Intent:
Promote safe and efficient operation of waste disposal facilities*.
Requirements:
Prevent or identify and correct OSHA-related operational violations and/or recommendations in all OSHA covered facilities under the control of the company.
Tier 1: Demonstrate a current OSHA-compliant safety plan that has been updated within the past 2 years.
Conduct an OSHA (or equivalent) – Level audit by a qualified auditor following the official forms, which must be completely filled out.
Qualified auditors include:
- Federal or State OSHA inspector;
- Insurance inspector;
- Union safety official;
Full remediation of all OSHA (or equivalent) incidents reported.
and
Tier 2: No unresolved violations for one year
Tier 3: No unresolved violations for 2+ years
Unresolved Violations within the past year = 0 pointsNo unresolved violations for one year = 1 pointNo unresolved violations for 2+ years = 2 points
Potential Strategies:
List all OSHA violations and state of resolution for last 5 years.
*Note: “Waste disposal facility” includes transfer stations, landfills and thermal conversion facilities.
List all OSHA violations and state of resolution for last 5 years.
Incorporate recommendations for improved practices