Risk assessment for volunteer litter clearance Hazard Precautions Measures to reduce effect in the Management activity Please initial to (A source of To remove hazard, reduce risk event of an accident indicate potential danger) understanding Be aware of oncoming traffic and One volunteer to act as Traffic Mapped risk assessment to ensure road fits into other hazards. Where possible, walk and ears’ for traffic Medium or Low risk category. ‘eyes towards oncoming traffic. movements on behalf of Use of reasonable safety measures. Do not litter pick along roads over the rest of the group. 30mph. Ensure use of Personal Protective Equipment. Do not use mobile phones whilst on a highway. Lifting heavy Stop immediately if suffering any pain If volunteers find Do not move or lift objects unless necessary or discomfort. large/heavy objects, objects Use mechanical aids, or handle with a number of Seek medical attention if ill effects make a note and report people. up the load into smaller parcels. persist. to the local council for Use good lifting technique. removal after the event. Chemicals Seek medical attention if exposed to Contact the Environment Do not approach or remove containers which pesticides, insecticides or other Agency 0800 80 70 60. contain/contained chemicals chemicals record any label details. Cliffs, quarry Seek medical treatment in the event Instruct volunteers to stay Avoid picking on or close to the edge of cliffs, faces, steep of injury. away from these areas. quarries, steep slopes etc and below unstable cliffs slopes and slopes Take weather conditions and possible weather changes into account Take account of Electric fences Warn volunteers not to Always assume electric fences are live touch fences. Avoid contact Ground conditions Seek medical attention for any Instruct volunteers to Wear strong boots with ankle support serious cuts, bruises or strains. wear suitable footwear. Avoid dangerous areas and choose the safest possible route over difficult ground. Hedges, fences, Stay within the registered Take care climbing stiles particularly in wet weather walls, ditches location. Avoid climbing walls, ditches and fences Water, marshes Shower and change to warm dry Never allow children to Avoid banks, especially if they appear unstable. and bogs clothing if immersed. work in these areas. Always work in pairs if close to water. Adults should be warned. Vehicles, bicycles, Seek medical attention in the event of Be aware of the vehicles Avoid close proximity if possible. plant and injury. around you during the Stay off the highway. machinery litter pick. Keep a look Be alert to the potential presence of agricultural out.
Risk assessment for volunteer litter clearance Hazard (A source of potential danger) Precautions To remove hazard, reduce risk Measures to reduce effect in the event of an accident Management activity Please initial to indicate understanding Traffic Mapped risk assessment to ensure road fits into Medium or Low risk category. Use of reasonable safety measures. Be aware of oncoming traffic and other hazards. Where possible, walk towards oncoming traffic. Do not litter pick along roads over 30mph. Ensure use of Personal Protective Equipment. Do not use mobile phones whilst on a highway. One volunteer to act as ‘eyes and ears’ for traffic movements on behalf of the rest of the group. Lifting heavy objects Do not move or lift objects unless necessary Use mechanical aids, or handle with a number of people. up the load into smaller parcels. Use good lifting technique. Stop immediately if suffering any pain or discomfort. Seek medical attention if ill effects persist. If volunteers find large/heavy objects, make a note and report to the local council for removal after the event. Chemicals Do not approach or remove containers which contain/contained chemicals Seek medical attention if exposed to pesticides, insecticides or other chemicals record any label details. Contact the Environment Agency 0800 80 70 60. Cliffs, quarry faces, steep slopes Avoid picking on or close to the edge of cliffs, quarries, steep slopes etc and below unstable cliffs and slopes Take weather conditions and possible weather changes into account Take account of Seek medical treatment in the event of injury. Instruct volunteers to stay away from these areas. Electric fences Always assume electric fences are live Avoid contact Warn volunteers not to touch fences. Ground conditions Wear strong boots with ankle support Avoid dangerous areas and choose the safest possible route over difficult ground. Seek medical attention for any serious cuts, bruises or strains. Instruct volunteers to wear suitable footwear. Hedges, fences, walls, ditches Take care climbing stiles particularly in wet weather Avoid climbing walls, ditches and fences Stay within the registered location. Water, marshes and bogs Avoid banks, especially if they appear unstable. Always work in pairs if close to water. Shower and change to warm dry clothing if immersed. Never allow children to work in these areas. Adults should be warned. Vehicles, bicycles, plant and machinery Avoid close proximity if possible. Stay off the highway. Be alert to the potential presence of agricultural Seek medical attention in the event of injury. Be aware of the vehicles around you during the litter pick. Keep a look out.
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