No job is so important, and no service is so urgent that we cannot take the time to perform our work safely.
At Midwest, safety is our culture.
Midwest strives in maintaining a culture of safety that combines attitudes, values and expectations that influences how we approach every task safely. Our experience modifier rate (EMR) is a direct reflection of our commitment to safety.
Safety Training
What you can expect working at Midwest
At Midwest, we take training seriously. Our crew receives training for their position under all regulatory requirements. This training is includes but is not limited to the following:
New Hire Orientation
Hazard Communication – 29 CFR 1910.1200
Personal Protective Equipment – 29 CFR 1910.132 – 138
Respiratory Protection – 29 CFR 1910.134
Confined Space Entry – 29 CFR 1910.146
Zero Energy Isolation – 29 CFR 1910. 147
Fall Protection – 20 CFR 1910 & 1926
Hearing Conservation – 29 CFR 1910.95
Drive Safety – Midwest Specific
Heat / Cold Stress – Midwest Specific
Environmental Plans – Facility Specific
3rd Party Environmental and Safety Training – Customer Specific
Job Safety Analysis – Task Specific
2 Weeks of employment
Confined Space Entry / Attendant – Entrant – Supervisor – 29 CFR 1910.146
Powered Industrial Truck – 29 CFR 1910.148
Fall Protection (Hands-On) – 20 CFR 1910 & 1926
Zero Energy Isolation – 29 CFR 1910.147
DOT Hazmat Employee – 49 CFR Part 172 – Subpart H
Additional task-specific training is provided as needed
3 months of employment
40-Hour HAZWOPER – 29 CFR 1910.120
Regulatory
Medical
Surveillance
Toxicology
Hazardous Material Identification & Characteristics
Respiratory Protection
Personal Protective Equipment
Site Control – Decontamination – Safety
Confined Space Entry
Site Monitoring
Incident Command / Unified Command
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act – RCRA
Safe Work Practices – Handling Containers
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Confined Space Entry / Rescue – 29 CFR 1910.146
First Aid – CPR – AED o Monitoring Instrumentation – Monitor Specific
Annually
8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher – 29 CFR.1910.120
Confined Space Entry / Attendant – Entrant – Supervisor – 29 CFR 1910.146
Confined Space Entry / Rescue – 29 CFR 1910.146
Fall Protection (Hands-On) – 20 CFR 1910 & 1926
Zero Energy Isolation – 29 CFR 1910.147
Refresher Every 3 years
Powered Industrial Truck – 29 CFR 1910.148
DOT Hazmat Employee – 49 CFR Part 172 – Subpart H
At Midwest Environmental Services, our mission is to provide the highest level of service to our customers. Offering efficient waste management solutions, while maintaining the utmost standards of safety for our employees and the greatest care of our environment.
Safety Meetings
Frequent meetings ensure compliance
We hold frequent safety meetings to ensure an open line of communication between management and employees.
Daily – Prior to start of operations (Midwest Facility)
Daily – Prior to start of operations (project specific)
Monthly – Facility Specific
Safety Training
Our Crews are Trained and Certified
As a certified team, Midwest ensures every project is executed with the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Our crews are WTJA (Water jet Technology Association), SERTC (Security and Emergency Response Training), and TWIC (Transportation Worker Identifidation Credential) certified.
Midwest is an authorized member of the following third-party administrators to include:
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Find Us
With locations in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, Midwest is committed to serving you safely and efficiently.