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- Publisher
- Wiley
- Copyright
- © American Water Works Association
- ISSN
- 0003-150X
- eISSN
- 1551-8833
- DOI
- 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1960.tb00464.x
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Abstract
In an age of tremendous industrial expansion, when construction and operation costs are continually rising, it is more important than ever that water utilities take every precaution to minimize unnecessary expenses. The use of heavy equipment, dangerous treatment chemicals, and high‐powered machines presents new hazards to the water utility employee. Accidents are not only more frequent today; they are also more expensive. Damage to valuable equipment, suits for damages resulting from accidents involving the public, and the loss in production created when a single employee is disabled‐not to mention the expense of workmen's compensation and other benefits‐are all discussed. The implementation of safety programs and fire prevention are discussed, and an example is provided of a very effective seven‐point safety program by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power that has had a definite and measurable increase in safety performance.
Journal
Journal - American Water Works Association – Wiley
Published: Jan 1, 1960
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