Worker Safety in Solid Waste Collection

摘要

Solid waste collection is currently the fifth most dangerous job in the United States due to the number of fatal accidents involving employees. In addition, solid waste workers suffer thousands of reported injuries and illnesses annually, and waste collection vehicles are involved in thousands of accidents each year. As a result, the solid waste industry has developed safety education programs for workers and also for the general public. These have been generally been well received. In recent months, SWANA has expanded the quality and quantity of these programs to its members and the industry. These programs will improve the variety of safety training available.