Organizations Promote Safety of Waste & Recycling Workers During Pandemic

摘要

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, waste and recy-cling employees have continued to work, which puts them at risk for contracting COVID-19. Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and NIOSH have released documents for these workers and the public that offer tips for reducing the risk of COVID-19. SWANA's document, "Help Protect Waste and Recy-cling Workers Now," details what the public can do to help protect the health of these workers during the pandemic. According to the document, the virus can survive on vari-ous surfaces up to 3 days. The document explains that the public should be vigilant about closing plastic trash bags, ensuring that all materials fit inside trash bins or carts, washing hands before putting out waste containers for col-lection, sanitizing handles or lids of waste containers, and avoiding "spring cleaning" at this time.