Municipal Solid Waste Composition Analysis Study Juba ... - UNEP
Municipal Solid Waste Composition Analysis Study Juba ... - UNEP Municipal Solid Waste Composition Analysis Study Juba ... - UNEP
5. HEALTH AND SAFETY5.1 Waste CharacterisationBecause of the hazards associated with the sorting of solid waste, appropriate measureswere undertaken to ensure the protection of the members of the sorting team. Thesemeasures included the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to all staffalong with the provision of appropriate training provided by the consultant prior to thecommencement of the exercise.Photo 4 – PPE in use during the characterization exercise, including overalls, boots,gloves and disposable face-masks.The team of waste-sorters was clearly briefed to be mindful of the danger that projectilesof various kinds might well escape from the waste as it was being unloaded. Clearly anyprocess that involves crushing large numbers of glass, metal, and plastic containers, willgenerate a certain amount of airborne splinters that could well pose a threat to life andlimb. Similarly the members of the team were made aware of the threat posed to them byvarious sharp objects - nails, razor blades, hypodermic needles, pieces of glass and so on - allof which are present in the solid waste.Municipal solid waste composition analysis study – Juba, South Sudan 12
Supervisory staff ensured that sorting-personnel adhered to all health and safety measuresand precautions – including the use of PPE.Exposure of the team to heat stress, dehydration and fatigue were monitored and riskswere minimized by ensuring the adequate provision of drinking water, food and shade –in conjunction with regular rest breaks.High levels of hygiene were emphasized and catered for throughout the five-day exerciseby the provision of water, soap and disinfectant for use during rest breaks and prior toeating and at the end of each working day.During the five-day exercise no injuries were recorded. However, it was noted thatvirtually all of the staff, each of whom work at the site as waste-pickers, had examples ofcuts and puncture wounds primarily on their hands and feet, due to the absence ofsuitable PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).Municipal solid waste composition analysis study – Juba, South Sudan 13
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5. HEALTH AND SAFETY5.1 <strong>Waste</strong> CharacterisationBecause of the hazards associated with the sorting of solid waste, appropriate measureswere undertaken to ensure the protection of the members of the sorting team. Thesemeasures included the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to all staffalong with the provision of appropriate training provided by the consultant prior to thecommencement of the exercise.Photo 4 – PPE in use during the characterization exercise, including overalls, boots,gloves and disposable face-masks.The team of waste-sorters was clearly briefed to be mindful of the danger that projectilesof various kinds might well escape from the waste as it was being unloaded. Clearly anyprocess that involves crushing large numbers of glass, metal, and plastic containers, willgenerate a certain amount of airborne splinters that could well pose a threat to life andlimb. Similarly the members of the team were made aware of the threat posed to them byvarious sharp objects - nails, razor blades, hypodermic needles, pieces of glass and so on - allof which are present in the solid waste.<strong>Municipal</strong> solid waste composition analysis study – <strong>Juba</strong>, South Sudan 12
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