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Safety News

The latest news in SWANA’s efforts to make the solid waste industry a safer working environment. Read about safety initiatives that SWANA leads, from our own press releases and in the news in general.

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SWANA Condemns Yesterday’s Attack on Democracy at the U.S. Capitol

January 07, 2021

SWANA condemns the violent, unlawful revolt against civil authority and America’s democratic processes and institutions that took place yesterday in Washington, D.C.

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SWANA Urges CDC to Explicitly Identify Waste & Recycling Workers as Frontline Essential for COVID-19 Vaccine

December 21, 2020

SWANA asks CDC advisory committee to clarify vaccine distribution guidance

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BLS Reports Solid Waste and Recycling Collectors Have Sixth Highest Fatality Rate

December 16, 2020

SWANA pushes to keep reducing incidents through continued safety focus, training, and resources

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SWANA Requests Priority for Solid Waste and Recycling Sector in Canada for COVID-19 Vaccines

December 08, 2020

SWANA sends letter to Health Canada asking for solid waste and recycling workers to receive prioritized access to vaccines

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SWANA Urges High Priority to Solid Waste and Recycling Sector for COVID-19 Vaccines

November 30, 2020

SWANA sends letter to CDC asking for solid waste and recycling industry to receive access to vaccines immediately after health care workers

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New Guide Helps MRFs Manage Lithium Batteries Safely

October 14, 2020

NWRA, ISRI and SWANA Issue Joint Document to Prevent Fires and Injuries from Improperly Disposed Batteries

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SWANA Announces 2020 Safety Award Winners

September 28, 2020

Winners will be recognized at SWANA’s annual meeting in December

SWANA Supports Safe + Sound Week to Protect America’s Workers

August 07, 2020

Worker fatalities in the first half of 2020 show more needs to be done

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SWANA Submits Over 1,500 Facial Covering Orders to HHS

July 23, 2020

2.4 million facial coverings requested for solid waste and recycling workers

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Free Face Coverings for Solid Waste and Recycling Industry

June 25, 2020

SWANA Collecting Orders for Fulfillment by FEMA, HHS

#SWANASafety in the News

National Garbage Man Day to celebrate those keeping communities clean – May 29, 2019, Potomac Local
Safety falls on everyone — from top leaders to hourly employees – May 21, 2019, Waste Dive
SWANA: On-the-job deaths rose last year – Apr 30, 2019, Resource Recycling
Executive Q&A: SWANA Executive Director David Biderman – Mar 15, 2019, Waste Today
SWANA: 17 industry-related fatalities in North America so far this year – Jan 23, 2019, Waste Dive
Montgomery County hosts event to promote waste hauler safety – Jul 25, 2018, WDTN.com
Is Widespread Side Guard Implementation on the Horizon? – Jul 23, 2018, Waste 360