NATIONAL WASTE & RECYCLING ASSOCIATION
would or would not be affected by handling this waste product .
The Association forged and strengthened valuable relationships with key regulatory and governmental agencies while fostering dialogues , including a visit to the White House , that produced highly desired guidance for members . This exercise demonstrated the opportunity for successful collaborations among the various teams and experts that make up NWRA ’ s leadership and staff . This multi-pronged strategy allowed each team to fulfill their goals and roles while yielding value-add support to members at large . NWRA ’ s leadership in this space prompted industry partner organizations , such as the Solid Waste Association of North America , to link to the dedicated web page to drive their constituents to NWRA ’ s materials as the primary source of information on this topic . This case speaks to NWRA ’ s role as the accepted and trusted voice of the industry to which members look to for guidance and support on national , serious issues .
Industry Leadership and Stewardship The Association has also enhanced its existing safety and education programs , and created greater capabilities in technology , including the creation of a recycling committee . The creation of a certification program marks an important and valuable new arena for the industry . As part of this effort , NWRA launched a certification program that promotes safety among professional commercial drivers . The Association developed the program to address the specialized needs of the industry and the specific driving hazards its employees face each day . The safe driver certification program , developed in cooperation with industry and insurance experts , promotes best practices in safe driving . An individual who successfully passes the certification exam has a foundational knowledge of industry best practices in driver safety . Certified drivers demonstrate a base level knowledge proficiency in the elements of commercial driving , safety protocol , procedure , regulations , standards and performance .
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