Tailgate Meeting

Please complete the Tailgate Meeting Safety Form before starting trail work.

    Nakusp & Area Community Trails Society

    TAILGATE SAFETY MEETING




    Worker 1:

    Emergency Contact 1:

    Emergency Phone 1:

    Worker 2:

    Emergency Contact 2:

    Emergency Phone 2:

    Worker 3:

    Emergency Contact 3:

    Emergency Phone 3:

    Worker 4:

    Emergency Contact 4:

    Emergency Phone 4:

    Worker 5:

    Emergency Contact 5:

    Emergency Phone 5:

    Worker 6:

    Emergency Contact 6:

    Emergency Phone 6:

    Volunteers have the Right and Obligation to refuse unsafe work or work that is beyond their experience or ability. Please report unsafe conditions to the work crew leader

    Please report any allergies or medical conditions that may impact a volunteers ability to perform trail work or required medications to the work crew leader

    Planned Work Activities and Hazards:

    Emergency Muster Point:

    Communication Method:

    First Aid Kit Person:

    First Responder Access Route:

    Work Activity 1 - Walking & working on trail  

    Danger 1 - Trips, slips & falls and steep terrain, wet slippery trail

    Mitigation 1 - Footwear with traction soles, watch footing when on trail, stable stance when moving and lifting

    Work Activity 2 - Wildlife Encounters  

    Danger 2 - Bears, cougars, Ticks, spiders

    Mitigation 2 - Work in teams, carry bear spray and or bear bangers. Inspect for ticks after work activities. Communicate wildlife sitings to team. Carry medication for allergies

    Work Activity 3 - Lifting, shovelling, picking & raking  

    Danger 3 - Strains, pulls and repetitive motion injuries, contacting another volunteer

    Mitigation 3 - Take time to warm up before starting work. Lift with legs and bend at the knees when lifting. Use buddy for lifting/moving heavy objects. Keep distance between other volunteers when working

    Work Activity 4 - Pruning and cutting with tools  

    Danger 4 - Cuts, pinch points, scratches

    Mitigation 4 - Use appropriate hand and arm protection when pruning and cutting, keep hand and fingers clear when cutting, ensure object is secure and stable while cutting. Communicate when working with a partner

    Work Activity 5 - Working in hot weather  

    Danger 5 - Sun burns, sun and heat stroke

    Mitigation 5 - Wear long sleeve and hat, use sun screen. Drink lots of water. Keep an eye on your volunteer partners

    Work Activity 6 - Working near creeks, ponds and lakes  

    Danger 6 - Slips and falls, drowning

    Mitigation 6 - Work with partner, choose footing carefully, do not work beyond your abilities

    Work Activity 7 - Cutting with power tools  

    Danger 7 - Cuts and amputation, loud noise, flying debris, kick backs, overhead hazards

    Mitigation 7 - Only use power tools you have been trained with. Use appropriate PPE required by manufactures instruction, ensure you have required distance and communication with other volunteers

    Work Activity 8  

    Danger 8

    Mitigation 8

    Work Activity 9  

    Danger 9

    Mitigation 9

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