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Abstract
To prevent solid waste collection injuries:
- An applicable worker safety program should be established
- Before the solid waste truck is moved, visible hand signal communication between the driver and tipper should be established
- A standard operating procedure (SOP) should be established for stacking dumpsters as a result of a job hazard analysis
- A drug testing program should be incorporated in a worker safety program
- Pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections should be performed
- An ANSI ISEA 107-1999 safety vest should be worn at all times when on duty
- Do not ride on the steps if the truck is going faster than 10mph or for more than 0.2 miles
Document Type
Alert
Publication Date
6-2010
Repository Citation
Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center, "Workers Killed While Collecting Solid Waste" (2010). Kentucky Haz Alerts--Motor Vehicle. 3.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/face_vehicle_alerts/3
Included in
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons
Notes/Citation Information
Published in Kentucky Haz Alert, v. 8, issue 3.