Safety
NWRA: NIOSH cuts a step in the wrong direction
National Waste & Recycling Association says safety needs to remain a top priority.
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3rd Eye expands suite of fleet safety solutions
The company has introduced the 360 Camera System and Reverse Automatic Braking Technology.
Higher rates, stricter policies
The rising threat of battery fires is impacting insurance for recycling and waste companies.
Optimized Waste and Logistics North America joins Together for Safer Roads
The organizations will work to advance fleet safety technology through an expansion of TSR’s Truck of the Future Initiative.
Waste Connections reports Q4 results, closes 24 acquisitions in 2024
The Texas-based waste management company had a “record year of M&A” in 2024, according to CEO Ron Mittelstaedt.
Commentary: Battery fires threaten waste management workforce and clean energy transition
While lithium-ion batteries play an important role in our lives, they also pose serious fire risks to waste and resource management facilities.
NWRA, SWANA issue joint response to Bureau of Labor Statistics fatality data
Organizations call for accurate reporting and improved safety initiatives in response to increased fatality rate for refuse and recyclable materials collectors.
NWRA submits comment on OSHA heat rules
National Waste & Recycling Association emphasizes the need for flexibility to address heat risks across work environments.
IntelliShift honored at IoT Breakthrough Awards
The fleet intelligence platform received the Fleet Management Innovation of the Year award.
Bureau of Labor: Fatality rate increased for waste collection in 2023
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows a significant increase in the fatality rate for refuse and recyclable materials collectors.
IDTechEx sees electric-powered construction equipment growth
Research firm says cost savings and quieter work environment among factors boosting sales of electric-powered construction sector equipment.
