Wastewater treatment is an important job. The process of removing pollutants and contaminants from water for reuse or safe discharge is a vital occupation but comes with many risks.
Protect your workers who expose themselves to multiple hazards each day by putting in place a safety plan to prevent common injuries and accidents where possible. A company-wide policy combined with Wastewater Treatment Insurance coverage are the best ways to keep your employees safe and to provide assistance should an issue arise.
Things You Should Know About Wastewater Plant Safety
Workers at wastewater treatment plants deal with toxins and hazardous material on a daily basis. They also need to operate heavy equipment that can pose a risk to their safety. A comprehensive safety plan put in place by each company to set guidelines to follow and outfit all workers with protective gear is a must.
Your clients should have a response protocol to deal with exposure and treatment of injuries. The plan needs taught to everyone and then copies of it placed in highly visible areas as a reference. Each worker needs training on all of the equipment he or she will use, and what to do if a spill or malfunction happens. Employees should also follow all national guidelines.
Regular drills under the authority of a safety leader are good practice to keep these techniques fresh in everyone’s minds. Staff must document all daily activities and keep a log of any problems and issues that are found. Recommend that a consultant take a look at the facility to suggest additional measures when needed and the latest technology and practices implemented for the health and safety of everyone at the company.
Wastewater Treatment Insurance
Prevention is best, but human error and equipment malfunction can occasionally take place. If an accident or injury should happen, a good Wastewater Treatment Insurance policy will give your clients the coverage they need to recoup losses and provide for the injured party.
Insurance commonly covers various liabilities, property damage or loss, as well as worker’s compensation. A knowledgeable agent can draw on years of experience from the nation’s largest underwriter of wastewater treatment risk to tailor a policy for your clients no matter the size of their organization.
They will look over the company and its operations to evaluate the risks they have and build a policy that suits their unique needs. The coverage options and price will vary with each client’s situation, so they get the best coverage in the areas where they need it.
A good safety plan followed by all is the best way to prevent most injuries and illnesses. For any mishaps that do happen to occur, having an insurance policy in place is a level of protection and security that all your clients need.
About Watercolor Management
Watercolor Management has insured the water industry for over 30 years. Our policies include unlimited defense cost coverage in the event of a lawsuit against you. Call us at (855) 929-0824 or email info@watercolormanagement.com for a quick quote for your Water Business Professional, Products/Completed operations, Pollution and General Liability Insurance.