Safety
Safety is a top priority for our member companies. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, refuse and recyclable materials collectors are in the national top 5 civilian occupations with high fatality rates. In addition to sharing safety resources from state and national sources below, WRRA also shares weekly safety messages from partner organizations like the National Waste & Recycling Association and the Solid Waste Association of North America. See our archive of 2026 messages below.
For safety materials prior to 2026, please reach out to office@wrra.org
2026 safety messages
January 12- Struck-By Injuries
January 19- The SAFE Method
January 26 – Culture of Care
February 2 – Psychology of Safety
February 9 – Speaking Up
February 16 – Psychological Safety in Teams
February 23 – Build Psychological Safety
March 2 – Lock Out / Tag Out Procedures
March 9 – Know the Difference: Lock vs Tag
March 16 – The Importance of Your Lock & the Lock Out Procedure
March 23 – Group Lockout/Tagout Safety
March 30 – Lock Out/Tag Out Overview
April 6 – Avoiding Cell Phone Distractions
April 13 – Spring into Safe Driving
April 20 – The Distraction of Phone Notifications
April 27 – Tips to Stay Sharp on the Road
May 4 – Summer Heat Safety Tips
May 11 – Heat Awareness Starts with You
May 18 – The Importance of Sleep & Hydration on Heat Stress
May 25- Noticing Signs of Heat Stress in Team Members
June 1- CPR Facts & Info
June 8- Stay Safe on the Summer Roads
June 15- Holistic Worker Health
June 29- Top 3 Causes of Fatalities & Serious Injuries
July 6- Chemical Spill Response
July 13- Hurricane Response Safety
July 20- Severe Weather Prep
July 27- Safely Working During Wildfires
August 3- Safety is a Two Way Street
August 17- Safety Learning Groups
August 24- Fix Hazards, Not Just Behavior
August 31- Safe Work Areas Start with Each Other
September 7- Fixing Hazards Before They Become Incidents
September 14- Hot Loads- Catch the Fire Before it Starts
HELPFUL LINKS
- Keep Trucking Safe – www.keeptruckingsafe.org
- Washington Traffic Safety Commission – www.wtsc.wa.gov
- Washington State Patrol – www.wsp.wa.gov
- Washington State Department of Licensing – www.dol.wa.gov
- Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance – www.cvsa.org
- USDOT CSA – Compliance, Safety, Accountability – http://csa.fmcsa.dot.gov
- OSHA – www.osha.gov
- Department of Labor & Industries – Safety and Health – www.lni.wa.gov/safety
- Department of Transportation – www.dot.gov
- Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) – www.utc.wa.gov
- WSDOT Commercial Vehicle Services