Collection Operations Safety

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Collection Operations Safety

• Presentation to
• CIWM
• on 27th April 200
• Gerard Freyne
• National Health and Safety Manager

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A single business Environmental Services.

• VEOLIA ENVIRONNMENT

TRANSPORTATION
ENERGY SERVICES
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WATER
Number 1 in Europe 3.6 billion euros
Number 1 in Europe 5 billion euros
Number 2 worldwide 6.2 billion euros
Number 1 worldwide 9.8 billion euros
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Veolia Environnment Europe
Finland
Sweden
Norway
Russia
Estonia
Latvia
United Kingdom
Lithuania
Denmark
Ireland
Netherlands
Belgium
Poland
Germany
Europe 2005 sales20.471 billion euros
Slovakia
Luxembourg
Czech Republic
France
Austria
Hungary
Switzerland
Slovenia
Romania
Italy
Monaco
Bulgaria
Spain
Portugal
Turkey
Gibraltar
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Veolia in Ireland
All four divisions active and growing All Island
presence Over 6000 clients Total turnover of
182m Employing 1000 Targeting
infrastructural growth
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Who are we now!

• Onyx Ireland Veolia Environmental Services
• Dalkia Veolia Energy
• Connex Veolia Transport
• Veolia Water Veolia Water
• Renamed to present a single harmonic identity
  under the Veolia Environnment umbrella.
• A vehicle from which to promote the Veolia brand
  in a clear consistent manner across the globe.

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Veolia Environmental Services Ireland

• Integrated waste management and environmental
  services
• for industry and local authorities.
• Operating since 1990 Current employment 280
• Turnover 2005 circa 70 million
• Commercial customer bases of 3500
• Recycling waste management at 5 locations
• Operates Joint Venture Baling Station Landfill
  (SDCC)
• Operates a Joint Venture Composting site for
  Waterford City Council

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Waste Recovery Stats
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HS Strategy

• Vision By 2008, Veolia Environmental Services
  will be the benchmark organisation across all
  aspects of Health and Safety Management within
  our industrial sector.
• Mission Create competitive advantage for Veolia
  Environmental Services operating companies
  through a strategy of compliance excellence in
  Health Safety standards.

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VES HS Indicators
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Process Steps
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Health and Safety Management Structure
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Health and Safety Consultation Structure
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Health Safety Management System
HS Manual/HS Policy
HS Statement/Risk Assessments
Health Safety Procedures - Safe Systems of Work
Training/Communication/Consultation/Audit/ Perform
ance Measurement/Accreditation/Continuous
Improvement
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OHSAS 18001
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Our Vehicles
Mobile Compactor (Wheelie Bin Truck)
Roll-on-off (RORO)
Rear End Loader (REL)
Skip Vehicle
Bale Grab
Moffett
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Fleet Givens

• Health and Safety must permeate the organisation
• Fleet in excess of 100 vehicles
• Vehicle condition is critical
• DOE
• Statutory Checks
• Tachograph
• GPS
• Camera Systems (REL)
• Elevation Alarms ( Bridge Buster)
• Safety Equipment Pack
• On Board Weighing
• Vehicle Compliance File
• Driver Daily Pre-Operation Checks
• Vehicle Condition Audit

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Behind the Wheel

• Driving Licence
• Penalty Points
• Fleet Insurance Implications
• Statutory Equipment Checks
• Certificate of Conformity for all items and
  ancillaries
• Training to include
• Vehicle Specification
• Weight Restriction
• Lifting Equipment Operation
• Risk Assessment/Method Statement
• Customer Site Specific Requirements
• Customer Care

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Role Of Sales Staff
Site Survey
Waste Profile
Waste Management Plan
Equipment Specification
Installation/Commission
Documentation
Staff Training
Operation
Service Call
Site Access
Equipment Accessibility
Weight/Load Conformity
Technical/Operational Competence
Multi-Functional Team
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Customer Classification

• US Large Multi-National
• Strong Compliance Culture
• Risk Adverse
• Service level must be premier class
• Cost conscious but not only consideration
• Small/Medium Indigenous Companies
• Cost conscious
• Service level must be premier class
• Compliance culture varies greatly depending on
  sector
• Retail
• Cost conscious
• High awareness of compensation culture
• Often restricted by building design not being
  optimum
• Service level is time critical, must be flexible
  and responsive

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• Load conformity
• Netting of loads
• Weight of loads

• Autocover
• Overloading CD
• Tipping -Shunting
• Rear Doors Opening, Closing Securing
• Static Compactors Turnbuckle/Ratchet Mechanism
  

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• Access
• Bin Cover and Securing Mechanism
• Bin Repair
• Spillage

• Bin Condition
• Bin Storage Location
• Overloading of Bins
• Manual Handling Issues
• Netherlands P90 Standard University of
  Amsterdam 1993
• HSL/2006/25 Manual Handling in Kerbside
  Collection and Sorting of Recyclables

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• Site Access
• Operator Training
• Overhead Contact Remote Control
• Elevation Alarm
• Blind Spot
• Flashing Beacon at Rear

• Site Access
• Strapping of Loads
• Load Stability
• Loading Unloading Procedure
• Opening Curtains

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• Compost Waste Steam Collection
• Equipment design and certification
• Brown bin type 240L v 110L
• Frequency of collection (lt2 weeks)
• Contamination
• Health effects
• OH awareness
• Welfare facilities
• Personal hygiene practices