Divide volunteers into crews (minimum of 3 per crew), and assign crews to a zone captain. Each captain should have a map with each crew’s assigned cleanup area.

Designate a first aid station and be sure all volunteers know where it is located.

Try to recruit a volunteer certified first aider for each land team

Tell volunteers where they will locate the person designated to deal with any hazardous items found, including syringes, medical waste and storage drums.

Remind volunteers to keep an eye out for safety hazards such as poison ivy, snakes and beehives.

Volunteers in watercraft should wear personal flotation devices (PFDs) at all times.

Tell volunteers when the cleanup will end, and designate an area where all work crews will meet afterward.

Safety Tips

Making sure your cleanup experience is productive and safe for everyone

• Have adults accompany youth under age 18.

• Park vehicles off roadway.

• Work on one side of the roadway at a time.

• Wear bright colored clothing, gloves and safety vests along the roadside.

• Wear gloves, protective footwear and sun protection.

• Bring plenty of trash bags. Long tongs and trash grabbers may be useful.

• Provide adequate drinking water and avoid over-exertion.

• Do not remove hazardous or poisonous substances.

• Be alert for wildlife and slippery surface.

• Do not pick up items on bridges, in tunnels, or on overpasses.

• Do not enter the roadway or shoulder.

• Stay clear of any construction.

• Have a first aid kit with you.

• Have transportation available and know where the nearest hospital is, in case of an emergency.

• Divide volunteers into crews (minimum of 3 per crew), and assign crews to a zone captain.

• Each captain should have a map with each crew’s assigned cleanup area.

• Designate a first aid station and person and be sure all volunteers know where it is located.

• Tell volunteers where they will locate the person designated to deal with any hazardous items found, including syringes, medical waste and storage drums.

• Remind volunteers to keep an eye out for safety hazards such as poison ivy, snakes and beehives.

• If you are cleaning the streambed, volunteers in watercraft should wear personal flotation devices (PFDs) at all times.

• Tell volunteers when the cleanup will end, and designate an area where all work crews will meet afterward.

• After the cleanup, remove all collected material.

Canoe Safety Orientation

Volunteer Rules To Follow

Examples Of Possible Hazards During Cleaning

Clean-Up Emergency Response

Emergency Response Flow Chart

Medical Release & Liability Waiver Form