Hazard Recognition in Recycling
Hazard recognition is an important element in the reduction of risk in your business. Learning to recognize and correct hazards helps to create safer workplaces. ReMA developed a day-long training course on hazard recognition in recycling to address ways to see or recognize hazards before they become incidents.
Course Information
This training will focus on high-risk areas found in the recycled materials industry. This comprehensive training course is includes:
- How to do a PPE hazard assessment;
- How to recognize the hazards of and safely work around mobile equipment;
- The importance of proper PPE and an understanding of the importance of the control of hazardous energy (LOTO);
- Good housekeeping practices;
- Recognizing fire hazards; and
- Hazard communication programs.
Workers receiving this training will benefit by obtaining a greater awareness of hazards and how to recognize them on their job site. In addition, they will learn how to create a PPE hazard assessment and how to prevent injury through hazard recognition. Employers will benefit by a lower prevalence of job-related injury, allowing for a more productive workforce.
This training is being offered regionally to both ReMA and non-ReMA members. It is offered free-of-charge thanks to the generosity of an OSHA Susan Harwood Grant. All levels of recycled materials industry company employees are encouraged to attend.
Schedule your training today by contacting [email protected].
This material was produced under grant number SH-99014-SH0 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
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Course Testimonials
” Great class! This should be required attendance for all recycling facility managers and supervisors.”
” The best safety course I have attended to date.”
” I appreciated the presentation and group ideas for things we can implement at our facility.”
” Participants seemed to enjoy and stay interactive throughout the course.”
” The course is a thorough training and good for all operations personnel and safety managers.”
Course overview
Promoting Hazard Recognition in Recycling Course
Hazard recognition is an important element in the reduction of risk in your business. Learning to recognize and correct hazards helps to create safer workplaces.
Safety in Recycling
Safety and Compliance
Safety is ReMA’s number one core value. We offer a variety of industry safety services including in-person and virtual options.
On-Demand Training
ReMA’s on-demand safety courses provide essential safety training around important industry-related topics such as electric vehicles, lockout/tagout, forklift operation, and general safety best practices. These courses can be completed online, anytime.
Safety Issues
Resources covering a variety of safety and environmental topics relevant to the recycled materials industry.
Safety Management Program
This tool helps recyclers navigate and sort through the broad menu of safety resources ReMA offers our members.
ReMA Blueprint-Safety Culture Assessment
The Blueprint process involves a scoring system which provides the facility management with a definite metric for each element.
Fire Prevention and Management Plan
The Fire Prevention and Management Plan is available to ReMA Members and requires login to access. If you would like a copy, please contact [email protected].
Support for Recyclers
Additional Resources
Explore our additional resources for valuable information to support the recycling industry and its professionals.
Hazard Recognition: Fire Safety and Prevention in Recycling
Fire safety and prevention is a foundational part of safety programming. ReMA received grant funding through OSHA’s Susan Harwood Training grant program to develop these education and training materials.
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Hazard Recognition: Safety Around Loading Docks
This course discusses the importance of finding, recognizing, and fixing hazards in the loading dock and shipping & receiving areas of a business.
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Transportation Assessment Program
The assessment program will review driver qualification, hours-of-service, vehicle maintenance, drug and alcohol testing, and hazardous material if applicable.