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Miraculously, a California man recently survived two compaction cycles after being dumped into a front load garbage truck. While this incident did not end tragically, numerous others have. Preventing people from gaining access to a dumpster is difficult, and hearing them over the noise generated by the truck is equally challenging. However, drivers and helpers … Read more
There are many factors that can make this time of year more dangerous for the waste collection worker. Waste Collection schedules are shortened due to Christmas and the New Year’s Day falling weekdays leading to a rushed working pace. Complexity of the Work Environment. Hurried Pace. Bad Weather. Stress. Your mind is not focused … Read more
The Holidays are a busy time for everyone and it can be easy to overlook those who serve us year round. Always prepared, consistently there, in heat or snow, your Garbage Workers make it their job (literally) to dispose of your disposables. Why not show your appreciation to them this season? 1. Give a Gift … Read more
Site Safety Best Practices for MRF’s, Landfills & Transfer Stations Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) High Visibility Clothing – minimum class 2 Hard Hat Protective Toe Shoes Safety Glasses Gloves Hearing Protection Follow posted speed limit and traffic control signs. Functional reverse alarms and cameras on all mobile equipment. All vehicles in the tipping area must … Read more
As we go through this holiday season, we want to remember the impact that garbage workers have had on our history Did you know this respected profession goes back to at least 3000 B.C.? Here are 10 interesting things from more recent history that you may not have known about your garbage workers: 1350 A.D. … Read more
Holiday events and celebrations can be exciting times for family and friends to get together. But, get-togethers with family and friends can turn into tragedies when people are killed or injured in traffic crashes. With the biggest shopping weekend of the year (Black Friday) just passing and the increased number of drivers visiting relatives for … Read more
DERIDDER — Three-year-old Colby Woodard is a big fan of the two Progressive Waste Management workers who collect the trash at his house. His mother, Jessica Woodard, said Colby waits on the front porch each Thursday morning and cheers on the workers as they do their job. “They just make his day. He hears them … Read more
“We have the nicest garbage man, He empties out our garbage can; He’s just as nice as he can be, He always stops and talks with me.” It concludes, “My mother doesn’t like his smell, but then, she doesn’t know him well.” Micah Speir, a garbage collector, was in the news recently. While working his … Read more
OPERATION SAFE DRIVER This is Thanksgiving week, when 40 million people across the U.S. hit the road, schools are out and retail areas are at their most congested. All of these factors contribute to distracted and fatigued driving. Regardless of whether you are finishing the grocery list, heading to a family gathering, or maneuvering work … Read more