HI SCR115

Request that county practices be revised to use alternative signaling methods instead of audible reverse warning systems when backing up refuse collection vehicles between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

Legislature finds that using a co-worker to direct reversing refuse collection vehicles will increase residents' quality of life without reducing safety.

Notes that standard back-up beepers operate at 97-112 decibels and exceed the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's recommended exposure limit of 85 dB(A) for an eight-hour work shift.

Identifies existing alternative technologies including ambient-sensitive self-adjusting alarms, manually-adjusted alarms, backup cameras, and radar systems as less intrusive options.

Directs county mayors and council chairs to transmit copies of this resolution to heads of departments and agencies within their jurisdictions.