by Elizabeth Ruth Bolton | Jan 25, 2021 | Planning
Does your site have a contingency plan in place? Do you know what steps to take in case of an emergency or disaster? Maybe you need to start utilizing online safety videos or webinars. What about Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)? Are they up-to-date? Do you have...
by Elizabeth Ruth Bolton | Jan 25, 2021 | Airspace Management Planning, Fill Sequence Planning, Planning, Standard Operating Procedures
If there is one thing we know, it’s that 2020 was rough. It took a toll on solid waste operations, from the inside out. A lot of you experienced issues like staffing shortages, training issues, and fluctuating tonnage. While it can seem overwhelming to face a new year...
by Elizabeth Ruth Bolton | Dec 28, 2020 | Planning
What happens when a key member of your staff retires or quits? How do you ensure that person’s role is successfully filled? Succession planning is a key component of managing a waste facility. It’s important to plan ahead so that you are ready when the...
by Elizabeth Ruth Bolton | Dec 28, 2020 | Planning
Does your operation have updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)? What if we told you that SOPs are the missing link between you and a safer operation? Safety and efficiency are so integrated in each other, that they really can’t be separated. We find that...
by Elizabeth Ruth Bolton | Dec 23, 2020 | Landfill Safety, Planning, Safety
Did you know? Blue Ridge Services has helped hundreds of facilities develop and implement critical safety documents including Health and Safety Plans (HASP), Injury and Illness Prevention Plans (IIPPs), and general Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)! Do you have...
by Elizabeth Ruth Bolton | Dec 23, 2020 | Planning
National surveys indicate that 90% of waste facilities DO NOT have all the required documents up-to-date and in place! And those that have them may not even be using them. That means that 90% of our workers in the industry are working without clear direction. And then...