Not All Safety Garments Are Created Equal
DeAnn Hammer 3M Personal Safety Products Department St. Paul, Minn.
The threat of being hit by a motorist is a constant danger for many waste industry employees. There were 30 transportation-related fatalities among sanitation...
Spec'ing Trucks for Safety
By Bob Deierlein
Closer government scrutiny, more inexperienced drivers in the workforce, the cost of covering accident scenes, and vehicle recovery and repair are just...
10 Tips to Manage Risk
Joseph Catanese
For many, New Year's is more than just a time to sing Auld Lang Syne off-key. It's a time to make New Year's resolutions and improve upon old habits....
Taking Driver Training to New Levels
Michael Fickes
U.S. truck drivers ended the 20th century on a super safety note. According to federal statistics released at the end of last year, the 1990s stand out...
INSURANCE: Ergonomics Standards Aim To Aid Aches
Joseph Catanese
With the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Washington, D.C., propelling ergonomic standards through Congress, it's important to understand...
INSURANCE: Control Insurance Costs By Controlling Risks
Joseph Catanese
Like the proverbial apple a day that keeps the doctor away, attention to your insurance coverages and premiums is an important strategy in managing your...
legislation: Back-up Employee Background Checks
Barry Shanoff
Matthew Kearney wondered why he did not get a job offer following a very upbeat, congenial interview with the sales manager of a prominent waste equipment...
Landfill Safety: Is No Accident
Sarah K. Moser
Picture a landscape where the earth can spontaneously combust. Where the terrain is so unstable that it is prone to collapse and sinkage. Where multi-ton...
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