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Guidelines:
All volunteers will be presented these safety guidelines along with site-specific instructions.

• Wear long pants and substantial shoes or boots.
  
  
• Wear light-colored clothing and use sunscreen. Some safety vests available.
  
  
• Do not touch or attempt to remove materials which you suspect may be toxic or hazardous. Items to avoid include: powder chemicals, odorous substances, suspicious packages, chemical drugs, weapons, syringes, or dead animals.
  
  
• Be careful when picking up broken glass.
  
  
• Do not run, throw objects, or engage in horseplay.
  
  
• Be alert for poisonous plants, stinging insects, and snakes.
  
  
• Do not enter tunnels or drainage facilities.
  
  
• Do not consume alcoholic beverages or drugs before coming to work site or while at site.
  
  
• Do not compact trash bags, sharp items may cause injuries.
  
  
• Walk and work facing traffic whenever possible.
  
  
• Wear your safety vests when working in areas near traffic.
  
  
• Use crosswalks and signals when available and exercise caution when crossing without a crosswalk or signal.
  
  
• Watch your footing on steep slopes and other places where you might slip and fall.