GUIDELINES ON CONDUCTING BRIEFING FOR
PARTICIPANTS BEACHES / PARKS CLEANUP
Participants should be briefed on the objectives of the activity before carrying out the litter picking and
debriefed at the end of the activity so that they are aware of the importance of keeping environment clean
and reinforcement of the “do not litter” message.
1 Introduction Template
“All of us play a part in keeping our environment clean and beautiful so that everyone could enjoy. We
should throw our litter into the bin so that cleaners do not need to clean up after us. However, some may
choose to litter if the bin is far away and this dirties our environment. As such, our cleaners have to work
extra hard to upkeep the cleanliness of our neighbourhood.
Today, we will see from a cleaner’s eye on how difficult it is to clean up the mess that the litter bugs create.
Through this activity, I hope that you would learn to appreciate the cleaners’ hard work and help to keep
the environment clean. As the neighbourhood is shared by everyone, I also hope that you could encourage
everyone not to litter so that we could have a clean environment for all to enjoy.”
2 Weather Advisory
Condition Advice
Hazy For PSI readings, refer to: http://www.haze.gov.sg/
a. If the 24-hour PSI value ranges from 0 to 100, there is no health hazard and
participants could carry on with activity.
b. If the 24-hour PSI values ranges above 100, organiser is advised to cancel
the activity.
Light rain For weather casting, refer to: https://www.nea.gov.sg/weather
Passing showers
Rain a. If it occurs before start of activity, everyone should remain in shelter. Organiser can
Showers decide whether to delay or cancel the activity.
Heavy showers
Thundery showers b. If occurs during activity, everyone should cease activity and seek nearest shelter to
wait for further instructions from the organiser.
c. If there is no lightning risk, activity may resume with ponchos/umbrellas with
organiser’s discretion.
3 Safety Precautions !
Safety of participants should be of utmost importance. The activity should be carried out in a manner that
should not pose any safety hazard to the participants.
Below are some of the Do’s and Don’ts while carrying out the activity:
• Do hydrate adequately before • Do stay together with the group. • Don’t pick up sharp or dangerous objects
and during the activity. (e.g. broken glass pieces, rusty metal pieces,
f ishing hooks, etc.) with bare hands.
• Do watch for oncoming cars • Do watch for potentially • Don’t remove footwear at any time during
when crossing road or cleaning dangerous seashore life e.g. the clean-up activity.
near roads/in carparks. jellyfish and sea urchins, etc.
• Don’t trespass into any private property or
• Do apply insect repellent or • Do make sure children (if any) state land.
sunblock if needed. are accompanied by adult at
all times.
• If you have sightings of crocodiles or otters,
please do NOT approach the animal. Ensure
• Do sound out to the rest if you that you are in a safe area before calling the
are feeling unwell or injured Animal Response Centre at 1800-476-1600
during the activity. to report the sighting.
Simple First Aid
Cuts • To stop the bleeding, use a clean handkerchief/cloth and apply direct
pressure to the wound.
• If the cut is very deep, the participant should seek medical help immediately.
Stung by Jellyfish • Apply anti-sting spray or vinegar directly on the affected area before seeing a doctor.
Pierce by Sea Urchin spine • Apply anti-sting spray to neutralise the toxic.
• Do not attempt to remove the spine. It is brittle and may break further. See a doctor
immediately to remove it.
List of General Practitioners (GP) / Family Clinics
Refer to: https://www.singhealth.com.sg/rhs/Pages/Find-a-GP.aspx
Disclaimer: SingHealth does not own or run the GP clinics listed in this directory nor are they endorsed by NEA.
For enquiries or feedback on the clinics, please contact the clinics directly.
Clinics' operating hours are subject to change without notice. Please call the clinic before your visit.
4 Clean-up Details
a. Grouping
• Group up participants if necessary.
• Assign leaders to each group for better coordination.
b. Target area(s)
• Describe the area(s) to clean-up e.g. landmarks, routes, etc.
• Highlight the gathering point after the clean-up.
• Provide a map to leaders and participants if possible.
c. Duration
• Highlight the duration of the activity or the time to gather back.
• Provide a schedule to leaders and participants if possible.
d. Tools and materials
• Describe and explain the tools and materials provided.
• Encourage participants to maximise usage of trash bags.
• Specify any special requirements such as cleaning and returning of tongs/litter pickers after clean-up.
e. Common items found during clean-up
Do pick up: Do not pick up:
Non-Recyclables Recyclables Fallen fruits
Dead animal carcasses
Cigarette Butts/Pack Plastic bottles Dried leaves/twigs
Cloth/Rags Plastic bottle caps Driftwood
Foam packaging/containers Metal cans Sea shells
Foam cups Metal bottle caps Sea weed
Foam boxes Glass bottles Any other natural objects
Food wrappers Glass shards
Food (left over) *If they are reasonably clean
Paper bags (soiled)
Paper cups (soiled)
Plastic bags
Plastic cups
Plastic straws/stirrers
Plastic forks/spoons
Porcelain
Rubber products
Others
5 End of clean-up
After the clean-up, the organiser should:
a. Weigh litter collected and sort out trash bags for recyclables with non-recyclables (if planned).
b. Record the data of collected litter into https://rise-network.sg/rise/cleanup-log/.
c. Collect tools and un-used materials from participants.
d. Gather participants for a group photo.
6 Debrief
Organiser could ask participants to share their experiences and learning points. Below are some suggested
questions to start the conversation:
a. What were the commonly found litter?
b. What are the consequences of littering at the beaches/parks?
c. How do you feel after the clean-up?
d. How can you as an individual keep our beaches/parks clean?
e. How can we encourage our family and friends to keep our beaches/parks clean?
Organiser is reminded to thank the participants for their effort at the end of the debriefing and encourage them to
tell their peers and family to help keep the environment clean.
