Guide on Safety at Waste Management Facilities

Waste management facilities are complex work sites that are exposed to major operating risks, of which fires are the most significant. They are often quite large and have a detrimental impact on the environment, the local community and the waste industry itself. Therefore, a strong need for safety management and control at waste management sites is vital.

We have created a quick guide for waste management facilities to help them protect their assets and ensure the safety of their employees and the community nearby.

This document includes:

common risks that waste management facilities face;

quick statistics on safety impacts and costs to the industry;

review of three recent cases of fires at waste management sites;

some AI-powered solutions for waste management facilities to help them prevent and reduce the impact of accidents and fires.