Recyclable Material Handler Safety Training

With the threat of climate change, the overcrowding of city dumps, and the dangers of trash burning, recycling is becoming more and more of a necessity each and every day. To encourage more households and offices to recycle as much as possible, many communities now employ special recyclable material handlers to sort out recyclable materials for people. Below, you’ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Recyclable Material Handlers.

OSHA Required Training

Forklifts OSHA Regulation: 1910.178(l)

When OSHA Requires Forklift Training:

When an employee is required to use a powered industrial truck as part of their job duties. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

Re-evaluation every three years; re-training if new equipment is introduced, an accident occurs, or if the operator is operating the equipment in an unsafe manner.

Downloadable Forklift Training Resources (free):

Forklift Safety Powerpoint
Forklift Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout

Forklift Training Videos (paid):

Forklift Safety by Atlantic Training
Forklift Certification Safety by Atlantic Training
Forklifts and Pedestrian Safety by Atlantic Training

Manlifts OSHA Regulation: 1910.66(i)(1)

When OSHA Requires Manlift Training:

When an employee is required to operate a working platform as part of their job. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

None specified.

Downloadable Manlift Training Resources (free):

Manlift Operator Powerpoint
Working Platform Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout

Aerial Lift Safety Training Videos (paid):

Aerial Lifts in Industrial and Construction Environments by Atlantic Training
Aerial Lift Safety by Summit Training Source
Aerial Lift Safety by Atlantic Training

Hearing Protection OSHA Regulation: 1910.95(k)

When OSHA Requires Hearing Protection Training:

Employees that are exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

Annually.

Downloadable Hearing Protection Training Resources (free):

Hearing Protection Powerpoint
Hearing Protection Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout

Hearing Protection Training Videos (paid):

Hearing Conservation Safety by Atlantic Training
Hearing Conservation (PPE) by Atlantic Training
Ultimate Hearing Conservation by Atlantic Training

First Aid OSHA Regulation: 1910.266 App B

When OSHA Requires First Aid Training:

In the absence of a nearby hospital or clinic (more than 4 minutes away), a designated employee should be trained to render first aid. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

Retraining for life threatening emergencies should occur annually. Retraining for non-life-threatening response should occur ‘periodically’.

Downloadable First Aid Training Resources (free):

Basic First Aid Powerpoint
First Aid Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout

First Aid Training Videos (paid):

First Aid by Atlantic Training
First Aid in Construction Environments by Atlantic Training
First Aid: React & Respond AHA by Summit Training

Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)

When OSHA Requires Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training:

When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.

Training Frequency

Retraining required when the type of PPE changes, employee demonstrates inability to use PPE properly, or when the workplace changes in a way that renders previous training obsolete.