Falling Off the Riding Step - May 14th, 12

One of the basic safety hazards faced by helpers is falling off the riding step while the
truck is moving.

OSHA Enforcement Update - May 7th, 12

The federal government recently released the 2011 enforcement data for the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

ROLLOVERS - Apr 30th, 12

Why do trash trucks roll over? Usually it is due to driver error

WATCH OUT FOR BIKES AND MOTORCYCLES - Apr 23rd, 12

With the weather warming up, more people are riding bicycles and motorcycles
in the neighborhoods and on g busy streets.

Driver of the Year - Apr 16th, 12

GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE CAB - Apr 9th, 12

Unfortunately, drivers and helpers occasionally get hurt entering or exiting the cab.

Obama Nominates Michael Huerta To Head FAA - Mar 29th, 12

Michael Huerta, who was thrust into the job of acting chief of the Federal Aviation Administration following the arrest of the agency's leader on drunk driving charges, has been nominated to head the agency.

OSHA - Recycling - Mar 26th, 12

OSHA issued 37 citations to a recycling company in Missouri and assessed
$195,930 in penalties.

Intersections – Safety Issues - Mar 19th, 12

How can you reduce accidents at intersections?

BACKING - Mar 12th, 12

Recent studies have found backing is associated with nearly 25% of all accidents
i l i involving solid waste trucks.

March Madness - Mar 5th, 12

What we want to avoid is “March Madness” on the roads.

First Waste Collection Fatality of 2012 - Feb 27th, 12

The first solid waste collection employee to be killed in a workplace accident
this year died on January 9, 2012.

People Sleeping in Dumpsters - Feb 20th, 12

There have been several incidents this winter in which a homeless person sleeping in a
dumpster has been dumped into a garbage truck and crushed du pste as bee du ped to ga bage t uc a d c us ed to death.

Lessons from Italy - Feb 13th, 12

When an accident occurs, don’t “abandon ship” and leave the cleanup to senior
management.

$2 Million Reasons to Be Safe on the Route - Feb 6th, 12

Most workers should be sufficiently motivated to work safely on the route
because they do not want to be hurt or killed. In case you need additional
motivation:

Z245 ANSI Information - Jan 31st, 12

We are re-energizing SC 3 & 6 to draft a revision to the current standards and are soliciting subcommittee members.

SUPER BOWL XLVI - Jan 30th, 12

Are you and your workers ready?

Dealing with Good and Bad Behaviors - Jan 23rd, 12

“Whatever behaviors you recognize get repeated”

A Strong Insurance Partner Can Help Your Safety Program - Jan 16th, 12

Having dependable insurance programs covering your fleet and employees can
play an important role in your safety program.

Overhead Hazards - Jan 9th, 12

The driver of a dump truck forgot to lower the trailer after he dumped a load at
a disposal facility in Maine.