Following completion of Chapter 3, students should be able to:

1. Identify the types of hazards you may encounter operating an on-site or a small wastewater system.
2. Recognize unsafe conditions and correct them whenever they develop.
3. Avoid physical injuries, infections, and diseases.
4. Identify confined space hazards.
5. Take necessary precautions prior to entering a confined space.
6. Inspect safety features of vehicles and equipment.
7. Drive vehicles defensively and safely.
8. Route traffic around a job site.
9. Protect yourself from electrical hazards.
10. Safely handle hazardous chemicals.
11. Use suitable methods to prevent excavation cave-ins.
12. Extinguish fires.
13. Protect yourself from excessive noise, dusts, fumes, mists, gases, and vapors.
14. Develop the habit of always thinking safety and working safely.

The purpose of this chapter is to make operators aware of the hazards associated with small on-site and wastewater systems and of the importance of always using safe procedures.

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