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Dec 2021
How to Clean Dumpsters and Bins Safely and Efficiently
Cleaning waste bins: It’s a dirty job, but somebody has to do it. Dirty trash bins and dumpsters get smelly, attract bugs and rodents, and sponsor bacteria growth. In extreme cases, unsanitary conditions in waste receptacles can threaten employee health—and, with the buildup of odor, they certainly affect comfort. But whether you clean dumpsters and trash cans at your facility once a month or once a year—and we recommend the former, if not more frequent wash intervals—you should be aware of the safety concerns associated with the task.
How to Conduct a Personal Protective Equipment Risk Assessment
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to provide protective clothing and accessories wherever there’s a risk of injury in the workplace. According to OSHA standard 1910.132(d), this effort begins with a personal protective equipment (PPE) risk assessment. This review of workplace hazards identifies where and when employees must use PPE. Following the PPE risk assessment, OSHA requires employers to:
Creating a PPE Training Program: OSHA PPE Training Requirements
Purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) helps your business maintain a safe, productive workplace — but without an appropriate training program, there’s no guarantee that workers will use PPE on the job (or use it correctly). OSHA requires employers to provide employees with training on proper PPE usage, but to build an effective training program, you’ll need to go above and beyond the administration’s guidelines.