WASTE MANAGEMENT OF NEW ENGLAND SAFETY

100 % FOCUSED 100% OF THE TIME

SAFETY AT WM

• Mission to Zero

• Life Critical Rules

• Critical 8 Rules

• Life Critical Rules for MRF’s

• Collection and Post Collection Rulebook

• e-OBA

• Coaching and Mentoring

• Driver Science Series

New Additions

• 3rd Party Post Collection Outreach Initiative

• Drive Cam

• Operator Science Series

• Integration of Safety in Operational Improvement

• Coaching behaviors

• Industry customers building knowledge and coaching behaviors when visiting WM sites

100 Days of Summer

Accountability

• Importance of knowing ones actions affects others

• Importance of understanding “I” and “WE” are responsible for changing behaviors

• Coaching and Mentoring leading indicators rather than waiting for an incident to counsel.

• Holding each of “US” to the same standards.

Focus on the Newest Programs

• Post Collection Initiative

• Drive Cam - Lytx

• Operator Science Series

• Maintenance Science Series

• Reinforcing the Life Critical Rules and the

• Disposal Operations Critical 8

WM Safety for Post Collection

WM Safety for Post Collection

• Letter’s sent to Customers of WM discussing our mission

• Cooperation from other Industry leaders

• Complete surveys to identify areas of improvement within WM first

• Holding ourselves to set the Best example

• Taking steps to enhance the behavior of others that cannot meet WM requirements

WM Safety Rules & Standard Signage

1. PPE Required – Hard Hats and Hi-Visibility Vest/Clothing 2. All vehicles in the tipping area must maintain a minimum of 15

feet from other vehicles and heavy equipment 3. Minimum spacing distance for End Dump/Tractor Trailer is the

length of the trailer plus 10 feet 4. When parking in the tipping area, the cab of your vehicle must be

even with the cabs of other vehicles (not staggered) 5. Only the Driver is allowed out of the truck at the tipping area 6. Always stay within 6 feet of the vehicle 7. No salvaging or scavenging allowed 8. Follow posted speed limit signs 9. Always follow the directions of WM Site Personnel

• Clearly Stated Critical Rules and Procedures

Drive Cam - Lytx

• Leading indicators

• Focuses on Behaviors that lead to vehicular accidents

• Can be useful in areas other the just driving

• Helps identify spacing issues at PC facilities

• Requires good communication skills

• Coaching and accountability are key

Operator Science Series

• Video based training for Heavy Equipment Operators

Discusses common findings and root causes of past events

Some of the topics, Operator Focus, Daily Equipment Inspection, Human Factors, Setting Standards

Maintenance Science Series

• Quarterly video based training

• Directed at specific high risk Technician activities

• Hazardous Energy Control was one of the first releases

• Followed with implementation of e-OBA for the maintenance technicians.

• Wheel off deep dive initiative

Life Critical Rules

• 1. Never back a vehicle with someone on the riding steps. • 2. Never back a dual drive vehicle from right side without

the proper mirrors, camera(s) /monitor. • 3. Never exceed the speed limits posted or set by policy for

school zones, riding steps, and stand-up right-side driving. • 4. Always comply with Hazardous Energy Control Program

(LOTO) procedures. • 5. Always comply with the seat belt rules.

Life Critical Rules

• 6. Never zigzag.

• 7. Never double side unless approved by DM and specific conditions met.

• 8. Never modify or disable equipment safety devices.

• 9. Always comply with tipping floor or workface rules.

• 10. Always apply parking brakes when exiting a vehicle.

DO Critical 8 Rules

• 1. Always comply with the seatbelt rule

• 2. Never scavenge or allow others to scavenge for any reason, at any location.

• 3. ALWAYS comply with the Hazardous Energy Control Program (LOTO) before conducting inspections and/or cleaning

• 4. NEVER modify or disable equipment safety devices

DO Critical 8 Rules

• 5. ALWAYS maintain a safe distance from and between people, vehicles and other heavy equipment

• 6. NEVER enter any confined space, trench or excavation unless you are trained, authorized and following the Site Specific Permit Required Confined Space Entry Procedures if applicable

• 7. ALWAYS follow the Tipping Floor/Active Work Zone Policy. If unsafe conditions or actions occur, shut down the tipping floor/area and correct the unsafe conditions or actions

• 8. NEVER operate equipment at speeds that will endanger yourself or other vehicle/equipment. Adjust for changing conditions.

WM Safety

• 100 % Committed

• 100% of the TIME