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Waste Ban Compliance Training Program. Safety Considerations April and May 2006. Why Safety?. Solid Waste Facilities are Dangerous Places Waste Ban Compliance Can create exposure of personnel to Safety Hazards. Who is Exposed To Safety Issues?. Generators Municipalities DARP non-DARP
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Waste Ban Compliance Training Program Safety Considerations April and May 2006
Why Safety? • Solid Waste Facilities are Dangerous Places • Waste Ban Compliance Can create exposure of personnel to Safety Hazards
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
Waste Ban Related Safety Topics • Vehicle traffic • Unknown exposures • Chemical • Biological • Sharps • Flying debris • Tripping hazards • Ergonomics • Thermal stress • Etc.
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
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
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
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
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
Emergency Response Plan • Document what to do in the event of an exposure or other emergency • Chemical • Biological • Sharps • Thermal • Other medical emergency
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