Safety News

Up-to-the-minute news on the impact solid waste workers in SWANA are making toward a safer industry. Read about safety initiatives that SWANA leads, from our own press releases and in the news in general.

SWANA WELCOMES OVER 1,200 WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS TO WASTECON® 2024 FOR KNOWLEDGE-SHARING, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND UNIQUE NETWORKING FUN

October 22, 2024

Waste and resource management professionals from across the U.S. and seven countries are gathered in Grapevine, TX, for WASTECON®, an event featuring 1,200 attendees and 137 exhibitors.

SWANA Announces New Guiding Principles on EPR

SWANA Announces New Guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

October 20, 2024

SWANA is excited to announce new guidelines and a Technical Policy on EPR, designed to enhance recycling and reuse systems while prioritizing safety.

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SWANA RESPONDS TO THE RECENT HURRICANES TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE ROLE OF THE SOLID WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY

October 08, 2024

SWANA is continuing to monitor the Hurricane Helene recovery and Hurricane Milton preparation from the lens of potential implications for our industry.

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SWANA Announces Winners of 2024 Awards for Professional Achievement, Safety, and Young Professionals

August 21, 2024

The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 SWANA Awards for Professional Achievement, Safety, and Young Professionals.

SWANA Comments on EPA Proposed Regulations Regarding PFAS Designation as Hazardous Constituents

April 10, 2024

SWANA supports the goal of addressing per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination and holding manufacturers accountable.

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SWANA Statement on US BLS 2022 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries

January 10, 2024

The US Department of Labor BLS released its 2022 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.

SWANA Recognizes Four Outstanding Safety Programs

June 29, 2023

The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is honored to recognize the recipients of the 2023 SWANA Safety Awards.

New SWANA Report Presents Guidance on Landfill Odor Control

May 09, 2023

The SWANA Applied Research Foundation’s report provides up-to-date information on materials and strategies to control odors from landfills.

SWANA Reports Increase in 2022 Worker Fatalities

March 06, 2023

SWANA reported an increase in worker fatalities in 2022 in the United States and Canada after a dramatic drop in 2021.

SWANA Announces Two New Safety Awards for 2023

February 22, 2023

Best Safety Training Program and Workplace Wellness Award Added to Award Categories.

#SWANASafety in the News

SWANA: On-the-job deaths rose last year

Apr 30, 2019, 16:04 PM

Headline : SWANA: On-the-job deaths rose last year

Source URL : https://resource-recycling.com/recycling/2019/04/30/swana-on-the-job-deaths-rose-last-year/

Source : Resource Recycling

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