Event Details

Recycled materials operations face unique fire hazards, from combustible dust and lithium-ion batteries to hot work and spontaneous combustion. This session explores the most common causes of fires in recycling environments and outlines practical steps businesses can take to identify, reduce, and mitigate risks.

What You’ll Learn:

• The top fire hazards in recycled materials operations
• How to assess and prioritize fire prevention strategies
• Practical tips for hazard reduction and daily risk control
• Lessons learned from real-world industry incidents

Speakers

AJ Ruperto

Manager of Video Acquisition, KPA

AJ Ruperto is the Manager of Video Acquisition and a certified safety professional (CSP) at KPA. He helps produce KPA’s signature training and accounts for unique and compelling footage in a variety of hazardous industries. In his spare time, he roots for the Pittsburgh Steelers, his basketball-trophy-winning daughters, and his workout-motivated wife, who lovingly brings him coffee every morning!

About AJ Ruperto

Shawn Smith

Senior Director of Product, Training & Content, KPA

Shawn Smith has 30+ years of training/content production, programming, and learning management expertise. He leads KPA’s dynamic training and content team, a group of self-proclaimed nerds and individuals who are passionate about keeping your employees safe. He oversees the trifecta of compliant, impactful, and innovative Environmental, Health, and Safety resources at KPA. In his spare time, he is a high school robotics coach in Hershey, PA, pursuing global acclaim and inspiring today’s youth to be themselves. 

About Shawn Smith