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NWRA’s Safety Monday Reminds Workers to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace
It is important that workers use three points of contact when entering and exiting a vehicle and use proper footwear…
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NWRA Tennessee Chapter Shines Spotlight on Legislative Priorities in Presentation to Tennessee Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
The presentation highlighted the critical role the waste and recycling industry plays in the state’s overall environmental health and sustainability.
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NWRA and RRS Release Report on Threat of Lithium Batteries to Waste and Recycling Infrastructure
The report estimates that more than 5,000 fires occur annually at recycling facilities.
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NWRA Earns Recertification from Great Place To Work
This prestigious recognition is based entirely on what current employees say about their experiences working at NWRA through an anonymous,…
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NWRA Safety Monday Reminds Us that Slips, Trips and Falls are More Common this Time of Year
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that slips, trips and falls cause 700 fatalities each year and 450,000 reported injuries.
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NWRA’s Safety Monday Reminds Workers to Walk Like a Penguin to Avoid Slips, Trips and Falls
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly one million people are injured from slips and falls each…
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NWRA Extends Deadline for Driver of the Year and Operator of Year Applications
Extending the deadline to December 31 will allow our member companies time to ensure they have submitted complete applications.
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NWRA’s Safety Monday Reminds Workers to Avoid Distracted Driving this Season
Turn off notifications, silence your phone and take breaks to allow your body and mind to recover.
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Waste and Recycling Industry Sees Decline in Rate of Fatalities
Remains seventh deadliest industry in the country as national rate increases.
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NWRA Women’s Council Launches 2023-2024 Scholarship Program to Empower Future Leaders in the Waste and Recycling Industry
Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2024, and the recipients will be announced before WasteExpo 2024.
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NWRA’s Safety Monday Reminds Workers that Preventing Fatalities Starts with the Small Things
In 2021, 64% of truck drivers killed in crashes of large trucks were not wearing a seat belt.
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NWRA Calls Upon Congressional Leaders to Pass RNG Tax Incentives Bill
The bill would create a one dollar per gallon tax credit for RNG used for transportation.