- Avoid direct contact with litter at all time
- Use a litter picker where possible for any glass or metal items
- Do not litter pick when visibility is poor and only pick in daylight hours
- Be aware of your environment. Do not put yourself at risk whilst picking litter
- Do not pick up items that cannot easily be identified/are clearly hazardous
- Do not attempt to remove dead or live animals
- Any needles or drug paraphenalia should be left alone (please contact the Local District Council)
- In case of injury, rubbish should not be compressed using hands or feet
- Avoid contact with the body when carrying plastic bags
- Wear stout shoes and appropriate clothing
- Stay clear of cliff edges, water, rocks, mud, grass banks
- Do not overfill bin bags
- Avoid lifting heavy objects
- Follow local rules or guidelines as well as Clean New Forest’s
- Ensure cuts/abrasions are clean and covered with waterproof plasters
- Do not litter pick beside/on 40mph roads. Keep on the verge of other roads
- Always wear a Hi Vis vest. Be aware of vehicle movements
- Do not accost anyone you see littering
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