Litter Pick Health & Safety Guide
A guide for litter pick organisation and safety
The Rotary Scotland South Environment team have produced a comprehensdive guide to organising a club or community litter pick. Any club planning a litter pick is strongly advised to read and follow this. It can be downloaded below.
The topics covered are:-
Health and safety guide for volunteer and community litter picking
Before starting
Typical hazards likely to be present during a litter pick
Lifting and handling materials
Dangerous materials
Litter picking near the highway
Environmental considerations
Collection and disposal
Insurance
Suggested litter pick equipment
Items for the organiser to bring/arrange
Items for the organiser to ask attendees to bring/wear
Risk Assessment
Safety Plan Template
Upon completion of the litter pick
Attendance List
The guide can be downloaded below.
