The coronavirus has the world’s attention. Public reactions seem to range from media coverage eye-rolling to mass toilet paper shortages.
One thing is...
Entries Tagged Health
Editorial
Plumbing Problems Can Be Fixed With Help From the Industry
Please bear with me for a minute and read the following lines I swiped from a few articles I’ve read:
Three infants die...
Blogs
Where Would We Be Without Plumbers?
What plumbers and drain cleaners do for the environment and public health is astounding.
In fact, studies show that fresh running water is...
Online Exclusives
8 Tips to Stay Healthy in Sewer and Drain Cleaning
Let’s face it — sewer and drain cleaning is a dirty, nasty business. Every major health concern comes up when you open...
Online Exclusives
Building a Culture of Health at Your Company
Not so long ago, workplace-based wellness programs were the hot new thing in holding down health care costs for employers. And while...
Online Exclusives
Volunteers Being Sought For Community-Based Plumbing Projects
The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) has two upcoming projects that it is still seeking volunteers for.
“Water, sanitation and plumbing...
Online Exclusives
To Create a Safe Workplace, Understanding Rights Is Key
Everyone in the industry has heard at least one horror story about someone getting fired or demoted for reporting a safety violation.
In...
Editorial
The Ultimate Gift
If you’ve followed my column for the past couple of years that I’ve been honored to write for Plumber, I think it...
Editorial
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a …
Crazy, isn’t it? How in the world could a plumber be compared to a superhero? Well, I’m glad you asked.First of all,...
Editorial
A Plumber's Job Is More Than Just Repairing Fixtures
When your customers think of plumbers, they usually picture someone fixing pipes, clearing a clog or finding a water leak. But there...
Online Exclusives
Safety Preparedness Begins Before You Get to the Job Site
The sweltering heat of summer is upon us. For plumbers working out in the field, hot days can be both exhausting and...
Online Exclusives
Where Would We Be Without Drain Cleaners?
As a teenager, I worked in the kitchen of a summer camp. I didn’t cook or care for the campers. I was...
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What are 10 Ways Plumbing Matters?
World Plumbing Day is an international event initiated by the World Plumbing Council in 2010 to recognize the important role plumbing plays in the...
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UK Plumber Hopes to Improve Sanitation at African Hospital
A plumber from the United Kingdom is swapping his work van for a scooter when he heads to Gambia this month.But there...















