Water Well Journal

While toolbox talks are not officially considered "safety training" by many companies, they can be used as a best practice supporting a company's safety training program, which in turn can help fill in gaps regarding specific requirements. Alexandra Walsh in "Conducting Toolbox Talks", page 44 The No. 1 thing to think of in a well tank is to not really think of it as a storage device but to think of it as part of the control system to operate the pump because it works in conjunction with the pressure switch. Wind Evans in "Water Well Journal Q&A", page 24 PUNCH LIST The December issue of Water Well Journal will focus on the state of the industry and looking ahead. In it will be a feature story on next-generation water treatment and water testing for well design with respect to corrosion. You must build a relationship with your county officials and state representatives and senators. It's essential when water issues come up you are at the top of the call list. Jeremy Bach in "WWJ Closeup", page 10 waterwelljournal.com 68 November 2018 WWJ It is vitally important you become familiar with how to collect a proper water test from a well. The customer is looking at you, the well contractor or pump installer who has done the work on their well, for answers. Gary Shawver, MGWC in "An Important Part of a Contractor's Responsibility", page 42 I'm going to listen to all points of view, and I want all our members to benefit from being a member of the Association. Scott King, PG, P.Geo., LHG in "A Commitment for All Professionals", page 39 If you need to avail yourself to the benefits from insurance someday, the cost you paid for the insurance will be peanuts compared to the potential fallout from inadequate, or worse yet, no insurance coverage at all. Ed Butts, PE in "Business and Personal Insurance", page 48

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