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Workplace Safety in the Solid Waste Industry

What Causes Accidentsand How to Prevent Them

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OSHA’s 2003-2008 Strategic Management Plan Goals

OSHA Strategic Plan also covers issues not traditionally addressed by

the agency but that never the less account for many work related injuries,

illnesses and deaths, such as workplace violence and work related

motor vehicle accidents.

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Loss Control

Collection Route Best Practices

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Collection Route Best Practices

Rear End Loader - Riding Steps Follow ANSI Guidelines

2/10 of a mile 10 miles per hour

No Riding while Backing the Vehicle Only Ride on Riding Steps, Not Loading Steps or

Entry/Exit Steps If You Lose View or Contact of Helper - Stop Backing Up Stop Two-Sided Pickup Wear Visibility Vests Step Off Only After Vehicle Stops Check Road Conditions - If Not Smooth - Get in Cab

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Defensive Routing

Backing

Double Siding

Zigzagging

Speed

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Collection Route Best Practices

Visibility

Safety Devices

Trucks

People

Equipment

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Collection Route Best Practices

Speed

Seat Belts

Lockout/ Tagout

Personal Protective Equipment

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Collection Route Best Practices

Commercial ContainerSecurement

Tarping of LoadsAutotarpers

Tarping Stations

Turn Down Loads

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Collection Route Best Practices

Working Under Suspended LoadsTruck Maintenance

Tailgates

FEL Forks

Containers

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Loss Control

Disposal Facilities Best Practices

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Disposal Facilities Best Practices

Space ManagementTipovers

Tipping Floor

Working Face

People and Equipment

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Disposal Facilities Best Practices

Material StorageBale Integrity

Stack Integrity

Daily Inspection

Restricted Work Area

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Solid Waste Industry Best Practices

LOTOBalersConveyorsFEL Top DoorTruck MaintenanceCleaningClearing Jams

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Best Practices in Waste Industry

Supervisor Involvement

Management Committment

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Loss Control

Industry Best PracticesANSI Z245 Industry Standards

Industry Specific TrainingEIA/NSWMA Safety Resources

Contract Language for Bids/RFP’s