MRF SAFETY BASICS
This color-coded lock is required before servicing conveyors or balers.
What is a Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) device?
This type of incident happens when hands or clothing get pulled into rollers or belts.
What is a caught‑in incident?
These common household items are one of the leading fire risks in recycling facilities.
What are lithium batteries?
This body part is most commonly injured by improper lifting.
What is the back?
Republic Services encourages employees to do this when they see a safety concern.
What is speak up?
The minimum PPE required on the MRF floor at all times includes safety glasses, gloves, boots, and this item.
What is a high‑visibility vest?
Standing too close to loaders, skid steers, or forklifts increases the risk of this hazard.
What is being struck by mobile equipment?
If you spot smoke or sparks on the line, this is the first thing you should do.
What is activate the emergency stop and report it immediately?
When lifting materials, you should lift with your ________, not your back.
What is your legs?
Reporting near misses helps prevent these future events.
What are injuries or accidents?
This area of the MRF has the highest risk of pinch points and moving parts.
What is the conveyor system?
This visual cue helps equipment operators see pedestrians in high‑traffic areas.
What are painted walkways or floor markings?
This item should never be handled without supervisor approval if found on the line.
What is unknown or leaking hazardous material?
Rotating positions on the line helps reduce this type of injury.
What are repetitive motion injuries?
This Safe May focus reminds us that productivity never comes before this.
What is safety?
Before starting a piece of equipment, employees must confirm this safety step is complete.
What is ensuring all guards are in place?
You should never cross a conveyor unless this condition exists.
What is the conveyor being shut down and locked out?
Placing prohibited items on conveyors increases the risk of this emergency.
What is a fire or explosion?
If an item is too heavy or awkward, this is the safest option.
What is ask for help or use mechanical assistance?
Stopping work for safety reasons will never result in this at Republic Services.
What is retaliation or discipline?
If you’re unsure whether equipment is safe to use, this is the safest action to take.
What is stop work and notify a supervisor?
Making eye contact with an equipment operator helps avoid this type of accident.
What is a struck‑by incident?
Keeping the MRF clean and free of debris directly helps prevent this hazard.
What are fires?
Stretching before a shift helps reduce this type of injury.
What are muscle strains or sprains?
This phrase best describes Republic Services’ goal every shift.
What is everyone goes home safe?