Health Articles

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...

As a middle-aged licensed plumber who mostly cleans and inspects drains along with performing minor plumbing repairs, Ben Kohn — the owner...

Can you list all the workplace safety hazards you and your team come in contact with on a daily basis? Chances are...

Think you're a sewer health and hygiene expert? Take Envirosight’s new Sewer IQ quiz to find out. Once you're done, challenge your...

For those who spend time in and around sewers, there is an increased risk of infection and disease from biohazard exposure. Wastewater...

As small and midsize employers continue to struggle with managing their ever-increasing health insurance costs, business owners are well-advised to re-evaluate their...

Everyone in the industry has heard at least one horror story about someone getting fired or demoted for reporting a safety violation. In...

Not so long ago, workplace-based wellness programs were the hot new thing in holding down health care costs for employers. And while...

Everyone in the industry has heard at least one horror story about someone getting fired or demoted for reporting a safety violation. In...

The first priority when dealing with the aftermath of flooding or a large sewage backup is your customer’s safety. There is an important...

The importance of practicing safety when working on sewer projects can never be emphasized enough. You’re professionals. You work in and around manholes...

At a local Chinese restaurant, Ken Beyer had a formative experience. He was riding along with his co-owner, Mike Phillips, looking to get...

Disease, blindness, trauma, death — these are the risks for service industry workers when they fail to use basic personal protective equipment. Some...

You wouldn’t expect latex gloves to protect you from a gunshot. They won’t protect you from waterjetting accidents either. An OSHA article describing...