1. (a) A safety orientation is provided by Caltrans at a Caltrans facility to ensure that the group leader or the contractor's crew leader has received notice of the requirements set forth in the Permit package. Since information specific to a site is discussed, a separate safety orientation must be attended for each adoption site.

2. (b) Safety orientations for volunteer adopters.

   1. (1) Items to be discussed are included on the Form MTCE-02 Adopt-A-Highway Safety Orientation Checklist for Volunteers (Rev. 07/09) which is incorporated by reference.
   2. (2) A volunteer adopter is issued safety training materials, safety gear, and if needed, litter pickers and litter bags at the conclusion of the safety orientation.

3. (c) Safety orientations for contractors.

   1. (1) Items to be discussed are included on the Form MTCE-10 Safety Orientation Checklist for Adopt-A-Highway Contactors (Rev. 06/09), which is incorporated by reference.
   2. (2) A contractor makes arrangements with each district regarding distribution of litter bags.

   3. (3) If the contractor's Permit gives authorization to install or replace the site's recognition panel, the contractor is given a recognition panel installation order at the conclusion of the safety orientation. If the contractor does not already have a copy, the contractor is also given a handout titled Recognition Panel Installation by Adopt-A-Highway Service Contractors (Rev. 10/09) which is incorporated by reference. The handout describes conditions which must be satisfied before a contractor can install a recognition panel and explains required work procedures. The recognition panel installation order provides the following:

      1. (A) Authorization to remove the existing recognition panel and/or install a new recognition panel.
      2. (B) Instructions for disposing of the removed recognition panel(s).
      3. (C) A field for the contractor to sign upon completion of work.
      4. (D) Instructions for returning the signed installation order to Caltrans.

Note: Authority cited: Section 91.5, Streets and Highways Code. Reference: Sections 91.5 and 92, Streets and Highways Code.

History

1. New article 11 (sections 2644-2646) and section filed 1-21-2010; operative 1-21-2010 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2010, No. 4).