HSE has refreshed its guidance on the waste and recycling industry to make it easier to protect people and places in this sector.
Working in close consultation with the Waste Industry Safety and Health Forum (WISH), we have:
- removed outdated or duplicated information
- brought guidance up to date, so it reflects changes in the industry
- reduced the size of the site substantially, so it will be easier for you to find the advice you need
The guidance has been reorganised and grouped together to make it easier for you to protect workers and others by:
- preventing ill health from bioaerosols, infections, musculoskeletal disorders, asbestos and noise
- minimising risks from slips and trips and those caused by machinery and transport
- collecting waste and recyclables safely in commercial and civic amenity sites, recycling centres and skip hire
- sorting and processing waste in materials recovery facilities, including scrap metal, electrical equipment and composting
- training employees and providing them with the right information, including on first aid
- managing and monitoring waste and recycling services
There is also information about the WISH forum’s role in the industry and details of the guidance it produces.
To find out how it can help you protect your workers and comply with the law, visit our updated waste management and recycling website.
Rough sleepers in bins
This can be a particular problem at this time of year, as rough sleepers seek shelter from the cold in large commercial or communal waste bins and may be inadvertently tipped into waste-collection trucks.
Our new webpage features guidance providing simple control measures for businesses who manage large commercial bins and storage areas, and those who collect the waste.
Visit our new page on preventing people getting into large waste and recycling bins.
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