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Waste Ban Compliance Training Program

This training program addresses vital safety considerations for personnel exposed to hazards during waste ban compliance operations. With a focus on solid waste facilities, it targets municipalities, generators, and private companies who must navigate environmental health and safety (EH&S) concerns. Essential topics include vehicle traffic, chemical exposure, and ergonomic safety. Participants will learn to develop facility-specific safety plans, implement personal protective equipment strategies, and establish safe zones during inspections. Prioritizing safety ensures effective waste management without compromising personnel well-being.

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Waste Ban Compliance Training Program

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  1. Waste Ban Compliance Training Program Safety Considerations April and May 2006

  2. Why Safety? • Solid Waste Facilities are Dangerous Places • Waste Ban Compliance Can create exposure of personnel to Safety Hazards

  3. Who is Exposed To Safety Issues? • Generators • Municipalities • DARP • non-DARP • Other Residential • Institutions • Commercial • Haulers • Municipalities • Private Companies Transfer Facilities I Self Haul Disposal Facilities I Self Haul Required Inspections & Monitoring I Monitoring Waste Flow

  4. Waste Ban Related Safety Topics • Vehicle traffic • Unknown exposures • Chemical • Biological • Sharps • Flying debris • Tripping hazards • Ergonomics • Thermal stress • Etc.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Inspection Area Safety Zone

  11. Address Hazards with Communication / Coordination

  12. Other Potential Hazards – Bag Opening

  13. Reload Potential Hazards

  14. Emergency Response Plan • Document what to do in the event of an exposure or other emergency • Chemical • Biological • Sharps • Thermal • Other medical emergency

  15. 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

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