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Keep Bartow Beautiful Safety presentation
- 1. K eep B artow B artow Supports these programs CLICK TO BEGIN
- 2. Environmental Management Systems Office of Coordination & Environmental Education Visit our website www.bartowga.org/kbb/ For Adopt-A-Road or for information on local cleanups contact Keep Bartow Beautiful 770/387-5167 Missy Phillips phillipsm@bartowga.org PREVIOUS NEXT SLIDE SLIDE
- 3. SAFETY GUIDELINES RiversAlive, Great American Cleanup & Adopt-A-Road Programs YOUR SAFETY IS TOP PRIORITY! PREVIOUS NEXT SLIDE SLIDE
- 4. YOUR SAFETY: IS TOP PRIORITY Roadways and river or creek banks can be dangerous places. This slideshow outlines proper safety procedures for participation in Keep Bartow Beautiful’s programs for Adopt-A- Road, The Great American Cleanup and RiversAlive Cleanup Each participant must sign the Participant Programs. Waiver Form prior to your cleanup. Keep Plan for Safety. Carefully review these Bartow Beautiful must receive a form from safety precautions prior each participant for our records. to each cleanup. PREVIOUS SLIDE NEXT SLIDE K B B – Adopt-A-Road, RiversAlive & Great American Cleanup
- 5. YOUR SAFETY: IS TOP PRIORITY What should volunteers bring? For a Keep Bartow Beautiful organized cleanup, vests (when needed), gloves, and trash bags will be supplied. Bottled water is advisable. Team leaders should provide first-aid-kits. PREVIOUS SLIDE NEXT SLIDE K B B – Adopt-A-Road, RiversAlive & Great American Cleanup
- 6. YOUR SAFETY: IS TOP PRIORITY High-topped work boots with non-skid soles will help prevent slips and falls. Long pants, and long sleeved shirts and gloves are a must. During hunting season, and/or along roads, neon colored vests should be worn. Sunscreen and insect repellant should be applied before going into the field. PREVIOUS SLIDE NEXT SLIDE K B B – Adopt-A-Road, RiversAlive & Great American Cleanup
- 7. YOUR SAFETY: IS TOP PRIORITY People should work in teams or pairs. That way if someone gets hurt, someone is there to help or get help. Also let your volunteers know where to find the first-aid-kit. An adult should always be present! PREVIOUS SLIDE NEXT SLIDE K B B – Adopt-A-Road, RiversAlive & Great American Cleanup
- 8. YOUR SAFETY: OUR TOP PRIORITY A trash poker or long tongs could be helpful but do not puncture aerosol cans as they may explode. Be careful of broken glass and other dangerous items. Stay alert. PREVIOUS SLIDE NEXT SLIDE K B B – Adopt-A-Road, RiversAlive & Great American Cleanup
- 9. YOUR SAFETY: IS TOP PRIORITY Watch out for poison ivy or other noxious weeds. Volunteers should be reminded of the need for Insect Repellant (Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus), Sunscreen to prevent Sunburn, and to tuck their pant legs into their socks to help prevent TICK bites. PREVIOUS SLIDE NEXT SLIDE K B B – Adopt-A-Road, RiversAlive & Great American Cleanup
- 10. YOUR SAFETY: IS TOP PRIORITY Volunteers should alert the adult leader who will then report these items to Bartow County Code Enforcement Officer @ 770/387-5145. Hazardous Materials Do not pick up syringes or hypodermic needles, animal carcasses, or heavy, large or hazardous materials. PREVIOUS SLIDE NEXT SLIDE K B B – Adopt-A-Road, RiversAlive & Great American Cleanup
- 11. YOUR SAFETY: IS TOP PRIORITY Work only during daylight hours. If it’s raining or has rained remember that the banks can be slippery. Volunteers should watch where they walk. Also Do not “horse around” or do anything to purposely distract drivers if along the road way. Avoid insects such as fire ants, yellow jackets, wasps, etc. Also, be aware of and avoid animals such as snakes, possums and raccoons. PREVIOUS SLIDE NEXT SLIDE K B B – Adopt-A-Road, RiversAlive & Great American Cleanup
- 12. CLICK ON × TO CLOSE BOX SAFETY GUIDELINES RiversAlive & Great American Cleanups, Adopt-A-Road Programs YOUR SAFETY IS TOP PRIORITY! PREVIOUS SLIDE NEXT SLIDE
- 13. Environmental Management Systems Office of Coordination & Environmental Education Visit our website www.bartowga.org/kbb/ For Adopt-A-Road or for information on local cleanups contact Keep Bartow Beautiful 770/387-5167 Sheri Henshaw henshaws@bartowga.org or Missy Phillips phillipsm@bartowga.org PREVIOUS SLIDE