Basic Safety Guidelines for Volunteers

NOTE: Construction Supervisors wear red hats with the HFHNMC Logo or White Hard Hats with Red Stripes

Basics:

• Safety is the responsibility of each volunteer.
• Report unsafe conditions to a construction supervisor.
• If you are unsure about how to do a task, ask a construction supervisor.

Safety Equipment & Attire:

• Wear a hard hat when instructed to do so.
• Wear safety glasses when operating power saws or other equipment that may throw off small particles.
• Wear gloves when handling wood or metal products.
• Dust masks should be worn when installing insulation.
• Do not wear sandals or other inappropriate footwear on the worksite, work boots are preferable.

Injuries:

• If you are injured, report it immediately to a construction supervisor.
• An accident form must be completed for any injury, however minor.

Tools:

• Do not use hand or power tools with which you are not familiar, ask a Construction Supervisor for instructions.
• Do not carry power tools by their cords.

Ladders:

• Do not move extension ladders by yourself.
• Check with a Construction Supervisor to assure ladder is extended at the appropriate angle & height.
• When climbing a ladder, always face the ladder.
• Do not extend your arms beyond your normal reach when on a ladder.

Roof Work:

• Wear a safety harness or a suitable alternative personal fall arrest system when working on a roof.
• Keep body weight towards the apex of the roof.
• If you have a fear of heights, do not volunteer to work on the roof.

Lifting:

• Do not lift heavy objects or materials without help. Lift with your legs, not your back or arms.

Other:

• Be aware of floor openings when walking.
• Keep the work site clean and safe.

FAILURE TO F0LL0W THE ABOVE GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING ASKED TO LEAVE THE WORK SITE.

Volunteer Groups:

All Volunteer Groups must have a designated Group Leader.

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