DIRTY JOBS: ‘Poo Diver’ in the Spotlight

His official job title is commercial diving contractor, but this 14-year industry veteran says he’s never worked a day in his life. A mechanic by trade, Australian Brendan Walsh’s business, East West Dive and Salvage, specializes in “contaminated diving.” Learn what it takes to swim in a sea in sludge everyday. >>cleaner.com/featured

CUSTOMER-SAAVY APPROACH: Business Lessons from a Hibachi Chef

Plumbing contractor Steve Huff discusses how a night out at a Japanese restaurant could help your sewer and drain cleaning business. Selling yourself and selling your services often go hand in hand, and you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. >>cleaner.com/featured

Overheard Online

I don’t have the words to thank them for saving me. Thanks to them and thanks to God.

— Rescue Crews Free Contractor Trapped in Sewer >>cleaner.com/featured

LEARNING CURVE: What You Need to Know About Confined-Space Entry

Do you know how OSHA’s new standard for workers in confined spaces differs from the General Industry Standard? Safety expert David Dow examines the five major differences as well as three new provisions that clarify the existing requirements. >>cleaner.com/featured