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SWANA has a strong commitment to safety and is determined to help move the waste collection industry off of the federal government’s list of 10 most dangerous jobs and reduce accidents and injuries. SWANA's safety initiatives represent part of that effort.

SWANA recognizes that, in the solid waste industry safety matters! #SWANASafety

 

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Five to Stay Alive

SWANA has developed a safety campaign of five simple tips to help solid waste workers stay safe on the job.

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April 03, 2020

April 3, 2020 Weekly Wrap-UP

SWANA's weekly wrap-up will keep you up-to-date with everything that is happening in SWANA and the solid waste industry.

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April 02, 2020

Women in the Industry - Becky Caldwell

Becky Caldwell is our next Woman of the Industry feature. She has been in the industry for more than 20 years and is now the Solid Waste Programming Manager for the Middle Tennessee area.

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April 01, 2020

Women in the Industry - Karen Storry

Karen Storry is a Senior Project Engineer for Metro Vancouver Solid Waste Services and has been in the industry for 8 years. She is also our next Woman of the Industry feature.

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April 02, 2020

Media Advisory: Waste & Recycling During COVID-19 Pandemic

SWANA Available to Discuss Waste & Recycling Issues, Tips for Public

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March 31, 2020

SWANA Asks FEMA to Reimburse Municipal and Private Solid Waste Service Providers for Unpaid Services During COVID-19 Pandemic

SWANA letter broadens request for FEMA funding and reinforces essential work of solid waste and recycling industry

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March 23, 2020

SWANA issues important documents for all essential industry workers

Letter and vehicle placard can be used by employees and contractors going to and from work

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Safe Lifting Safety Training

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Poisonous Snakes Safety Training

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Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Safety Training

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Landfill Odors Safety Training

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Hydraulic Safety Training

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Hearing Protection Safety Training

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Hazardous Materials Safety Training

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Hard Hat Safety Training

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Handling Offensive Loads Safety Training

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Handling Difficult Loads Safety Training

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Hand Protection Safety Training

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General Dozer Safety Training

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Emergency Response Plans Safety Training

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Electrical Safety Training

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Controlling Landfill Fires Safety Training

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Confined Spaces Safety Training

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Compactor Safety Training

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Bird Safety Training

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