When you are a volunteer with the Adopt-a-Road program, safety is of primary importance, it is imperative that you follow these safety guidelines:
- Always wear a safety vest
- Display the road work sign during clean up
- Carpool to minimize the number of vehicles at the worksite
- Park all vehicles at the worksite as far away as possible from the travelled portion of the road
- Ensure provision of all transportation, supervision, safety equipment and medical/first aid service
- Clean one side of the roadway at a time and always face oncoming traffic
- Pick up litter at least once a year, preferably in the spring
- Pick up litter during daylight hours only
- Flag hazardous and unidentifiable items for pick up by Municipal staff
- Ensure no pets are present at the clean up site
- Avoid any maintenance or construction vehicles
- Avoid water hazards
- Discontinue work in inclement weather
- Remove the road work sign when complete
Please avoid the following actions:
- Walking or picking up litter from the paved shoulder, pavement or median
- Working on bridges, overpasses, steep ground or tunnels
- Touching or picking up hazardous items or anything you can’t identify
- Wearing clothing or materials that may distract drivers
- Using or possessing illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages before or during the clean up
- Stepping or jumping on trash bags
For your own safety, you should:
- Stay mentally alert at all times
- Wear protective footwear and gloves
- Wear light-coloured clothing that covers your arms and legs
- Wear a baseball cap or wide-brimmed hat and sunscreen
- Drink lots of fluids, especially on hot days
- Be aware of any special needs of any volunteers
- Avoid over-exertion
- Avoid hazardous plants and stinging insects
- Keep an adequate supply of trash bags on hand
Disclaimer
Volunteers are not considered as Officers, Employees, or Agents of the Municipality of South Bruce. Any injuries, claims, liabilities, suits, or costs arising from the volunteer activities relating to this program, shall be the sole responsibility of the volunteers. Volunteers shall indemnify the Municipality and agree to abide by the Municipality’s guidelines and to not hold the Municipality responsible for any injuries or damaged that they may cause or suffer as a result of participation in the Adopt-A-Road program.