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SWANA has developed a safety campaign of five simple tips to help solid waste workers stay safe on the job. SWANA asks waste industry professionals to use these resources to create a positive safety culture in the workplace.
5 to Stay Alive safety tips are specialized for workers based on job function and location. These materials are meant to provide basic information to help reduce accidents and injuries. Each package contains a printable PDF in letter and poster size, and are available in English, Spanish, and French. Translation into French proudly sponsored by Eco Partners.
Following these rules will help keep you safe! SWANA wants you to go home to your family every day, safely. In addition to these five important rules, be sure to follow local and federal pre- and post-trip inspection protocols EVERY TIME.
Landfills can be a dangerous place for both workers and customers.
SWANA wants you to go home to your family every day, safely. So, of course, never use a cell phone or text while working at the landfill.
Material recovery facilities can be a dangerous place for both workers and customers.
SWANA wants you to go home to your family every day, safely. So, of course, never use a cell phone or text while operating machinery or working in a material recovery facility, and always wear proper personal protective equipment. Also, follow all fire prevention rules, and never smoke outside of designated areas.
Transfer stations can be a dangerous place for both workers and customers.
SWANA wants you to go home to your family every day, safely. So, of course, never use a cell phone or text while operating machinery or moving around a transfer station, and do not scavenge anything from the waste.
SWANA wants you to go home to your family every day, safely. So, of course, never use a cell phone or text while operating machinery or moving through the facility.
SWANA wants you to go home to your family every day, safely. So, of course, never use a cell phone or text while operating machinery or moving around composting operations.
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