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

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

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

Address Safety Issues with 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

Inspection Area Safety Zone

Address Hazards with Communication / Coordination

Other Potential Hazards – Bag Opening

Reload Potential Hazards

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