Municipal solid waste collection is an important task that is required all around the world; yet it is associated with occupational injuries due to ergonomic risk factors including lifting, heavy load handling, awkward postures, long task durations and high levels of repetition....More

A renewed regulatory focus on the safety of fleet equipment may require refuse companies to reform the way they approach maintenance....More

Garbage and Trash Service Employee Killed in Accident.” “Skateboarder Killed by Garbage Truck.” “Man Killed in Garbage Truck Mishap.” “Employee Trapped in Garbage Truck and Killed.” These headlines appeared in U.S. newspapers over a one-week period....More