Top 10 Safety Rules for Dumpster Use and Access
- Do not risk back injury by hoisting garbage overhead
- Stay visible to traffic and stay alert to trucks or machinery moving near the dumpster
- Never extend your body over a dumpster
- Keep the area around the dumpster clean and free of clutter
- Never move items inside a dumpster with your hands or feet
- Never enter a dumpster
- Do not try to fight a dumpster fire, call the fire department
- Do not dispose of hazardous waste in solid waste dumpsters
- Notify your supervisor if you see signs of animals or pests in a dumpster
- Use caution when opening or closing lids, be aware of pinch points and where you place your hands
