RSP00001-2001 Release Date: March 28, 2001

EIA Safety Practices Manual

ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRY
A S S O C I A T I O N S

Manual of Recommended Safety Practices

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

WASTE EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION A PART OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 4301 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW SUITE 300 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20008 TELEPHONE: 202 244 4700 FAX: 202 966 4824

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Disclaimer

The technology base of the industry, government regulations and consensus standards are in constant flux. Therefore, it is impossible to guarantee the absolute accuracy of the materials contained in this manual. Nor does the manual purport to be a competent source for legal and accounting advice. Neither EIA nor WASTEC can assume any responsibility or liability for loss or injury for omissions, errors, misprinting, or ambiguity contained in this publication. The material contained herein represents the opinion of the authors as to general guidelines for the industry. As with all guidelines, this information must be tailored to fit the reader's own circumstances, and it is not intended to be a legal document. The reader should always consult competent counsel on all matters which relate to potential liabilities. The reader is cautioned to always keep up to date with changes in regulations and standards in order to comply with requirements that are new, have been changed, or have been updated.

These Principal Sponsoring Organizations providing key funding for the 1999 edition of the EIA Manual of Recommended Safety Practices were:

Waste Equipment Technology Association, Washington, DC Environmental Industry Associations, Washington, DC Waste Management, Inc., Oak Brook, IL
with a Grant from the:

EIA Research and Education Foundation, Washington, DC

The Environmental Industry Associations provided key funding of the 2001 update of the EIA Manual of Recommended Safety Practices covering Sections VI, VII and VIII. The Principal Authors of the 1988, 1999 and 2001 editions were: John A. Legler, Exec. Vice President, Waste Equipment Technology Association, Washington, DC Dave Malter, President, Malter Associates, Downers Grove, IL Gerald Van Beek, President, SACOM, Inc., Houston, TX Susan Eppes, President, EST Solutions, Houston, TX (2001 edition) With peer review by the EIA Safety Advisory Committee

Published By:

The Environmental Industry Associations 4301 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20008 Phone: 1-202-244-4700, Fax: 1-202-966-4824 Web Site: www.envasns.org Copyright 2001 by the Environmental Industry Associations All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form, in an electronic retrieval system, or otherwise, without prior express permission of the publisher.

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Index
Part I. Overview Of The Manual
A. Introduction B. Objectives C. Use Of The Manual

Part II.

Safety Basics
A. B. C. D. Loss Prevention Theory Overview Of Occupation Safety and Health Regulations (OSHA) Overview Of Industry Standards (ANSI Z245) Overview Of Transportation Safety Regulations (DOT)

Part III.

Core Practices
A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. Asbestos Basic Hazard Communications (HAZCOM) Bloodborne Pathogens Confined Space Entry Drug And Alcohol Abuse Prevention Programs Electrical Safety Emergency Spill Response Control Of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Equipment Maintenance Ergonomics Fire Safety Hearing Conservation Material Handling and Control Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Powered Industrial Truck Operations Traffic Control Walking - Working Surfaces Cranes

Part IV.

Mobile Collection and Transportation Operations

A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. Training Curriculum Table PPE Table Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations Collection Crew Safety Commercial Container Handling Energy Control For Vehicle Maintenance And Servicing Collection and Transfer Vehicles Unloading Procedures At Treatment, Processing and Disposal Facilities

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Part V.

Processing Equipment Operation

A. B. C. D. Training Curriculum Table PPE Table Stationary Volume Reduction Equipment Operations Mobile Size Reduction Equipment Operations

Part VI.

Landfill Operations
A. B. C. D. E. F. G. Training Curriculum Table Personal Protection Equipment Table Vehicular Traffic Management Mobile Equipment Operations Composting Operations Construction Operations Working Face Operations

Part VII.

Transfer Station Operations

A. B. C. D. E. Training Curriculum Table Personal Protection Equipment Table Restricted Work Areas Facility Operations Vehicular Traffic Management

Part VIII.

Material Processing and Recovery Facility Operations

A. B. C. D. E. Training Curriculum Table Personal Protection Equipment Table Vehicular Traffic Management and Tipping Floor Operations Processing Operations Restricted Work Areas

Appendices A. Bibliography B. Resources C. OSHA Directory

1) 2) Federal Offices State Program Offices

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