Reminder: It Is Back to School Time.
This poses a number of safety hazards for solid waste vehicle drivers, as kids are often at the bus stop early in the morning (in the dark), are difficult to see, and often wear dark-colored clothing....
View ArticleWASTEC MEMBERSHIP NEWS: B3 Plastics
B3 Plastics, the producer of some innovative, ergonomic, flexible-film products that help users stay clean while avoiding injury, just joined WASTEC. You can learn more about their company and products...
View ArticlePress Release: Feds Report Garbage and Recycling Collectors Accidents and...
The National Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA) is troubled by statistics released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in a report earlier today. In the report (Census of Fatal...
View ArticleEIA Solicits Nominations for Expanded 2013 Driver of the Year Program
EIA announced that it is accepting nominations for its popular and prestigious 2013 Driver of the Year awards. This program, which has been expanded and streamlined, honors those drivers who operate...
View ArticleSolid Waste Industry Issues Guidelines to Avoid Distracted Driving
The Environmental Industry Associations (EIA) has produced a white paper outlining the risks of distracted driving and providing tips for waste service companies to manage driving distractions. EIA,...
View ArticlePress Release: Solid Waste and Recycling Industry Sees Record Number of...
EIA announced that it had received a record number of nominations for its Driver of the Year (DOTY) awards. This program recognizes and honors waste industry drivers committed to safety and high...
View ArticlePress Release: Industry Representatives Participate in OSHA Meetings on...
Representatives from the solid waste and recycling industry are participating in stakeholder meetings organized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to solicit comments on...
View ArticleEIA Welcomes Safety Director
Environmental Industry Associations President and CEO Sharon H. Kneiss welcomed the new director of safety to the association. Phil Hagan will be working with industry stakeholders to address industry...
View ArticleWisconsin Bill Would Encourage Drivers to Slow Down Around Garbage Trucks
State Representative John Jagler (R-Watertown) and State Senator Paul Farrow (R-Pewaukee) sent a simple message for Wisconsin drivers: Slow down around garbage trucks. To encourage this, they...
View ArticleEIA Welcomes Certification Director
Sharon H. Kneiss, President and CEO of the Environmental Industry Associations (EIA), welcomed the new director of certification to the association. Ayana Nickerson will initially work to develop an...
View ArticleWisconsin Enacts Road Safety Law to Encourage Cautious Driving Near...
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker yesterday signed into law a bill that doubles the minimum and maximum fines for reckless driving and certain speeding violations, with specific provisions for violations...
View ArticleEIA Honors Waste Management for Community Watch Program in Florida Counties
The Environmental Industry Associations is proud to honor Waste Management with the EIA Community Changemakers distinction for launching Waste Watch in Manatee and Palm Beach counties in Florida....
View ArticleEIA Releases Applications for 2014 Driver of the Year Awards
The Environmental Industry Associations released the application for its 2014 Driver of the Year Awards. EIA’s prestigious DOTY Awards honor those drivers who operate their vehicles in a safe and...
View ArticleEnvironmental Industry Associations, Environmental Research and Education...
The Environmental Industry Associations (EIA) and the Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) have partnered to release the 2013 revised Manual of Recommended Safety Practices for the...
View ArticleEIA Safety Committee changes for the better
Now is a great time to jump on the safety bandwagon and help make the waste and recycling industry a safer place to work. The EIA Safety Committee has been restructured to support the organization’s...
View ArticleThe positive member experience of EIA
One of the best things about being the membership guy at a trade association is getting to hear firsthand about the positive impact we are having for our members. Twice this week I’ve had potential...
View ArticleSafety Committee nails down assignments to tackle moving forward: recycling,...
EIA’s Safety Committee had a very productive meeting on November 6th and 7th in The Woodlands, Texas. After convening at the new Waste Connections corporate headquarters (which is quite nice), the...
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Keeping Drivers Safe through Education
From right, Harry Fowler, director of the Florida Training Center; Sheila Alkire, National Waste & Recycling Association education director, Sharon Kneiss, Association president and CEO and three...
View ArticleBETA TESTING: Driver Safety Certification Exam Development
The National Waste & Recycling Association is seeking members to participate in beta testing to establish the validity and passing scores of its newly developed driver safety certification exam....
View ArticleIntroducing Safety Monday in Spanish!
The National Waste and Recycling Association is excited to announce that Safety Monday will soon be offered in both Spanish and English. Safety Monday is a weekly newsletter that promotes safe...
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