Commercial Trash Compactors
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Open top commercial trash compactors are essential for companies that generate larger volumes of waste to help maintain housekeeping and productivity. Workers who load or work near open top trash compactors need to be aware of the unique hazards of these large machines. This safety topic will focus on general safety awareness, best practices and the specific OSHA standards that apply when an open top trash compactor is being used in the workplace.
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Long Version - 6 pages
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Short Version - 2 pages
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Sign-in Sheet
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Quiz and Answer Sheet
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Fast Version - 1 page
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Commercial Trash Compactors, Industry
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Resources & References
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Standards or Regulations
Weeklysafety.com exclusive safety meeting topic that focuses on general safety awareness and best practices that apply when an open top trash commercial trash compactor is being used in the workplace.