Trip Hazards (trailing hoses): Due to the nature of waterfed poles, there is constantly a hose running across the jobsite.  It is important to mark these areas with signage to let others in the area know about the presence of trailing hoses.

Trip hazards (while using the poles): Due to the fact that you will often be looking up while operating a waterfed pole it is important to know your surroundings.  Tripping while moving equipment can and will occur if you are not careful.

Slip hazards (water left on ground): Often times there will be standing water left behind from using a waterfed pole system.  Either from runoff from cleaning the window or from RO systems concentrated water streams.  It is important to mark these areas with signage to let other know of the standing water.

Slip hazards (freezing water in colder temperatures): In the winter it is especially important to be aware of standing water due to its ability to freeze on the ground.  It is a good idea to pack ice melt in your vehicles in the winter months so that you can apply it to these areas.  It is important to use proper signage to let passerby’s  know about the presence of water on ground surfaces.

(next)