The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
formed an alliance with the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries to address machinery,
chemical, and other hazards in the scrap recycling industry. This partnership is expected to
promote the safety and health of workers in the scrap and recycling industry. In addition, the
partnership aims to promote understanding of worker rights and employer responsibilities. The
focus of the partnership is on workplace hazards associated with powered industrial trucks and
other machinery, chemical exposures, hazardous energy sources, and the handling and storage of
materials.
“These hazards can result in serious injuries and death for workers in the scrap recycling
industry,” said Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Dr. David
Michaels. “We are pleased to partner with ISRI in developing effective tools to control or
eliminate safety and health hazards in this industry.”
“ISRI’s alliance with OSHA underscores the recycling industry’s commitment to worker safety,”
said Doug Kramer, chair of ISRI. “Now with the support of OSHA behind us, ISRI will be able
to provide even greater resources for our members to ensure their workers return home to their
families every night.”
This partnership will mean a new emphasis will be placed on worker safety in the scrap recycling
industry. So if you own a business in this industry, it is imperative that your occupational safety
and health policies and procedures are compliant. If you have any concerns about any part of
your occupational safety and health policies and procedures, please reach out to a qualified third
party occupational safety and health auditing firm.
If you have any questions about how this partnership could impact your business or if you need
help in ensuring your policies and procedures are compliant, please contact us. If you have
anything to add about this alliance, please leave a comment.
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