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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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SWANA’s Safety Initiatives

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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ANSI Standards for Waste & Recycling

Purchase ANSI Z245 Standards applicable to the solid waste industry.
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More on #SWANASafety

Blog

May 22, 2019

Honoring the Commitment to Safety

SWANA is presenting safety awards for the fourth year.

News

April 14, 2020

SWANA Records Significant Increase in Collection Fatalities

Reminds Solid Waste Employees to Comply with Safety Rules

News

March 16, 2020

SWANA Releases 2019 Solid Waste Fatality Data

At least 53 solid waste industry workers died on the job in 2019 in the United States and Canada, according to the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA).

News

September 27, 2019

National Alliance Created to Keep Solid Waste Workers Safe

SWANA partners with NWRA and OSHA to improve worker safety and health practices

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SafetyFirst® Prismatic Reflective SDTGA Decals-Rear Loader

Published May, 2020

Financial Impact of COVID-19 on the Solid Waste Industry

Published Apr, 2020

Update on the Coronavirus & Solid Waste Industry

Published Apr, 2020

SafetyFirst™ Prismatic Reflective SDTGA Decals-FEL/ASL

Published Mar, 2020

Working Safely Off the Job Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Working in Wet Weather Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Working in Hot Weather Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Working in High Winds Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Working in Dusty Conditions Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Working in Cold Weather: Phase 2 Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Working in Cold Weather: Phase 1 Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Water Truck Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Trench Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Traffic Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Tire Safety Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

The Hazards of Scavenging Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Basics of Spotter Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Basics of Landfill Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Basics of First Aid Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Stopping Distance Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Spotter Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Slope Stability Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Slips, Trips and Falls Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Shop Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Sexual Harrassment Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Scraper Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Safe Lifting Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Road Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Putting Tools Away Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Pushing to the Face: Stage 2 Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Pushing to the Face: Stage 1 Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Protection from Bees and Wasps Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Preventing Landfill Fires Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Poisonous Snakes Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Night-Time Operations Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Natural Disasters Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Methane Gas Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Methamphetamine Lab Waste Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Machine Maintenance Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Machine Fires Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Lockout/Tag-Out Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Loader Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Load Checking Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Lightning Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Leachate Management and Handling Safety Training

Published Mar, 2020

Landfill Odors Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Ladder Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Hydraulic Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Hearing Protection Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Hazardous Materials Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Hazard Communication and Understanding Material Safety Data Sheets Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Hard Hat Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Handling Offensive Loads Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Handling Difficult Loads Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Hand Protection Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Green Waste Issues Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

General Dozer Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Fueling Machines Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Eye Protection Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Excavating Old Trash Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Evacuation Plans Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Equipment Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Emergency Response Plans Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Electrical Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Dealing with Unruly Customers Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Controlling Landfill Fires Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Confined Spaces Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Compactor Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Call Before Digging Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Bird Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Blood Borne Pathogens (Hazards in the Waste Stream) Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Annual Safety Training Subscription

Published Feb, 2020

Backing Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Asbestos Safety Training

Published Feb, 2020

Improving Collection and Post-Collection Safety Practices

Published Jan, 2019

Using Video Technology to Change Driver Behavior

Published Jan, 2019

Post-Collection Safety

Published Jan, 2015

10 Ways to Reduce Accidents and Injuries

Published Jan, 2015

Introducing New Safety Standards for Canadian Biogas

Published Jan, 2015