Waste Ban Compliance Waste Ban Compliance Training ProgramTraining Program

Safety ConsiderationsApril and May 2006

Why Safety?

Solid Waste Facilities are Dangerous Places

Waste Ban Compliance Can create exposure of personnel to Safety Hazards

Generators

Municipalities

DARP

non-DARP

Other Residential

Institutions

Commercial

Haulers

Municipalities

Private Companies

Transfer Facilities

Disposal Facilities

Who is Exposed To Safety Issues?

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Required Inspections & Monitoring Monitoring Waste Flow

Self Haul

Self Haul

Waste Ban Related Safety Topics Vehicle traffic Unknown exposures

– Chemical– Biological– Sharps– Flying debris

Tripping hazards Ergonomics Thermal stress Etc.

Address Safety Issueswith a Facility Specific Safety Plan May already have one for operations Identify and address known Waste Ban

Related EH&S concerns– Inspections– Recovery of Zero Tolerance Items

Written work instructions or policies– Used as employee training tool

Site specific

Site Specific Traffic Control Plan Personal protective equipment-- Visibility Traffic director made aware of inspection

personnel / Recovery Personnel Designated safe zone established for

inspections / material recovery Equipment operators must maintain a

safe distance Communication with equipment

operators

Personal Protective Equipment Plan Personal protective equipment

– Safety glasses– Safety shoes– Hard hat– Leather gloves– Conspicuity vest or shirt

Evaluate your facility’s specific needs

Site Specific Traffic Control Plan Traffic director made aware of

inspection personnel– Control traffic during inspections

•Stop traffic •Ensure safe zone if traffic not

stopped– Communicate with equipment

operators before moving•Two-way radio•Air horn•Eye contact and hand signals

Site Specific Traffic Control Plan Designated safe zone established for

inspections– Marked with cones– All equipment operators and vehicle

drivers know location– At least 15 feet from traffic– Communicate with operators & drivers

before leaving safe zone

Inspection Area Safety Zone

Address Hazards with Communication / Coordination

Other Potential Hazards – Bag Opening

Reload Potential Hazards

Emergency Response Plan

Document what to do in the event of an exposure or other emergency– Chemical– Biological– Sharps– Thermal– Other medical emergency

Conclusion

Waste Ban Compliance Creates Specific Safety Issues – Inspections– Recovery

Issues will vary from facility to facility Identify and Address the Issues and

Hazards Don’t Compromise Safety