CRN UK and Health and Safety

CRN UK have been actively been involved in addressing H & S issues on many levels. Whilst the members themselves aim for continual improvement on performance, CRN UK assists in disseminating relevant information to members and providing representation on various H & S committees on their behalf.  CRN UK has also been involved in independent H & S research looking at the accident figures within its membership as well as contributing to research specifically relating to the type of activities undertaken by community sector kerbside recycling organisations.

Commitment

Data indicates that H & S performance within the community kerbside recycling sector is better than that displayed by the waste industry as a whole. As a sector we aim to build on this performance, strive for constant improvements in H & S practices and demonstrate best practice in occupational
H & S across the board.

People are at the heart of community recycling operations and we encourage working together to create a healthy workplace and a safe environment.

As a networking organisation CRN UK takes an active role in H&S issues.  This role includes:

• Ensuring its members are represented on relevant H & S boards
• Keeping itself informed on current H & S issues, reports & research
• Researching H & S issues affecting the sector
• Disseminating H & S information to members
• Signposting members to H & S information & providing this where appropriate
• Facilitating discussion and information sharing at relevant CRN UK events
• Promoting good practice within the sector

H & S Information

CRN UK Health & Safety Survey Report
Overview of CRN UK health and safety survey 2004
Download CRN UK H&S Survey (MS Word 22 KB)

CHERE Report
 

A Health and Safety study of Kerbside Recycling Schemes using boxes and bags during 2005-2006.
CHERE & Cylch collaborative project

HSE    http://www.hse.gov.uk/waste/information.htm
Information and guidance on health and safety in the Waste Management and Recycling industries.

Representation

CRN UK’s members are represented on various H &S boards and committees. Find out more...