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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

SWANA’s Safety Initiatives

Safety Awards

SWANA is accepting 2021 Safety Award submissions for Best Safety Innovation, Biggest Safety Improvement, and COVID-19 Response.
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SWANA Safety Summit

This half-day event shares industry data on injuries/fatalities and explores how this data can help improve collection and post-collection safety
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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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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.
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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.
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American National Standard for Waste and Recycling

Purchase ANS ASC Z245 Standards applicable to Equipment Technology and Operations for Wastes and Recyclable Materials.
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SWANA Safety Summit

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#SWANASafety News and Related Events

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April 19, 2021

SWANA Accepting 2021 Safety Award Applications

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SWANA Reports 52 Solid Waste Industry Worker Fatalities in 2020

SWANA encourages increase in safety training, with focus on collection hazards at Safety Summit

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February 19, 2021

SWANA Launches New Weekly Safety Newsletter

Safety Matters starts same week as SWANA’s Safety Summit

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September 15, 2020

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July 16, 2020

Planning for Changes During the Coronavirus Pandemic and Beyond

By: Robert Craggs and Veronica Roof

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June 17, 2020

Latest trends & best practices to keep solid waste workers safe

By: Robert Craggs and Veronica Roof

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