Urban Farming & Community Gardens Program
Repetitive movements
gripping of the hands
bending over
squatting
shoulder & knees
Heavy lifting
Soil bags
Wheelbarrow
garden bed walls
Necessary equipment provided
Gloves
Water bottles
Gardening tools
Other considerations
Planting & plant extractions
Working in ALL weather conditions
Digging
Handling sharp & broken objects
VOLUNTEER WAIVER AND TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
DISCLOSURE:
This form sets forth terms and conditions applicable to volunteer service with Shreveport Green. Shreveport Green organizes litter cleanups, urban farm gardening, tree planting, cooking demonstrations, hazardous waste disposals, and beautification projects. These activities involve bending, walking, and picking up small trash items with a hand-held litter grabber to the need to pick up any trash with one's hand. They also may include
Every precaution will be taken to keep adults and children/youth safe during these activities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK:
I understand that the work performed may involve physical labor, light lifting, use of non-electrical tools, exposure to heat, plants, grass, and other risks not specifically set forth herein.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY:
I, the undersigned understand and acknowledge the risks associated with the stated activities hereby release Shreveport, its Board of Directors, its staff, The City of Shreveport, and any of its associates or contractors from all liability for any injury to me from participation in Shreveport sponsored activities. I also give permission to Shreveport Green to use my name or photographic likeness of me or my child in any form of media to publicize or promote community activities or services without compensation. Any child under the age of 18 must have a parent's signature included next to his/her name to participate.
Tree Planting & Distribution Program
Repetitive movements
Full body workout
Extensive walking
Heavy lifting
5 gal trees: 10lb - 30lb
30 gal trees: 150lb - 250lb
Necessary equipment provided
Shovels
Gloves
Wagons
Water bottles
Other Considerations
Digging
Working during ALL weather conditions
Litter Clean Up
Repetitive Movements
Gripping of litter
Bending over
Repetitive shoulder & elbow movement
Excessive walking
Necessary equipment provided
litter pickers/grabbers
trash bags
gloves
Potential Contact
Sharp objects
Hazardous items
Biohazard items
Mobile Market Food Safety
Repetitive Movements
Lifting 10+ lbs
food crates full of produce
Sharp objects
Handling knives
blender
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program
Repetitive movements
Arms and shoulders
Pushing
Lifting +10lb
Heavy Lifting
Hazardous chemicals
Rusted objects
Light bulbs
Dust & powders
Necessary equipment provided
Gloves
Safety glasses
Aprons
Other Considerations
Inhaling of fumes
Working during ALL weather conditions
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Repetitive movements:
gripping of the hands
bending over
squatting
shoulder & knees.
Digging
Handling sharp & broken objects
Heavy lifting
Soil bags
Wheelbarrow
garden bed walls
Planting & plant extractions
Working in weather conditions
Necessary equipment provided:
Gloves
Water bottles
Gardening tools
shovel, hoe, rake, cultivator
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Repetitive Movements:
Use of arms
Pushing
Lifting +10lb
Handlings
Hazardous chemicals
Rusted objects
Light bulbs
Dust & powders
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Repetitive movements:
Full body
Extensive walking
Heavy lifting
5 gal trees: 10lb - 30lb
30 gal trees: 150lb - 250lb
Digging
Working during weather conditions
Necessary equipment provided:
Shovels
Gloves
Wagons
Water bottles
-
Repetitive Movements
Gripping of hands
Bending over
Repetitive shoulder & elbow movement
Excessive walking
Sharp objects
Hazardous items
Biohazard items
Necessary equipment provided:
litter pickers/grabbers
trash bags
gloves
-
Lifting 10+ lbs
food crates
Sharp objects
Handling knives
blender
Dangerous heat source
Portable cooking stove
butane tank
