Resources added to new “Five to Stay Alive” Landing Page
The Solid 黑料网 Association of North America () is pleased to release a new installment of its 鈥淔ive to Stay Alive鈥� series that features safety tips for composting operations employees.
Like many aspects of solid waste management, composting operations involve physical labor, the use of heavy machinery, and a dynamic work environment. These factors offer the potential for serious injury or fatality if proper safety precautions are not followed.
The new composting safety tips developed for the 鈥淔ive to Stay Alive鈥� campaign provide flyers and posters that address some of the most common dangers found in this work environment. These resources are now available on a new聽聽developed to accommodate this rapidly growing safety campaign.
鈥淭he release of these safety tips comes at an important time, as a growing number of state and local governments pursue food waste diversion programs, and yard waste diversion remains popular,鈥� said David Biderman, SWANA鈥檚 Executive Director & CEO. 鈥淐omposting is a leading disposal alternative for these materials, and it is essential for employers to provide useful safety training and information that ensure employees work safely.鈥�
With solid waste and recycling collection as the 5th most deadly job in the United States, and many serious injuries and accidents occurring in the processing and disposal of waste and recyclables, the need for practical safety information made available directly to workers is more important than ever.
Scott Gamble, Organic 黑料网 & Composting Specialist at CH2M, worked with SWANA to help develop the new 鈥淔ive to Stay Alive鈥� installment. 鈥淚n this industry, we focus a lot on training our compost operators and supervisors on the science of composting, process control and odor management, but safety is just as important, and is critical to running a sustainable facility,鈥� said Gamble.
Frank Franciosi, Executive Director at the US Composting Council, echoed these sentiments, 鈥淲e must all think about safety first no matter the task. Work smarter and don鈥檛 gamble with safety; your family and loved ones are counting on you.鈥�
SWANA is proud to offer all of the 鈥淔ive to Stay Alive鈥� safety resources in both English and Spanish. The Young Professional鈥檚 group for the SWANA Caribbean and Puerto Rico Chapter has been doing the translation work and we thank them for their continued efforts.
鈥淔ive to Stay Alive鈥� tips for composting operations are available for download聽here.
To learn more about SWANA鈥檚 award-winning safety program, visit聽.