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Community Service & Litter Picks Risk Assessment
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for community service & litter picks in scouting & guiding settings. Tailor hazards and measures to your needs and download a professional PDF. Add your own branding.
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What this covers
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for community service & litter picks in scouting & guiding settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Builds teamwork and collaboration through shared service goals.
Encourages civic responsibility and active participation in local communities.
Offers opportunities for skill-building and community engagement.
Develops a sense of empathy and social connection through helping others.
Provides a sense of accomplishment and contribution to society.
Typical hazards & measures
Vegetation, thorns, and allergenic plants
— Identify hazards like thorns or ragwort, brief volunteers. Use appropriate gloves, long sleeves, and tools to avoid contact. Wash immediately if exposed and monitor for reactions.
Weather exposure
— Monitor weather forecasts, provide suitable clothing layers, sun protection, hydration, and shade or shelter. Schedule breaks and adjust plans if conditions change drastically.
Manual handling and lifting
— Instruct volunteers on safe lifting—bending knees, using tools, or team lifts for heavy or awkward items. Use wheelbarrows or trolleys to move large quantities of litter efficiently.
Flytipped or hazardous waste items
— Train volunteers to report flytipped items like chemical containers, large appliances, or vehicle parts. Do not remove them; record location and inform authorities.
Biohazard exposure
— Volunteers wear gloves and PPE. Teach them to note (not touch) biological waste, wash hands thoroughly after work, and cover minor cuts immediately. Provide antiseptic wipes and first-aid access.
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