Collection activities represent one of the most hazardous activities associated with the waste industry, with approximately 80% of accidents occurring during collection of household and trade waste according to CIWM News Online.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has commissioned the Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) to work in partnership with the waste and recycling industry to identify what competencies supervisors and team leaders need to manage health and safety effectively.
Click here to read the full document “Competence in roadside waste and recycling collection activities”
Click here to read the full document “Competence in roadside waste and recycling collection activities”
If you need any help identifying or training Competent Persons within your organisation – please do not hesitate to contact us or call Alasdair Meldrum on 01292 610428.