SAFETY

When picking up trash on our roads and highways here are some tips to help you stay safe:

DO’s

• Do work only when traffic control signs are in place.
• Do wear ANSI approved safety vests at all times!
• Do wear light colored clothing, long sleeves, a hat, heavy gloves, sunscreen protective work shoes or boots.
• Do face oncoming traffic and look up often to monitor approaching vehicles.
• Do park all vehicles off roadways and shoulders at least 5 ft. away from shoulder.
• Do learn to recognize materials which could be meth waste and stay away from them.
• Do have a first aid kit available at all times.
• Do be cautious at all times!

DON’T’s

• Don’t work on roadways, shoulders or bridges.
• Don’t unload work crews on shoulders or highways.
• Don’t participate in activities that might distract drivers.
• Don’t wear any audio device or talk on cell phones when picking up.
• Don’t pick-up, remove or touch hazardous substances like syringes or hypodermic needles.
• Don’t attempt to remove known or suspected toxic/hazardous substances or materials.
• Don’t remove dead animals.
• Don’t overfill or stuff trash bags. Remember to tie bag tops.