The positive member experience of EIA
One of the best things about being the membership guy at a trade association is getting to hear firsthand about the positive impact we are having for our members. Twice this week I’ve had potential...
View ArticleSafety Committee nails down assignments to tackle moving forward: recycling,...
EIA’s Safety Committee had a very productive meeting on November 6th and 7th in The Woodlands, Texas. After convening at the new Waste Connections corporate headquarters (which is quite nice), the...
View ArticleKeeping Drivers Safe through Education
From right, Harry Fowler, director of the Florida Training Center; Sheila Alkire, National Waste & Recycling Association education director, Sharon Kneiss, Association president and CEO and three...
View ArticleBETA TESTING: Driver Safety Certification Exam Development
The National Waste & Recycling Association is seeking members to participate in beta testing to establish the validity and passing scores of its newly developed driver safety certification exam....
View ArticleIntroducing Safety Monday in Spanish!
The National Waste and Recycling Association is excited to announce that Safety Monday will soon be offered in both Spanish and English. Safety Monday is a weekly newsletter that promotes safe...
View ArticleTo reflect the workforce, we’re launching Safety Monday in Spanish
Immigrant workers are becoming an increasingly integral part of America’s workforce. U.S. Department of Labor statistics projected that the Hispanic workforce would grow 2.9 percent annually between...
View ArticleWANTED: Beta Certification Test Takers
The National Waste & Recycling Association is looking for solid waste driving professionals to participate in a beta exam of the Driver Safety Certification exam. Solid waste driving professionals...
View ArticleWaste & Recycling Industry Supports West Virginia Legislation Encouraging...
The National Waste & Recycling Association (Waste & Recycling) announced its support for legislation drafted by state Sen. Donald Cookman (D-Hampshire) that would require all drivers in West...
View ArticleBe Safe, Be Proud Video Suite
Are you familiar with our suite of safety videos, Be Safe, Be Proud? These concise, useful videos were developed under a grant from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that was awarded to...
View ArticleTemporary workers and the safety concerns they cause
A current issue of concern in the waste and recycling industry is the use of temporary workers that are employed under a joint (or dual) employment of a staffing agency and a host employer. In this...
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