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Kyle Black

Kyle Black is the District Manager at Seneca Meadows Landfill located in Seneca Falls, New York.

SAFETY MOMENT: Take care during winter on slippery surfaces

SAFETY MOMENT: Take care during winter on slippery surfaces
What is the most effective behavior to help prevent falls on slippery surfaces?  It’s called the penguin shuffle.  After the snow has been shoveled, the ice melt has been applied and you have shoes that ... more
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SAFETY MOMENT: Shorter daylight hours means need for greater caution

SAFETY MOMENT: Shorter daylight hours means need for greater caution
It is dark at the beginning and the end of each workday. Here at Seneca Meadows, we talk about having a laser focus on our path of travel and taking it slower during these dark ... more
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SAFETY MOMENT: Seatbelts save lives

SAFETY MOMENT: Seatbelts save lives
Seat belts save lives. Seatbelts are always required at our facility no matter traveling 2 feet or 2000 feet. We have noticed on our local roads that some refrain from making this safe choice. According to the ... more
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SAFETY MOMENT: Driving tips in and around school zones

SAFETY MOMENT: Take care during winter on slippery surfaces
At our facility, we often reinforce the behavior of keeping our minds on our path. This time of year the daily routines shift from summer activities to school activities, and this shift in activities means different ... more
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SAFETY MOMENT: Fall prevention when working around the house or work site

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According to OSHA falls are the leading cause of death in construction.  We understand how to keep our team safe, encourage safe behaviors and help our team adhere to fall protection requirements.  Whether it be ... more
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SAFETY MOMENT: Staying hydrated while working in the heat is crucial

SAFETY MOMENT: Staying hydrated while working in the heat is crucial
With safety as our number one core value, we are always watching out for each other. With warm weather upon us, we are careful to make sure everyone is hydrated and not working with undo stress ... more
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SAFETY MOMENT: Good housekeeping goes a long way

SAFETY MOMENT: Good housekeeping goes a long way
At Seneca Meadows good housekeeping as it is a cornerstone of safely operating. The basics of good housekeeping must be part of our daily behaviors as we strive for zero incidents across the operational footprint ... more
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SAFETY MOMENT: Mind traffic flow patterns, be patient on the road

SAFETY MOMENT: Mind traffic flow patterns, be patient on the road
At Seneca Meadows we have traffic flow plans and patterns in place along with maps that identify potential “hot zones” where there is a higher potential for dangerous situations.  We also train our team to ... more
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SAFETY MOMENT: Tips for backing up in a car or truck

SAFETY MOMENT: Good housekeeping goes a long way
Whenever possible at our facility, we aim to avoid backing any of our vehicles.  It is much safer to go around and make a loop.  It is also safer to back into a parking spot ... more
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SAFETY MOMENT: Tips to stay safe working in the cold this February

SAFETY MOMENT: Tips to stay safe working in the cold this February
Last November we discussed changing weather patterns as it relates to driving and walking.  We also coach our team on dressing in layers during winter months so we can adapt to the rapidly changing weather ... more
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Safety Moment: Adjust to changing conditions in the winter

SAFETY MOMENT: Staying safe on the roads in winter
Weather conditions can change rapidly especially this time of year, and at our facility we are ready to pivot and adjust to these changing conditions. Our nimble behaviors can be employed at home and on ... more
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SAFETY MOMENT: Be careful on the road as days get shorter

SAFETY MOMENT: Be careful on the road as days get shorter
As the days get shorter and it is dark at the beginning and the end of each work day, our team recognizes some site-specific autumn weather behaviors such as simply slowing down be it on ... more
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SAFETY MOMENT: What’s your fire drill?

SAFETY MOMENT: What’s your fire drill?
The kids come home from school and discuss the fire drill they had, and where they are supposed to go in the case of an emergency at school. Your spouse comes home from work and ... more
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SAFETY MOMENT: Back to school time means more care on local roads

SAFETY MOMENT: Tips to stay safe working in the cold this February
At our facility traffic patterns change from time to time, and we take time to recognize these changes and take extra care to ensure everyone understands the new traffic and traffic patterns. The school year ... more
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SAFETY MOMENT: Be careful grilling outdoors, don’t start a fire

SAFETY MOMENT: Be careful grilling outdoors, don’t start a fire
Grilling or smoking our food outdoors has become the all-American way to prepare food during the pleasant weather seasons.  As always onsite at Seneca Meadows, we are always researching for behaviors that can improve site ... more
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OPINION: Characterizations of Seneca Meadows intention ‘cynical’

SAFETY MOMENT: Tips to stay safe working in the cold this February
The last election put this issue to rest. The community spoke loud and clear when they overwhelmingly elected business friendly town board members that promised to reduce taxes and increase opportunities for residents. Seneca Meadows ... more
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SAFETY MOMENT: Celebrate during the summer with care

SAFETY MOMENT: Celebrate during the summer with care
As we look forward to celebrating Independence Day, most of us enjoy celebrating by watching fireworks. There are many dangers associated with at home fireworks. According to the National Fire Protection Association fireworks start over ... more
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SAFETY MOMENT: Don’t text and drive this summer

SAFETY MOMENT: Tips to stay safe working in the cold this February
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3142 people were killed in 2020 by distracted driving.  Texting and driving get the headline, but it is not the only risky behavior that may take our ... more
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SAFETY MOMENT: National Bike and Roll to School Day

SAFETY MOMENT: National Bike and Roll to School Day
The 11th annual National Bike and Roll to School Day is Wednesday, May 4th, 2022. This can be a fun time for children to enjoy riding their bikes. It is also the perfect time to ... more
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