Safety Tips For Working Around A Septic Tank System

As a septic system owner, you may want to try your level best to stay safe. This is more important if you are around the opening of the septic tank. As a matter of fact, you should know all of the important safety precautions that should be taken prior to working on the septic tank system.

 

 

Follow the safety tips given below.

Septic tank lid

Make sure that the access port of your tank is covered with a solid lid. Make sure that the lid is strong enough. Kids should not be able to open it. If you have no idea as to how to install the system, you can call a professional for help. The company will be more than happy to help with the inspection.

The tank opening

You should never lean over the septic tank opening. The reason is that the gasses that come out of the tank may knock you out. You may also fall in the tank, which may prove fatal.

Don’t Start a fire near the tank

The septic tank may produce a lot of methane gas. And this gas is highly explosive. Therefore, we suggest that you don’t ignite fire near the tank.

Electrical wire hazards

If you are going to dig outside, you should consider the buried mechanical or electrical lines. It can be dangerous to break through the electrical or mechanical lines when working around a septic tank system.

Don’t enter the tank

If you really need to get into the tank, make sure you have enough experience and that you have put on special equipment. The equipment should include special breathing apparatus as well.
Calling emergency services is highly recommended if you want to be on the safe side. Meanwhile you can direct a fan to the tank opening for fresh air.

Never work alone

Since falling in the tank can be fatal, we suggest that you don’t work on the tank on your own. You may call in an experienced friend or relative. The best thing is to call a professional for help.

Unsanitary conditions

When working on a septic system, make sure you cover any open cuts. Aside from this, you may want to wash up once you have done your task. As a matter of fact, septic systems may be infected with bacterial and viral hazards. For safety, you should get help from a professional.

Driving Over The septic system

Driving heavy machine on the ground where the tank system is buried is not a good idea. Actually, you may have to bear heavy costs in order to get the broken pipes repaired. So, make sure you don’t drive heavy equipment or machinery on the ground where you buried the tank system.

 

Maintain your Septic Tank System Safely

So, these are a few precautions that you may want to take if you are going to work on a septic tank system. This is important should you want to keep you and your family safe around the system. When in doubt, it’s a good idea to call a local septic service. Hopefully, these tips will help.

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