{"id":26932,"date":"2022-09-06T04:40:24","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T04:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/?p=26932"},"modified":"2024-05-03T04:56:59","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T04:56:59","slug":"guidelines-for-organising-a-cleanup-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/guidelines-for-organising-a-cleanup-day","title":{"rendered":"Safety Guidelines for Organising a Cleanup Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Every year, countless tons of trash end up in our waterways, posing a significant threat to marine life. Cleanup Australia Day is coming up soon and is the ideal opportunity for us all to help our communities and the environment by clearing rubbish from landfills, waterways, and the ocean.<\/p>\n

Clean Up Australia Day is more than just a cleanup event; it’s a vital initiative to protect our oceans and wildlife. On Clean Up Australia Day, volunteers around the world unite to remove litter from beaches, rivers, and oceans. Whether you’re a school, a business, or an individual, the day offers opportunities for everyone to get involved and make a positive impact.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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As a business, you can do your bit for the environment by organising a clean-up event with the help of your employees to highlight the importance of reducing waste. Here are some quick safety guidelines to help you organise and plan a safe and productive cleanup day, without incident.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. Choose an Appropriate Time and Location<\/strong><\/p>

The first step in organising a clean-up is deciding on a location, date, and time. Picking up waste in a public space will always involve some risk, however by carefully selecting the location you can avoid potential hazards and reduce the likelihood of injury. Avoid high-risk areas, such as those near high-speed zones, busy roads, watercourses, or where there has been a build-up of hazardous materials, such as harmful chemicals, car batteries, or syringes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. Conduct a Risk Assessment<\/strong><\/p>

Conducting a risk assessment once you’ve found a suitable location for your clean-up event will ensure the suitability of the site and help you determine any controls that need to be incorporated. Map out any potential risks that can come from traffic, neighbourhood, landscape, nature, or man-made infrastructure like pipelines or power grids. Depending on your findings, you can then decide on appropriate controls, rules, or equipment to be used on the day to eliminate or reduce the possibility of hazards occurring.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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3. Keep a First Aid Kit Handy<\/strong><\/p>

Bringing along a properly stocked first aid kit will give you peace of mind in the event of a medical emergency. Keep your first aid kit<\/a> in a safe, dry, and easily accessible place, and ensure that everyone in your team is aware of its location. Keep a basic first aid manual or instruction booklet in the first aid kit. Make sure to check the kit to see if anything is missing, low on supplies, or has expired.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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4. Weather Safety<\/strong><\/p>

Stay up to date with the local weather forecast and prepare beforehand for any mishaps. If the weather forecast predicts extreme conditions (such as storms, heavy rain, wind, snow, or extreme heat), consider whether it is safe to continue with the clean-up.\u00a0<\/p>