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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.
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NWRA’s Riley, WM’s Salaam Recognized Among The Hill’s Top Lobbyists for 2023
This is the fifth consecutive year that Riley has received this prestigious honor as a member of the NWRA staff.
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NWRA’s Safety Monday Offers Guidelines to Prevent Accidents and Fatalities
These tips are a reminder to put safety first.
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NWRA Safety Monday Reminds You to Avoid Slips, Trips and Falls this Holiday Season
The holiday season can be a prime time for falls because of the hazards of putting up decorations, carrying heavy…
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NWRA’s Safety Monday Reminds Waste Collection Workers to Follow Lockout/Tagout Policies
We urge waste collection workers to consult their company’s lockout/tagout program for all required procedures.
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NWRA Safety Monday Reminds You to Remember “Your Reason for Safety This Season”
Drivers should remember the ‘Three Ps of Safety:’ Prepare for the trip, Protect yourself and Prevent crashes on the road.