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