National Waste & Recycling Association Announces Fall Safety Standards Meeting
Arlington, VA – The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) Standards Committee Z245 on Equipment Technology and Operations for Wastes and Recyclable Materials will convene October 28-30 in New York to discuss critical updates to safety standards within the recycling and waste industry.
The meeting will focus on essential topics including advancements in vehicle propulsion systems, improvements to safety protocols for lockout/tagout procedures in facilities and finalizing the draft for the uncontrolled public access compactor standard. This gathering will help ensure industry standards keep pace with the evolving technology and safety needs of the sector.
NWRA continues to serve as the secretariat for the ANS Z245 Committee on Equipment Technology and Operations for Wastes and Recyclable Materials. Industry professionals, including those interested in joining committees, are encouraged to participate in the ongoing development of these crucial standards. For more information or to participate, please contact Kirk Sander at ksander@wasterecycling.org.
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ABOUT NWRA
The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) represents the private sector waste and recycling services industry. Association members conduct business in all 50 states and include companies that manage waste, recycling and medical waste, equipment manufacturers and distributors, and a variety of other service providers. For more information about NWRA, please visit www.wasterecycling.org.
Contact
Genevieve O’Sullivan
National Waste & Recycling Association
gosullivan@wasterecycling.org
202-731-1812
