What safety precautions should I take when managing a dumpster?
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Review key safety rules for managing a dumpster at your job site.
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Add AddressSafety is important. Keep your crew safe by reviewing the dumpster safety rules below and posting them at your job site. Appoint a crew member as dumpster captain to help share the daily responsibility of managing the dumpster.
Safety Rules
Clean the area around the garbage bin several times throughout the day
Remove any tripping hazards
Do not enter the dumpster
Never move or compress garbage with your hands, feet, or body
Use caution when dropping contents
Watch hand and body placement, and be aware of potential pinch points or areas of strain
Use caution on days with adverse weather
Secure lightweight items to prevent them from blowing away
Do not place liquids or hazardous materials in the dumpster
Never fight a dumpster fire; please notify the fire department immediately
Do not remove animals or pests; please call your local animal control service
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