[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 40, Volume 24]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 40CFR243.201-2]



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                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT

 

         CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)

 

PART 243_GUIDELINES FOR THE STORAGE AND COLLECTION OF RESIDENTIAL, 

COMMERCIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL SOLID WASTE--Table of Contents

 

            Subpart B_Requirements and Recommended Procedures

 

Sec.  243.201-2  Recommended procedures: Operations.



    (a) All solid waste collection personnel should receive instructions 

and training in safe container and waste handling techniques, and in the 

proper operation of collection equipment, such as those presented in 

Operation Responsible: Safe Refuse Collection.

    (b) Personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, 

respirators, and footwear should be used by collection employees, as 

appropriate. This equipment should meet the applicable provisions of the 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards for Subpart I--

Personal Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.132 through 1910.137).

    (c) Scavenging should be prohibited at all times to avoid injury and 

to prevent interference with collection operations.

    (d) When conducting carryout collection, a leakproof and puncture-

proof carrying container should be used to minimize the potential for 

physical contact between the collector and the solid waste or the 

liquids which may derive from it.