Safety Guidance for Volunteers
Protect your feet.
Wear proper foot covering, work boots, shoes or sneakers, no flip flops, sandals or crocs. There are nails that could get stepped on, or objects dropping that could cause injury.
Ensure you have full range of vision
Tie your hair back, wear a bandana or a cap to ensure you have full range of vision and to prevent your hair from getting caught in equipment.
Wear long pants
Protect your legs by wearing long pants in case your need to work on your knees or bump into equipment. Long pants provide better protection from scrapes and bruises.
Protect yourself from the sun
Bring sunscreen and use it, reapplying it during your lunch break. Wearing a cap is also suggested.
Label any tools you bring
Try to bring the tools you need for the day and label them so you can tell which item is yours. Hammers are almost always used every day. and if you have safety glasses, label and bring them as well.
Bring your lunch, snacks, and beverage
Water will be available at the site.