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January 2012

WaterWiser: The Water Efficiency Clearinghouse

Posted Wed, 2012/01/04 - 6:04pm by RCAP

WaterWiser®, by the American Water Works Association, is a comprehensive clearinghouse of resources on water conservation, efficiency, and demand management for conservation professionals and the larger water-supply community. The Water Efficiency Clearinghouse links users to:

Format: 
Report
Topic: 
Energy use
Planning
Source water
Conservation
Source: 
AWWA
Audience: 
Board/council member
Plant manager
Mayor/town manager/elected official (local)
State/federal decision-maker

Sloping and Benching Standards

Posted Wed, 2012/01/04 - 5:59pm by RCAP

From the Occupational Health and Safety Administration

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Format: 
Report
Topic: 
Construction
Source: 
Other government entity
Audience: 
Project (construction) manager

Excavations: Hazard Recognition in Trenching and Shoring

Posted Wed, 2012/01/04 - 5:57pm by RCAP

From OSHA Technical Manual (OTM) Section V: Chapter 2

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Format: 
Report
Topic: 
Construction
Source: 
Other government entity
Audience: 
Project (construction) manager

Trenching and Shoring Procedures

Posted Wed, 2012/01/04 - 5:55pm by RCAP

From Oklahoma State University

Designed for use by the university, but its general guidelines may be helpful to small utilities

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Format: 
Report
Topic: 
Construction
Source: 
Other nonprofit/organization
Audience: 
Project (construction) manager

Trench Safety Online Training

Posted Wed, 2012/01/04 - 5:12pm by RCAP

This online lesson is designed to provide an introduction to trench safety and the benefits of using trench protective systems.

From the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

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Format: 
Training materials
Topic: 
Construction
Source: 
Other government entity
Audience: 
Project (construction) manager

Excavation safety guide

Posted Wed, 2012/01/04 - 5:09pm by RCAP

Guide showing various excavation types.

From the Center for Disease Control's Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety and Health

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Format: 
Report
Topic: 
Construction
Source: 
Other government entity
Audience: 
Project (construction) manager

Soil-classification and properties guide for excavation

Posted Wed, 2012/01/04 - 5:05pm by RCAP

From the California Department of Transportation

Understanding the various soil types is very important before you start digging. This guide will explain the different types and how to work with them.

Get the guide

Format: 
Printed guide
Topic: 
Construction
Source: 
Other government entity
Audience: 
Project (construction) manager

EPA's Drinking Water Academy

Posted Wed, 2012/01/04 - 4:56pm by RCAP

The Drinking Water Academy provides online training and information to ensure that water professionals, public officials, and involved citizens have the knowledge and skills necessary to protect our drinking water supply.

Training is in these catagories:

Format: 
Training materials
Topic: 
Operations (technical)
Source: 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Audience: 
Operator
Board/council member
Plant manager
Mayor/town manager/elected official (local)
State/federal decision-maker

Montana Water Center’s Training for Water Professionals

Posted Wed, 2012/01/04 - 4:48pm by RCAP

This website contains training materials for water professionals. Full versions of the products are all available to download and install on your own computer. Many products are also available on a CD-ROM or DVD.

Products include:

Format: 
Report
Topic: 
Operations (technical)
Management
Regulations
Energy use
Source water
Source: 
Other nonprofit/organization
Audience: 
Operator
Board/council member
Plant manager
Mayor/town manager/elected official (local)

Find your state's health department

Posted Tue, 2012/01/03 - 4:02pm by RCAP

Links to state health departments

Format: 
Report
Topic: 
Operations (technical)
Regulations
Source: 
Other government entity
Audience: 
Operator
Board/council member
Mayor/town manager/elected official (local)
Plant manager