You will be participating in a volunteer community cleanup near a County road, your safety and the safety of others is extremely important to us. In addition to the Safety Orientation, please read and follow these safety guidelines:

• Review these safety tips each time before beginning work.
• Always park legally at a safe place when at the work area.
• Review the area for hazards before beginning.
• Do not touch possible hazardous materials. Contact the County Program Coordinator for further instructions.
• Wear County provided safety vests or bright colored clothing.
• Dress appropriately for weather conditions. Long pants are highly recommended at all times.
• Always face oncoming traffic while working, if possible.
• Always be alert and have an escape route planned.
• Designate a lookout person with large groups.
• Wear protective gloves, sturdy boots or shoes.
• Hats and sunscreen are recommended.
• Do not walk on the roadway.
• Never work in a median or center of the road.
• Avoid over exertion.
• Have a first aid kit available.
• Have water or other refreshment available for all participants.
• Never consume alcoholic beverages before or during the work period.
• Have transportation to medical services available.
• Do not enter or reach into drainage facilities.
• Do not touch or come near dangerous wildlife.
• Do not touch poisonous or thorny plants.
• Never work along the road in the dark or low light conditions.
• Do not work in the rain or fog.
• Do not work when the road is wet or icy.
• Do not work on high traffic volume days such as holidays or the day before holiday weekends.
• Be sure of your footing on slopes, uneven ground, and unstable conditions such as rocks or loose soil.

The most important tip is to use good judgment and stay alert.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Jeff Welchman, Adopt-a-Street Program Coordinator
County of Sacramento
Department of Transportation
4100 Traffic Way
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 875-ROAD (875-7623)
Fax (916) 875-5773
welchmanj@saccounty.net

Steve McCrumb, Adopt-a-Street Program Manager
916-875-4434
McCrumbS@saccounty.net