Refuse collection is one of the
most hazardous jobs in the United States. Refuse and toxic waste are major
sources of pollution that could cause serious personal injury disease if not
properly disposed of. The job of a
sanitation worker is to protect society from the dangers associated with
waste. Because they deal with hazardous
materials every time that they are on the job, sanitation workers put
themselves at risk for serious personal injury from exposure on a daily
basis. Through technology and training,
substantial efforts have been made in the waste industry to make such work
safer. Nonetheless, sanitation workers
are among the top 10 most dangerous occupations, according to the cable news
network.
Sanitation workers can be injured
in a variety of ways. Refuse collectors
are hit by impatient drivers trying to bypass a garbage truck. Defective equipment can cause unsafe working
conditions. Refuse trucks that have
mechanical problems cause injury to its operators, resulting in cuts, severed
limbs, and other serious personal injuries or wrongful death. Operators standing in the rear platform can
fall off the back of the truck and even be run over while it is in motion. Clean up and collection crews can also sustain
personal injuries from slipping, tripping, or falling on debris, oil or other
chemicals. In addition, hazardous
chemicals can cause serious burn injuries if they are not handled properly. Finally, sanitation garages are not
maintained in safe conditions. Oil and
substances may collect on garage floors and defective floors might not be
repaired when they should.
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