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Safety First! (And Second! And Third!)

September 28, 2017January 12, 2018 wmadmin

At Waste Management, safety is a core value, consistently influencing behavior throughout our organization. This is for good reason: The U.S. federal government ranks trash and recycling collection among the top 10 most dangerous jobs in the United States, with drivers and collectors facing risks from motor vehicle crashes and unique workplace hazards. Our Philosophy […]

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Tragedy transformed by safety culture commitment

June 4, 2017January 12, 2018 wmadmin
LifeChanger Award

Fifteen years ago, Erich Jenkins was killed in a fatal accident involving a Waste Management truck. His death is tragic, but it led to something positive – the creation of the company’s LifeChanger and Mission to Zero initiatives, which over the years has transformed Waste Management and its safety culture. On April 26, Erich Jenkin’s […]

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