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In 1999 the EIA release a comprehensive safety manual that was written based on a traditional, compliance-based system.  However, since this time many changes have affected the industry including the movement by OSHA and many companies towards performance-based safety solutions.  This, coupled with substantial revisions to safety-related ANSI standards since the last update, result in the need for an updated safety manual.  The EIA safety manual provides a single, comprehensive resource for employers and employees regarding safety-related issues, including prohibitions and regulatory information.  The manual is also one of the prime sources of best practices, which aids in the reduction of fatalities, injuries and accidents in the solid waste industry.  The objective of this grant is to provide funding necessary to update the safety manual.