Initiatives
In the Solid Waste Industry, Safety Matters!
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
SWANA’s Safety Initiatives
Safety Pledge
Take the SWANA Safety Pledge to show your commitment to protecting yourself and others from harm every day.
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Safety Ambassadors
SWANA Safety Ambassadors serve as safety leaders in all 47 chapters in the U.S. and Canada.
More about the Safety Ambassador program
Safety Awards
SWANA is accepting 2022 Safety Award applications through July 1.
More About the Safety Awards
Five to Stay Alive
SWANA has a safety campaign of five simple tips to help solid waste workers stay safe on the job.
View the Five to Stay Alive Safety Tips
Slow Down to Get Around
Slow Down to Get Around is a national safety campaign reminding motorists to drive more carefully when near waste and recycling collection vehicles.
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Hauler Outreach
Solid waste collection workers are receiving the same safety resources from SWANA at Hauler Safety Outreach events across North America.
Download Hauler Outreach Materials
American National Standard for Waste and Recycling
American National Standards (ANSs) applicable to Equipment Technology and Operations for Wastes and Recyclable Materials.
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SWANA Joins Regional OSHA Alliance
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SWANA Reports Dramatic Decrease In Worker Fatalities In 2021
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) reported a significant reduction in solid waste worker deaths in 2021 in the United States and Canada.
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