Safety

Even plumbers are exposed to hazards that could require personal protective equipment.

Injuries can happen to even the most safety-minded of plumbers, and in some of those situations premises liability could come into play. Here’s a breakdown of the basics.

A safety-minded workplace doesn’t happen on its own. Keep these guidelines in mind.

The Water Efficiency Improvement Act would preserve the longstanding EPA program that encourages the use of water-efficient plumbing products

System can track and keep your employees safe inside buildings, tunnels and other enclosed areas where GPS can’t reach

ErgoSkeleton helps keep workers in proper technique when carrying or lifting items

Your everyday health can sometimes take a backseat when you’re working hard out in the field, but that’s exactly where good safety practices start

Even if your work is largely indoors, don’t underestimate the dangers of heat exhaustion and dehydration

Be aware of the dangers you may find on a job site and what your rights to compensation are if you do fall victim to the effects of asbestos exposure

If you have a solid plan in place beforehand, an OSHA job site inspection won’t be quite so tension-filled

The five-state study by AWE and PMI concluded that 360 billion gallons of water could be saved per year nationwide if the replacement of non-efficient models can be accelerated

The risk of injury is high in plumbing. Don’t overlook the dangers you face on a daily basis.