When a company calls a business to start picking up trash for Waste Disposal in Minneapolis MN, they will need to take the appropriate steps in keeping employees safe when utilizing dumpsters on their property. There are several safety steps one can take when using a dumpster to ensure injuries are kept to a minimum. Here are some tips a company can pass on to their employees when using dumpsters to remove trash from the property.
Place Dumpsters In Appropriate Areas
It is a good idea to keep dumpsters in an area on the company’s property where they are less likely to be an attraction to people passing by. Placing a dumpster behind a building is best for this reason. A dumpster should be put on an area with flat ground so it is not at risk for tipping or rolling as trash piles up inside. A concrete or asphalt surface is best.
Keep Dumpsters From Tipping Over
Employees should never put too much trash inside of a dumpster. If trash appears to be piled up near the rim of the container, a call should be made to the dumpster service to remove it from the property immediately. They will then replace the unit with an empty one. Material should not be placed in one side of the dumpster as the weight can cause it to tip over. Instead, placing trash inside at an even rate will keep the dumpster in a stable position.
Avoid Placing Hazardous Materials Inside
A waste removal service will have a list of items that should never be placed in a container available for company use. Sharing this information will employees will keep them safe. Chemicals and flammable materials should be disposed of in another manner to ensure employees are kept safe when putting trash in the container.
If a company is interested in obtaining service for Waste Disposal in Minneapolis MN, a call should be made to a reputable removal service in the area. Give Mudek Trucking and J & J Recycling to discuss rates and to start schedule dumpster delivery and pickup if desired.
