General guidelines:

• Conduct and attend safety meetings and pre-task briefings prior to cleanup.
• Ensure that all participants in the group wear safety vests at all times during the litter removal activity.
• Only allow persons to participate that the group deems responsible enough to safely participate in the cleanup.
• The group will provide a least one adult supervisor for every five participants ages 15 or younger.
• Do not bring people to observe the cleanup if they are under the age of 16 and are not official participants.
• While on site, do not consume alcoholic beverages or illegal substances before, during or after the cleanup activity.

On-site safety guidelines:

• Park all vehicles clear of roadway.
• Remove litter during daylight hours only.
• Remove litter during good weather conditions only.
• Wear light colored clothing and safety vest.
• Do not wear camouflage or plain clothing.
• Do not wear clothing that would hinder the sight of the participant.
• Wear heavy gloves.
• Wear leather shoes or boots.
• Avoid overexertion.
• Provide an adequate supply of drinking water.
• Do not remove hazardous substances.
• Be alert for snakes and other animals.
• Have mosquito repellent available.
• Avoid contact with noxious weeds (http://www.invasive.org/listview.cfm?list=18) and areas where herbicides were applied.
• Do not pick up litter on bridges, in tunnels, on overpasses or in medians.
• Stay clear of any construction zones.
• Do not stand on, or work in, the road or paved shoulder.
• Ensure that appropriate traffic control signs are visible to motorists.

In case of an emergency:

• Have a first aid kit.
• Have transportation available.