Sheldon Primus Articles

1. EPA's Looming Risk Resilience Assessment (RRA) And Emergency Response Plan (ERP): What You Need To Know 4/11/2019

   The U.S. EPA has a new Risk Resilience Assessment (RRA) and Emergency Response Plan (ERP) compliance deadline coming for water systems across America. These key plans are set to come due in 2020 and 2021 with varying deadlines as per the size of the utility’s service areas. This article will give you tips to be ready for the EPA deadlines.

2. Top 5 Violations For The Water And Wastewater Sectors 3/8/2018

   The water and wastewater sectors are mostly regulated by their own organizations because they are exempt from federal OSHA regulations. But utilities are responsible for more than delivering water and wastewater treatment services. They must provide a workplace that is free from known hazards.

3. Utility Safety Culture: A Hidden Key To Employee Retention 3/20/2017

   Sound safety policy does more than keep your workforce free from harm. It keeps them around.

4. 10 Key Changes To Fall Protection Regulations For General Industry 12/15/2016

   The Walking-Working Surfaces rule for General Industry (GI) has been a long time coming for regulators. There have been fall protection rules with vague or missing wording in the 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D standard ever since it was adopted in 1971.

5. The Top 5 Features Of The OSHA Website That Can Save You Thousands Of Dollars 11/17/2016

   The OSHA.gov website is one of the most powerful resource sites for the safety professional and business owner. I've used this site repeatedly to research, gain training material, and uncover regulatory agenda for years to come. Unfortunately, there are many people that are unaware of the wealth of information buried on this site. This blog post will uncover the top five features on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) website that will save you thousands of dollars.

6. Crystalline Silica: The Deadly Dust 8/10/2016

   Crystalline silica has been linked to several medical conditions and even death to workers exposed to the dust. Exposure to respirable crystalline silica is a health concern for both the construction and plant personnel. This article will shed some light on the exposure possibilities for the wastewater and drinking water professions and how to protect yourself from this deadly dust.

7. Fight Against 'Flushable' Wipes: Steps To Recovering Cost From Manufacturers 4/2/2016

   Flushable wipes and related products have been a blight for wastewater collection systems and utilities in recent years.

8. Proposed Changes To The Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule 3/15/2016

   The Risk Management Program (RMP) is a law created to protect the greater community from the accidental release of highly hazardous chemicals. Under the Clean Air Act, Section 112(r)(7), there are requirements for the employer to have accident prevention plans for every facet of handling these chemical hazards.

9. Online Training: EPA’s 'All-Hazards Boot Camp' 12/16/2015

   The U.S. EPA has recently released a video tutorial that outlines all phases of emergency planning and response for the water and wastewater facilities. This article will introduce and give an outline to the new training from an insider’s point of view.

10. Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) And Sewer Backups: Causes And Solutions 7/6/2015

    Wastewater collection systems are a series of pipes and water accumulation points known as lift stations.