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When working around loud high-service pumps, you need this if noise levels exceed 85 decibels.
What is hearing protection (earplugs or muffs)?
To be seen by distracted drivers during a main break repair, you must wear a vest of this specific "Class."
What is Class 2 or Class 3 High-Visibility safety apparel?
This natural material is the most common choice for heavy-duty burn gloves because it is naturally flame-resistant and durable.
What is leather?
When cutting pipe that may contain asbestos-cement or generating silica dust, this "N-series" mask is required.
What is an N95 respirator?
This person stays outside the manhole and is the only one authorized to call for emergency rescue.
Who is the Attendant or competent person
On a face shield, a marking of "U" followed by a number (like U6) indicates the level of protection against this type of invisible radiation.
What is Ultra-Violet (UV)?
This disposable suit protects your uniform from heavy sewage splashes during maintenance.
What is a Tyvek (or Chemical) Suit?
These must be waterproof and are often left at the facility to prevent "tracking home" pathogens.
What are Rubber Boots?
Before entering any confined space, this handheld device must be used to test for oxygen levels and toxic gases.
What is a multi-gas monitor (or 4-gas meter)?
This "three-legged" piece of equipment is used to hoist a worker out of a vault if they become unconscious.
What is a tripod?
This "expiration date" is typically found on the inside of your hard hat brim and usually spans 2 to 5 years.
What is the manufacture date?
A full-body harness used for vertical retrieval must have the "D-ring" located in this specific spot on the body.
What is the center of the back (between the shoulder blades)?
This chemical-resistant synthetic rubber, often used for boots, is preferred over natural rubber for its resistance to oils, greases, and chlorine.
What is Neoprene (or Nitrile)?
This gas, which smells like rotten eggs, is the #1 reason wastewater crews wear gas detectors.
What is Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)?
This engineering control is required for any trench deeper than 5 feet to prevent cave-ins.
What is a Trench Box (or Shoring)?
Unlike standard glasses, safety eyewear must provide this specific type of protection to prevent objects from entering through the side.
What are side shields?
If an operator is working over or near the edge of a deep basin, aeration tank, or lagoon where the danger of drowning exists, they must wear one of these.
What is a life jacket / buoyant work vest?
To protect against blood-borne pathogens and bacteria, operators must wear this primary physical barrier on their hands when handling raw sewage.
What are waterproof/chemical-resistant gloves?
If you are working in a wastewater wet well, this gas is known as the "Silent Killer" because it is colorless, odorless, and replaces oxygen.
What is Methane (or Carbon Monoxide)?
This 3-letter acronym describes the document you must check to ensure your apron material is actually rated for the specific chemical being moved.
What is an SDS (Safety Data Sheet)?
OSHA recommends replacing the outer shell of a hard hat every 5 years, but this internal component should generally be replaced every 1 year.
What is the suspension system?
For transferring harsh acids or caustic soda, aprons made of this "N" material are preferred because they don't degrade when exposed to oils or chemicals.
What is Neoprene (or Nitrile)?
While leather is great for heat, it offers poor protection against these "slippery" hazards common in pump rooms.
What are chemicals (or oils/greases)?
This 4-letter acronym describes a chlorine concentration so high that an SCBA is the only safe way to enter the room.
What is IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health)?
If an Attendant sees a hazard, they issue this 2-word order, which means the Entrant must leave the space immediately.
What is "Order Evacuation"?