Volunteer Risk Management Policy
For The Lord’s Acre Garden
Fairview, NC 28730
The aim of the Lord’s Acre Garden is to provide and maintain a safe working environment, with the goal being, an accident-free workplace. We recognize and accept our duty to protect the safety of all individuals. While garden management will do all that is within its powers to ensure the safety of volunteers, it is recognized that safety in the garden is the responsibility of each and every individual person who choose to work there. If a volunteer feels unsafe performing any task then it is their duty to report this to the person in charge.
- Those with an allergy to honeybees are discouraged from working in The Lord’s Acre. Our cover crops draw an inordinate amount of honeybees. There is, however, an epi-pen bee-kit on hand for emergencies.
- Children under 16 years of age MUST be accompanied and supervised by an adult. That adult is responsible for the child’s safety.
- Children 0 – 4 years of age – supervised by one adult per two children.
- Children 5 – 7 years of age supervised by one adult per four children
- Children 8 – 12 years of age – supervised by one adult per eight children
- Children 13 – 16 years of age – supervised by one adult per ten children
- Volunteers may use sharp and/or pointed tools. Be aware of your range of motion with such tools and stay a safe distance away from others. Be aware of the tools others are using and remain a safe distance away.
- The Lord’s Acre is an alcohol-free, smoke-free, drug-free, and weapon-free environment.
- It is The Lord’s Acre’s policy to maintain an environment free of harassment and discrimination, which includes actions as well as words.
- We support a safety policy that includes preventing injuries by providing periodic safety training.
- Everyone must wash and sanitize their hands after using the restroom, with the soap, water and/or sanitizer provided. Everyone should also wash and sanitize their hands after blowing their nose or coughing.
- There is a commercial portable toilet available on the premises.
- A first aid kit for treating minor wounds is on hand and is located in the garden shed.
- Volunteers are asked to bring their own drinking water, snacks and sunscreen.
- Volunteers are encouraged to make sure they stay hydrated and are responsible for protecting themselves from exposure to summer heat and sun.
- Pets are not allowed in the garden.
- The garden is surrounded by electric fencing. We intend to turn it off during work hours but please use caution.
- Volunteers may use an array of sharp tools. Please use caution when selecting and using tools, when working next to others and when returning tools to their proper place.
- No one will work in the garden if it is lightning.
- Goggles are provided for use with power equipment.
- While we use only products that are in accordance with organic principles, the shed does contain other products such as chlorine bleach, which are used to disinfect tools. We ask that you seek assistance before handling any product at the garden.
- Volunteers under 18 years of age are not to use power tools. Those adults using such tools must wear enclosed shoes and eye protection.
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