Safety Talk

You need to handle trash every day, so it is important to know there are dangerous items in trash containers and bags that could cause you personal injury. Cuts and contact with substances in the trash could expose you to dangerous chemicals and infections.

What’s at Stake

There are certain things you should not touch unless you are specially trained to handle that kind of refuse. For the following two categories you need special training to protect yourself, you need to wear personal protective equipment and you must be authorized to deal with them: 1. Bags containing hazardous chemicals or chemical bottles […]