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Two keynote sessions at SWANApalooza 2020 covered the recent coronavirus pandemic. They are available for purchase through the SWANA Store.
This page includes frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. More…
Guidance to assist employers reopening non-essential businesses and their employees returning to work during the evolving coronavirus pandemic. More…
This guidance can help employers implement social distancing in the workplace.
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Interim guidance for U.S. solid waste workers and employers of workers with potential occupational exposures to COVID-19. More…
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OSHA standards and directives and other related information that may apply to worker exposure to COVID-19. More…
This guidance is intended for all Americans, whether you own a business, run a school, or want to ensure the cleanliness and safety of your home. More…
This guidance is to help waste collectors and recyclers protect themselves and others from exposure to COVID-19 while on the job. More…
Guidance for those exhibiting symptoms and those that are asymptomatic. More…
Resources to plan, prepare and respond to the COVID-19 virus in the workplace. More…
General strategies that workers and employers can use to manage workplace fatigue and work safely. More…
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, CDC recommends that people wear masks in public settings when around people outside of their household. More…
The framework is based on review of dozens of corporate and public health protocols, recommendations, and guidance resources.More…
These general and sector-specific playbooks are designed to help America's employers align worker safety with business objectives. More…
This website provides key EPA resources, FAQs, and communications on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response for EPA’s government partners. More…
SWANA and Glad would like to thank and support sanitation workers across the United States (or US) and Canada personally affected by COVID-19 through the Sanitation Workers Support Fund.
SWANA has gathered important resources to support solid waste workers, employers and customers.
View more Coronavirus (COVID-19) ResourcesDownload documents to demonstrate proof to law enforcement personnel that you work in an essential industry.
Download these documents for essential waste and recycling workers
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