazards.
Lone worker safety is not limited to jobs on land; managing risks for employees at water companies is increasingly important. Unaccompanied work in water and wastewater industries poses numerous unique risks, from dangerous materials, confrontational customers, and secluded locations. Naturally, the people who are responsible for our water supply are not the first people on our minds when we turn on the shower. Not to mention, most consumer interactions with water companies are with customer service representatives or employees working in an office. But, these workers are just the tip of the ice berg within the organization. At Scatterling, we consider all of your employees.
According to the National Safety Council of America, one worker is injured on the job every seven seconds. This is a very significant statistic! It means that companies must begin taking steps toward cultivating a positive safety culture. The first step is identifying common hazards and practices that could jeopardize the health and safety of employees. Here is a list that we put together of the top 7 safety hazards in the US workplace to help your company get started.
We’ve all seen the buzz word #connectedsafety on the web recently and you might have been asking what is Connected Safety and how should I apply it to my work? Connected Safety is an Internet of Things (IoT) platform designed to connect workers, places, and equipment, and help organizations to facilitate improvements in worker safety, workflow, and safety process automation. So what does this mean? Let’s break it down.
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