OSS 1010: Safety and On-Site Sewage Management
Time: 60 minutes = 1 CEU CreditWhat are the key points of the course?
- Awareness of the basic principles of safety
- Understanding of the potential exposure and health hazards associated with on-site sewage including chemical, biological, and physical dangers
- Knowledge of the principles of ergonomics and specific workplace conditions
- The importance of utilization of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- You will gain an understanding of the various safety issues that must be addressed when installing and inspecting on-site sewage systems. Important topics include “sewer gases” and potential dangers associated with biological and chemical exposures. Physical concerns such as protective systems for trenching are also covered, along with issues related to general ergonomics.
- If you are involved in the field of on-site sewage management, either as an environmental health specialist or as a septic tank contractor, then this course was designed specifically for you.