Econet Risk Assessment [Base Document] Assessment: Litter pick Scope: Activity [Task]
Assessment Summary: Litter pick;
Litter pick Last updated: 17/03/2022 10:21:13	Typical uncontrolled outcomes Back strains; minor cuts and bruises; sickness and diarrhoea	Typical groups at risk Volunteers
	Hazards Slips, trips and falls Eye injuries Presence of broken bottles and similar. Contact with harmful substances Contact with rats urine, faeces and other bio-hazards.	Controls Slips, trips and falls: See "General Conservation Activities" risk assessment. Wear safety glasses to prevent eye injuries from protruding branches and branches under tension. Always wash hands or use cleansing wipes or gel before eating, drinking or smoking. Avoid handling litter; always wear gloves and preferably use litter pickers. Bags containing litter should be held away from body. Provide separate container for broken bottles and similar. If sharps found, do not touch or move, highlight location and advise site owner or manager. Do not over-filling bags with litter so they are heavy and/or difficult to carry.

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