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In the Solid Waste Industry, Safety Matters!

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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

SWANA Safety Summit

SWANA’s Safety Summit will take place as part of WASTECON in Orlando Florida, November 1 – 4, 2021.
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Safety Awards

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