Safety Information

Each Clean and Green Windsor participant must read the safety information below prior to participating in their first clean-up event. These guidelines are written to create a safe, organized, and fun environment for all participants. Please contact us at 860-285-1855 or email cleanup@townofwindsorct.com with any questions.

• Participants must wear: high visibility safety vests (provided by Windsor Department of Public Works), closed toed/hard-soled shoes/boots, long pants/jeans, and heavy-duty work gloves. Participants are encouraged to wear sunscreen and bug spray as necessary. Participants may not wear headphones while conducting spot clean-ups.
• All vehicles should be parked clear of roadways. Garbage bags should be left clear of roadways.
• The Clean-up Coordinator should report any injuries requiring hospitalization to the Town as soon as possible or on the next non-holiday business day (whichever is sooner).
• Participants should not touch or attempt to move oversized or heavy items. These items should be reported to the DPW after clean-up has concluded by calling 860-285-1855 or emailing cleanup@townofwindsorct.com.
• Participants should not touch exposed cables/wires or hazardous items (e.g., needles, chemicals, etc.). The Clean-up Coordinator should report any instances of exposed cables/wires or hazardous materials to the DPW office at 860-285-1855 or Police Department Non-Emergency Line at 860-688-5273 (on weekends, evenings, and holidays) immediately upon discovery.
• Clean-ups should not be completed in low visibility, peak traffic, inclement weather, or nighttime situations. Participants should not enter into or complete clean-up in construction zones.
• Participants should always work facing traffic when completing clean-ups on roadways. Groups should clean one side of the road at a time.
• Participants are encouraged to conduct thorough tick checks after work completion.
• Participants are encouraged to take breaks as needed and stay hydrated throughout the duration of the clean-up event.
• Each participant (and guardian for participants under 18 years old) must sign and submit a liability/photo release waiver online prior to their first clean-up.
• The Clean-up Coordinator is encouraged to bring a small first aid kit to each clean-up.
• The Clean-up Coordinator should review these safety guidelines with the group before each clean-up event.

Release of Liability

I fully assume all risks associated with participation in the Town of Windsor’s Clean and Green program, even if due to the negligence of the Town of Windsor, its agents, servants or employees.

I, hereby release The Town of Windsor, Town of Windsor employees, agents, boards, and commissions from any and all liability in connection with any injury or claim of damages including attorney fees, in connection with volunteer work through the Clean and Green Windsor program even if caused by the negligence of the Town of Windsor, its agents, servants or employees.

I, for myself and my heirs, assigns, successors, executors, administrators, and legal representatives, agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Town of Windsor, Town of Windsor employees, agents, departments, boards, commissions, and agencies, from any and all claims, suits or demands by anyone arising from my participation in this volunteer program, even if caused by the negligence of the Town of Windsor, its agents, servants or employees.

I give the Town of Windsor, Public Works Department, and Public Relations Department permission to utilize any photographs and videos taken for publicity purposes.

I have read the provided safety information sheet and will abide by all requirements as laid out within. I recognize that failure to do so may result in my or my group’s suspension or termination from the Clean and Green Windsor program.