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Social distancing in waste collection industry - Staff using refuse collection vehicles
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davidbeard  
#1 Posted : 25 March 2020 11:37:36(UTC)
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davidbeard

Hi Folks

Just wondering if anyone had any suggestions for best practice in implementing the 2m social distancing policy wtihin the waste collection industry.

normal set up we operate would be one RCV driver and two opertaives in same vehicle - we do not have enough drivers to implement an a support vehcile to transport staff.

any info or guideance or suggetsions is much appreciaetd.

Thanks 

David.
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Roundtuit  
#2 Posted : 25 March 2020 21:18:18(UTC)
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Roundtuit
Our local council is still operating the three man crew - one driver / two loaders. Likely their thought process is that workers in attendance are healthy and for the short duration all three are in the cab together it is low risk.
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Roundtuit  
#3 Posted : 25 March 2020 21:18:18(UTC)
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Roundtuit
Our local council is still operating the three man crew - one driver / two loaders. Likely their thought process is that workers in attendance are healthy and for the short duration all three are in the cab together it is low risk.
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