Solid Waste

Commercial Pickup has specific hazards different than other types of routes/collection. This video examines these hazards and ways to reduce or eliminate risk.

In most industries it is as simple as turning off the power and installing a lock to prevent the power from being turned back on. In the solid waste industry the purpose is the same, protecting employees, but the energy sources we need to control aren’t usually controlled by just a circuit breaker. This program takes a detailed look about how to properly lock and block trash hauling vehicles during maintenance and clean out operations.

The trucks and equipment your company operates are great pieces of equipment. They’re versatile. They’re powerful. And, they have to be inspected. A proper inspection protects workers and those working around them by ensuring that the equipment they are using is mechanically safe. And that’s what this video is all about how…to perform a thorough, consistent and accurate pre-shift inspection.

Identifying and eliminating hazards are part of each drivers responsibilities. The purpose of this program is to help drivers analyze hazards and report them immediately to ensure their safety, the safety of their equipment and the safety of others working the same route in the future.

This program provides a broad over view of hazards Solid Waste workers face in the course of their everyday jobs. Contains critical information for new employees but also effective for experienced workers.

A large portion of total accidents in the Solid Waste industry occur while backing. However, backing accidents are 100% Preventable. This program will give your drivers effective tools and teach them techniques that will help them avoid backing accidents.