Accidents and injuries in the waste management sector

Introduction

The waste management sector is an important employment sector. However, workers in the waste management sector are faced with various risks. They are exposed to risks such as manual handling (manipulating waste), working postures (prolonged standing), vibrations (driving vehicles, work equipment), chemical substances, biological agents, work organisation (pace of work, job control), mechanical hazards (cuts, bruises). The data and figures below provide information on exposure to risks and accidents at work and show that the waste management sector must be considered as a high-risk sector. Health risks due to chemical substances, noise, biological agents,…