A Guide for Dumpster Safety
Shards of glass, broken furniture, heavy and awkward items — taking out the trash represents an enormous liability for multi-tenant properties. As a condo owner, you and the condo staff face the risk of injury both from accidents and the physical strain of handling waste and moving heavy dumpsters around the property.
Condo owners should set aside time to go over safety practices with employees. The Work Safe Center offers this help checklist for dumpster safety that you can review with your workers.
Avoiding Accidents and Hazardous Materials
Employees should recognize that dumpsters may contain dangerous items such as bent metal, broken glass or even medical waste.
Tips for safe waste collection include:
- Avoid back and shoulder strain; do not throw objects or handle heavy items with only one hand.
- Use safety gloves when filling or emptying dumpsters.
- Break down dangerous items into manageable parts.
- Place warning signs about hazardous waste that should not go in dumpsters.
Dumpster Moving Tools for Safe & Easy Waste Handling
Tools are available to help with the weight and strain of filling dumpsters and carting them around the property. Motorized dumpster movers help prevent injury when moving dumpsters up and down inclines, across rough asphalt, or through inclement weather.
Even in normal use on flat ground, a dumpster mover helps by reducing the strain on the back, legs, and shoulders.
In addition to dumpster moving tools, containers can be made safe and ergonomic with easy-grip handles and tools to help lift lids and deposit heavy items.
Property managers can find out more about dumpster movers and waste bin pullers at DJProducts.com.