Garbage room and waste sorting
The checklist contains questions about how the waste room is designed, whether there is suitable work equipment that is used correctly, and more. The aim is to create a workplace in the garbage room free from risks.
The checklist contains questions about how the waste room is designed, whether there is suitable work equipment that is used correctly, and more. The aim is to create a workplace in the garbage room free from risks.
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The checklist contains questions about how the waste room is designed, whether there is suitable work equipment that is used correctly, and more. The aim is to create a workplace in the garbage room free from risks. |
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1. Have the workers been provided with knowledge (about chemical and microbiological risks) and information and instructions for the management of waste and sorted waste? |
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2. Are there functioning procedures for the collection of hazardous waste, e.g. toner cartridges, etc.? |
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3. Are there instructions for the safe use of compactors? |
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4. Are appropriate gloves and tools used when packing and handling waste? |
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5. Is it well known what counts as hazardous waste and how it should be handled? |
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6. Is as much of your waste as possible disposed of for recycling or reuse (glass, paper, cardboard, batteries, etc.)? |
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7. Do you leave environmentally hazardous waste (e.g. oil, paint, glue, and solvent residues) so that they can be disposed of properly? |
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8. If the recycling bin or cleaning trolley is transported in a lift, should only a lift that has an inner door or photocell be used? |
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9. Is there enough space in the garbage room for the different types of waste? |
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10. Does the garbage room have thresholds? |
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11. Is the garbage room well maintained? |
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12. Is the garbage room equipped with a floor drain and access to water? |
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13. Is the garbage room equipped with adequate lighting? |
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14. Are the bins and other containers of suitable size for the types of waste being handled? |
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15. Are containers and other containers intact? |
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16. Are the transport aisles well designed to prevent physical overload when transporting containers? |
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Other Here you can note risks that need to be addressed that are not included in the checklist |
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