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THE PROMPT
Newsletter of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries
Volume 2, No. 6, June 2010

INSURANCE TIPS

What to do at a Collision Site

Besides reporting a collision as soon as possible, there are some actions that need to be taken to minimize additional losses and maximize safety.

Actions that should be taken, if possible:

• Get Help – Call local police or fire departments to obtain help for fire, injuries and large spills.
• Secure vehicle and area – Use Flashers, emergency triangles, flares (if allowed based on commodities hauled and conditions), lights etc. to make yourself visible if the situation warrants.
• Assist authorities – Without becoming a hazard, help authorities to secure scene and gather facts.
• Obtain witness information – Whenever possible get names, addresses, and phone numbers, etc. to be able to contact them at a later time.
• Get photos – Photos of the other vehicle, property damage, road conditions, signs and any other damage can prove invaluable in a post collision review, root cause analysis and insurance claim. The more pictures, usually the better.
• Obtain information – Try to get:
  1. Registered owner's name
  2. Names of vehicle occupants; if injured, hospital where they were taken
  3. Names of insurance carriers, phone number, policy information.
  4. Vehicle information (make, year, serial, license plate number and issuing province/state, etc.) if towed away – where it was taken
• Give information – Exchange pertinent facts about insurance and vehicle information with other parties. Never give statements of guilt or make accusations.
• Notify supervisor – As soon as possible, call your supervisor with facts and information.

Responding to media

In the event of a major collision or spill, there may be media interest or involvement. Whenever possible, refer the media to the authorities in charge and your company media relations representative.

The best ways to deal with the media are:

• Keep answers short and understandable
• Answer only the questions asked by the reporter
• Do not be defensive
• Give only the facts, what you know is certain
• If you do not know the answer, do not be afraid to say, "I do not know"
• You should not release:
  1. Any statement implying personal or company negligence
  2. Speculation about the cause of the emergency
  3. Cast estimates of damage

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MERCURY SWITCH PROGRAM – SWITCH OUT

Due to its popularity, the 2010 Switch Out contest is here again. Participants in the contest must send in at least two collection pails containing automotive mercury switches throughout 2010 to be automatically entered into the competition. Any business that exceeds their 2009 collection result will automatically receive a second contest entry. Only registered participants in the program may take part in the contest. Contest ends on November 20th. Please visit www.switchout.ca for more details.

CARI EVENTS

CARI's 69th Annual CARI Convention
June 10 - 12
at the Delta Hotel in Charlottetown, P.E.I.
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CARI B.C. Chapter Golf Outing
June 16
at the Richmond Country Club
www.richmond-cc.org
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CARI's Annual Golf Tournament
August 19
at the Legends on the Niagara
www.niagaralegends.com
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CARI's 13th Annual Consumers' Night
October 20
at the Fairmont Royal York
in Toronto
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CARI's Fall Chapter Meetings
Details to be provided later
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For information on CARI events contact Donna Turner at (905) 426-9313.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

June

June 13 – 15 Chicago, USA
Paper Recycling Conference
Recycling Today Media Group
www.paperrecyclingconference.com
Phone: 1-800-456-0707

June 15, 16, 28, 22 & July 1
Various locations, USA
Fleet Management Essentials and CSA 2010 Enforcement
ISRI
www.isri.org/DOT_Seminar
Contact: Tom Herod
Phone: 202-662-8519
Email: tomherod [at] isri.org

June 22 – 23 New York, USA
25th Steel Success Strategies Conference
AMM
http://amm.com/events/2010/sss25/?LS=EMS367231
Phone: 212-224-3577

September

Sept 15 – 17 Brussels, Belgium
15th International Congress for Battery Recycling
ICM AG
www.icm.ch/location_battery10.htm
Phone: 41-62-785-1000

Sept 19 – 21 Quebec City
International Roundtable (IRT) on Auto Recycling
ARC
www.autorecyclers.ca
Phone: 1-519-858-8761

October

October Canada
Mercury Switch Recovery Program
Summerhill Impact
www.switchout.ca
Phone: 416-922-2448
Fax: 416-922-1028

December

Dec. 9 – 12 Hyderabad, India
Waste Management Expo 2010 (WME'10)
Conventions & Fairs (India) Pvt. Ltd
www.wmeonline.in
Phone: 91-22-2839-8000
Fax: 91-22-2839-0502
E-Mail: conventions [at] mtnl.net.in