Health and Safety Executive

Health and safety training for waste management and recycling

This ‘good practice’ guidance was written for managers and those organising training within the waste management and recycling industry and sets out guidelines on the basic requirements for training in five key areas:

  • Slips, trips and falls.
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Manual handling
  • Workplace transport
  • Legislation and responsibilities.

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