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. Addresses proper
clothing, personal protective equipment, fire
protection, mechanical and electrical safety,
and more.

Commercial routes have specific hazards.
This program addresses these hazards and
outlines steps that should be taken to minimize
risk. Topics include:
• Safe Vehicle Operation
• Container Pickup & Accessibility
• Roll-Off Containers
• Transfer Stations, Landfills & more

Residential routes present unique hazards.
This program addresses :
• Vehicle Safety
• Trash Pick-up
• Customer relations
• Slips and Falls
• Loading & Dumping

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 & eliminating hazards are part of
each driver’s responsibilities. This program will
help drivers analyze hazards and report them
immediately to ensure their safety, the safety
of their equipment and the safety of others on
the same route in the future.
Topics Include:
• PavementDamage
• Overhead Hazards
• Loading Docks
• Container Accessibility
• Unsanitary Conditions
• Hazardous Waste and other hazards

Protecting employees and the environment are
two important considerations in any company’s
safety program. This program examines
common hazardous materials exposures in
the Solid Waste industry and outlines ways
to reduce or eliminate risk to people and the
environment. Follow the procedures outlined
in this program and take a personal responsibility
for your safety and the safety of those
around you.

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.