What it contains
These guidelines apply to systems of work used for the collection, compaction, and transfer of: non-hazardous domestic and commercial waste and recyclable materials collected for further processing. They cover the collection of:
- kerbside domestic waste
- kerbside recyclables (excluding clothing)
- commercial waste (excluding liquids or hazardous substances)
Contents include:
- occupational health and safety (OHS) responsibilities for employers
- systems for managing health and safety
- responsibilities in relation to plant
- specific hazards, such as manual handling, working at heights, noise, heat and cold, fatigue, dangerous goods, hazardous substances and working in compactors
- equipment specifications for waste collection vehicles