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Another Worker Hospitalized in Trench Collapse
Yet another industry professional was severely injured by a trench collapse. Bill Galena of Filers Plumbing and Heating in Grove City, Penn.,...
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Safety Through Simulation
Take a look at the Thompson Industrial Services cleaning company featured 10 years ago in Cleaner magazine. We spotlight the company again...
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Drain Cleaner Advocates Industry Certifications
For owner Vi McCoy, the ultimate reward is the recognition from peers and clients for the quality of Rickreall, Ore.-based C-More Pipe...
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Grout Boot Camp Scheduled for September
Mark your calendars! Hands-on equipment demonstrations will be the focus of the 15th Aries Grout Boot Camp to be held September 18-19...
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Tips for Selling a New Service
New technologies continually evolve to make oilfield services more efficient. The biggest challenge for an entrepreneur who starts a business that provides...
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Who Will Be in Charge If You’re Out of Commission?
There’s nothing insignificant about running a successful drain cleaning or pipeline inspection operation. You are aware of the day-to-day struggles of managing...
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How To Properly Train CCTV Operators
The number one decision that will make or break your CCTV inspection program is the operator who runs the equipment. The wrong...
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Identify Weaknesses to Improve Safety Programs
Our last safety column dealt with how small mistakes can lead to catastrophic events. As the column showed, there will be one death for...
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Commercial Drivers Learn to Save Lives
About half of the traffic accident deaths in the United Kingdom occur before an ambulance arrives. Having first aid available quicker could...
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How To Properly Train a Pipeline Cleaning Operator
A successful pipeline cleaning program requires three important ingredients: a quality combination unit, efficient nozzles and an effective cleaning operator. The first...
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Jet/Vac Manufacturer Merger and Expansion Increase Fleet Inventory, Training
Jack Doheny Companies (JDC), a municipal, utility and industrial equipment manufacturer, announces completion of its merger with longtime business affiliate Jet-Vac Inc....
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How To Combat the Skilled Talent Shortage
We’re at the start of a new talent war. Ask any employer who is trying to recruit for any skilled trade and...
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Expect the Unexpected
On Jan. 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 was on its way to Charlotte, North Carolina, when, two minutes after takeoff, a...



















