Be Safe Tuesday: Site Safety Best Practices for MRF’s, Landfills & Transfer Stations

Site Safety Best Practices for MRF’s, Landfills & Transfer Stations

1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
   • High Visibility Clothing – minimum class 2
   • Hard Hat
   • Protective Toe Shoes
   • Safety Glasses
   • Gloves
   • Hearing Protection
2. Follow posted speed limit and traffic control signs.
3. Functional reverse alarms and cameras on all mobile equipment.
4. All vehicles in the tipping area must maintain a minimum of 15 feet from other vehicles and heavy equipment.
5. Minimum spacing distance for End Dump/Tractor Trailer is the length of the trailer plus 10 feet.
6. When parking in the tipping area, the cab of your vehicle must be even with the cabs of other vehicles (not staggered).
7. Only the Driver is allowed out of the truck at the tipping area.  Always stay within 6 feet of the vehicle.
8. No riders on the outside of vehicles.
9. No salvaging or scavenging allowed.
10. Always follow the directions of Site Personnel.  Make eye contact with machine operators and/or ground personnel.
11. No cell phone use while driving or operating equipment.
12. No Smoking.