Meet at County Rd 500 and M-123. You must watch a safety video prior to attending. Contact us at
aW5mbyB8IGNyaXNwcG9pbnRsaWdodGhvdXNlICEgb3Jn if you plan to attend AND join this event listing as "Going" so that we can be sure to have enough reflective vests. We will also give out free high-visibility Crisp Point Adopt A Highway t-shirts to volunteers while supplies last (if you have already received one at a previous clean-up event please do not take another one). A short safety meeting is required prior to the clean-up. For safety info please see the MDOT Adopt A Highway Program web site at
https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/Programs/highway-programs/Roadside-Property-Management/adopt-a-highway. If you have any questions, please contact our Adopt-A-Highway Coordinator Duke Guy at
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Safety Guidelines:
*Everyone must watch the safety video prior to the event:
*We will go over the safety brochure together before we start the clean-up on the day of the event. Print a copy to read while we are going over it together:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/-/media/Project/Websites/MDOT/Programs/Highway-Programs/Roadside-Property-Management/AAH/Safety-Brochure.pdf?rev=04a659b194324faaa77f5cb096852e70&hash=60899DEAF7369BE8696C7429AF25337E
*Groups must have a minimum of 3 people.
*Volunteers must have good vision & hearing.
*Volunteers must be at least 12 years old.
*Volunteers 12-17 years old must be supervised at all times by an adult at a ratio of 1 adult to every 3 minors (aged 12-17).
*All volunteers must wear an MDOT safety vest.
*Wear light colored or high visibility clothing that does not obstruct your vision.
*Have a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen available to protect yourself from the sun.
*20% Picaridin insect repellant & insect head nets are recommended.
*Wear good footwear, such as leather boots or high topped shoes with good ankle support. Bring gloves to protect your hands.
*Be prepared for injuries, have a first aid kit available and a cell phone.
*Know route to the nearest hospital in Newberry. (502 W Harrie St, Newberry, MI 49868)
*Park vehicles on the side of the road you are working on, and well off the shoulder. Only work on one side of the road at a time. Try to enter and exit vehicles from the opposite side of traffic. Do not park on curves or areas that would obstruct motorists views.
*Work only during daylight hours and in good weather. Stop working in bad weather, especially when there is poor visibility and wet/icy roads.
*Work in small groups for better visibility and to avoid distracting motorists.
*Always face on-coming traffic when working and always be on the lookout for traffic dangers. Look up often to ensure traffic is not encroaching your work area.
*Do not work in construction zones.
*ONLY WORK ONE SIDE OF THE ROAD AT A TIME.
*NEVER CROSS THE ROADWAY FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER.
*Keep your eyes and ears open. Headphones are prohibited.
*Watch your footing. Stay off loose stones and steep slopes.
*Don't pick up trash on the road or the shoulder (stay at least 5 feet away from pavement edge).
*Don't touch syringes, dead animals, or hazardous materials. (Report location of hazardous materials to MDOT.)
*Know what meth lab waste looks like and do not touch. Report location to MDOT or the Michigan State Police. For more info see the Meth Bulletin:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/programs/highway-programs/roadside-property-management/adopt-a-highway/meth-lab-waste
*View the meth wastes video:
https://vimeo.com/240236689
*Don't compact trash in the bags.
*Place bags on the grass near the shoulder, but not on the road or shoulder.
*Drink plenty of fluids, especially in warm weather months. Take breaks and avoid overexertion.
*During cold weather, dress warmly with layered clothing.
*Be alert for snakes, stinging insects, ticks, and poisonous plants. See the invasive plants flyer:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/-/media/Project/Websites/MDOT/Programs/Highway-Programs/Roadside-Property-Management/AAH/Invasive-Plants-Flyer.pdf?rev=ce9105b58c6846f1b8b17d7434bec6df&hash=75C3620E77439FB165D42141F522331D
*Use proper lifting and bending techniques.
*Use or possession of illegal drugs or alcohol during a cleanup is prohibited.
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