Safety Protocols for Volunteering at Leket Israel - group-reps

• Safety Orientation
  • Before commencing work, volunteers must undergo a safety orientation from a staff member of the Volunteer Department.
  • Volunteers must follow the instructions of the coordinator and Leket Israel staff.

Logistics Center

• Access Routes
  • Entry and exit for volunteers are only through the orange door on the north side of the building; do not enter through the operational area.
  • The number of people allowed in the sorting area at any given time should not exceed 50.
• Sorting Area
  • Authorized entry for volunteers is only with closed shoes.
  • Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
  • Do not leave the defined waiting area without the coordinator’s approval.
  • Entry into the sorting area is allowed only under the coordinator’s instructions and after the crates have been moved to the operational area.
  • Use the marked path when walking to the restrooms.
  • Do not enter the loading area without an escort from Leket employees.
  • Do not enter the sorting area with food or drinks.
  • Do not climb onto or sit inside bins and/or boxes.
  • Do not climb or stand on bins, boxes, chairs, tables, or any other surface; keep both feet on the floor at all times.
  • Do not throw agricultural produce into bins or at people.
  • Do not use sharp tools such as knives and scissors without guidance from Leket staff.
  • Do not lift more than one box/carton simultaneously – the weight of one box should not exceed 15kg/30lbs.
  • The first aid kit is located next to the extinguisher in the waiting area.
  • Volunteers are prohibited from working with cargo handling equipment such as manual or electric pallet jacks without training.
  • It is forbidden to operate sorting machines without specific training.
  • Do not make loud noises during volunteering.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
  • In case of emergency, stop work, evacuate the building through the nearest exit, and follow the team’s instructions.

Fields

• Stop the bus only in the designated area for volunteer drop-off; vehicles should park only in approved volunteer parking spaces.
• Safely approach the activity area through the marked volunteer route.
• Arrive at the activity area with closed shoes, wear a hat in warm months, and have an adequate water supply.
• Do not deviate from the designated volunteer area due to concerns about passing vehicles, forklifts, trucks, tractors, etc.
• Beware of dangling branches, thorns, and crawling creatures.
• No throwing items, including fruit and vegetables and people.
• Do not climb or swing on trees and ladders.
• Do not stand on inverted crates.
• Do not climb onto or into towed vehicles/cars.
• No smoking in the field, except in designated areas.
• Use only tools that have been explained and approved for use by the Leket Israel team.
• Do not use knives/scissors without proper training.
• Do not use power tools.
• Gleaning should only take place in authorized areas guided by Leket Israel representatives.
• Do not work in harvesting with headphones or amplified music through speakers/karaoke systems.
• Ensure maximum shade and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun in extreme weather conditions with heat or other extremes. Prevent any possibility of sunburn or dehydration.
• Return all tools to their designated places after volunteering.
• Ensure a clean work area.
• In case of emergency, stop work, evacuate the area through the closest exit, and follow the team’s instructions.