From oppressive heat waves and hurricanes to insect bites and stings, there are a lot of factors recyclers need to pay attention to during the summer months. Luckily, ReMA’s Safety Team has you covered with tips and advice to ensure that when working in the summer, you do so safely or not at all. Insects…
Working safely in the summer doesn’t just mean staying hydrated and cool. Recyclers also need to be prepared for different types of adverse weather conditions. Use these tips from the ReMA Safety Team to ensure that when working in the summer, you do so safely or not at all. This is a good time of year for recyclers to review their action plans, particularly for inclement weather. Lighting storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes can crop up in certain parts…
With the first day of summer already behind us and warmer weather on the horizon, it’s important to stay hydrated and cool. Use the tips below from the ReMA Safety Team to ensure that when working in the summer at your operation and with your employees, you do so safely or not at all. General…
In his remarks at ReMA’s Gulf Coast Region’s Summer Board Meeting, ReMA Chair Andy Golding discussed the major challenge of lithium-ion batteries and why recyclers need to take charge to improve fire safety management within the industry. “I firmly believe that we have the opportunity to stay on the right side of legislation and regulation…
Because Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers often travel to new cities and towns, they may be unfamiliar with the roadway and feel compelled to read a map or directions while driving. The Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS) reported that 22 percent of large-truck crashes occurred when CMV drivers were unfamiliar with the roadway. This…
Before becoming ReMA’s Senior Director of Safety, Jerry Sjogren was the safety director at EL Harvey and Sons. As he built trust among employees, they began coming to him with major life problems and mental health concerns. “I listened and tried to do what I could, but I knew we needed outside services to assist…
Mental health becomes a safety issue when it shows up at the job, and therefore it’s important to recognize and deal with it early. Small steps like adjusting workload, speaking up, and using available resources can stop problems before they turn into injuries. May is recognized as Mental Health Month through Mental Health America (MHA)….
May is National Electrical Safety Month, spearheaded by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), which works to reduce fires, fatalities, injuries, and property loss related to electrical mishaps and negligence. ESFI and ReMA have partnered on resources to promote lithium-ion battery recycling and educate the public on how to purchase, use, and recycle these batteries…
During the week of April 20, 2026, industry leaders, safety professionals, and federal officials gathered in Washington, D.C. for the OSHA Workers Memorial Safety Summit. The Recycled Materials Association’s (ReMA) Safety Outreach Manager, Holly Brownell, attended the event to engage with OSHA staff, brainstorm future programming, and exchange insights. These types of opportunities put ReMA…
Though 2026 is just a few months old, ReMA’s Safety Team has hit the ground running by rolling out a new fire safety resource page for members. Through funding provided by OSHA as part of the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program, ReMA developed a series of training videos to support safety education in the recycled materials industry, with a particular focus…
From April 13 – 16 2026, ReMA2026 – The Show, Powered by ReMatter is taking over Mandalay Bay and bringing together professionals in the recycled materials industry. To give attendees a sneak peek of what’s to come during the convention, ReMA News is presenting a series featuring ReMA leaders, members, speakers, and exhibitors discussing aspects…
On Monday, December 8, 2025, ReMA’s Board of Directors adopted the Position and Guidance on Propulsion Battery End-of-Life Management. The rapid adoption of hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) presents both significant opportunities and challenges. How do you safely and sustainably manage the growing volume of large-format batteries that power these vehicles once they reach end-of-life…