FACTS

1. Workers involved in waste collection may be at risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) from workplace activities which force them to work beyond their physical capacities (i.e., lifting an item that is too heavy, or lifting too often, or working in awkward body postures).
2. Workers in the recycling industry are vulnerable to lead exposure as the recycled material, especially electronics or scrap metal may contain lead.ÿ As these recyclables are being crushed, burned, or cut, workers could be exposed to airborne lead.
3. There are a huge range of hazards in the waste management and recycling industries. Many of these […]

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