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1 Hazard Identificatin & Risk Cntrl Checklist SURVEYING The frm is t assist identifying relevant hazards and their cntrls strategies. This checklist is t be taken n-site f the activity and the relevant hazards and cntrl strategies highlighted t all vlunteers. Hazard Risk Cntrl Driving t the prject site Car accident Pre-departure check carried ut n vehicle Cmply with all state rad laws Avid driving at dust r dawn t avid cllisin with animals (kangars, wmbats) Plan yur trip and check maps befre departure Slips, trips and falls Twisting ankles and knees, impact injures Wrking in ht cnditins Dehydratin, heat exhaustin, sunburn etc Wrking in cld cnditins Hypthermia Avid bvius hazards such slippery lgs, lse rcks, steep embankments etc. Remve hazards when pssible: filing hles etc. Use trch r flash light when walking at dust r night Avid carrying heavy r awkward sized bjects n uneven grund Wear sturdy bts firmly laced Exercise additinal cautin when walking dwnhill Carry equipment in backpack t free hands Maintain hydratin by ensuring adequate drinking fluids and breaks Check weather frecast at least 24 hurs prir t task Avid this task in ht (>32ºC) weather/ seasns e.g. 12nn-3pm Clthing lng trusers, and sleeves cttn fabric, brad brimmed hat Encurage regular use f a SPF30+ sunscreen n any expsed skin Cmmunicatins devices (GRN, VHF, mbile phne and spare Lg trip intentin (lcatin, duratin, time f arrival/cmpletin), Escalatin prcess in case travelling party des nt cntact base as intended Maintain hydratin by ensuring adequate drinking fluids and breaks Check weather frecast at least 24 hurs prir t task Avid this task in cld (<15ºC) weather/ seasns Rtate tasks t avid prlnged expsure Clthing carry adequate and suitable clthing Cmmunicatins devices (GRN, VHF, mbile phne and spare Lg trip intentin (lcatin, duratin, time f arrival/ cmpletin), Fr Official Use Only Page 1 f 5

2 Hazard Identificatin & Risk Cntrl Checklist Escalatin prcess in case travelling party des nt cntact base as intended Surveying and data cllectin Risk f getting lst Carry GPS and spare batteries Carry a mean f cmmunicatin (radi, mbile phne) Wrk in pairs when pssible Manual Handling Assistance requested where required. Manual handling aids prvided, where apprpriate Rtatin and breaks fr repetitive wrk Crrect manual handling techniques Manual handling assessment cmpleted fr high risk tasks Seek lcal advice regarding snakes in the area Wrking in Snake habitat Bites, fear/phbias; risks arising frm emergency evacuatin Avid wrking in knwn snake habitat during high risk seasns Wear bts, lng trusers and thick scks, gaiters and glves when needed D a heavy line walk thrugh the area befre starting t wrk D nt wrk in circular r surrunding frmatin that might prevent a snake fr escaping Using lifting aids when lifting bjects that might hide snakes like rcks, lgs If snake is seen, stay clear and pint ut its lcatin t nearby wrkers Bites and Stings Wear lng sleeves, trusers, sturdy ftwear and thick scks Walk heavily in suspected snake habitat Use lifting aids (eg. crwbar) when lifting bjects that might hide snakes like rcks, lgs, rubbish etc. Driving in remte lcatins/lng distances Obey legal rad rules; assertive driving Avid early and late hurs if pssible (glare) Training and experience (e.g. 4WD, defensive driver) Share driving Drive with lights n at all times Reduce speed apprpriate t cnditins e.g. gravel tracks Engage 4WD where required D nt vertake in dusty cnditins Rest breaks every 2 hurs High visibility clthing Cmmunicatins devices (GRN, VHF, mbile phne and spare Lg trip intentin (lcatin, duratin, time f arrival/cmpletin), Wear sturdy bts firmly laced Exercise additinal cautin when walking dwnhill Fr Official Use Only Page 2 f 5

3 Hazard Identificatin & Risk Cntrl Checklist Carry equipment in backpack t free hands Wrking near radsides Risk: exhaust fumes r dust causing eye and respiratry irritatin, excessive nise, cllisin r impact injuries Eliminate r minimise the need t wrk near radsides Wear high visibility vests Wrking n r near water Ensure all participants knw the bundaries f the survey area and remain within them at all times Check tide times fr the bundaries f the survey area and avid high tide cnditins Check weather frecast at least 24 hurs prir t task Avid this task in if high tide cincides with strm events Avid swimming r ther water based activities during the task Wrk in pairs as a minimum grup size Cmmunicatins devices (GRN, VHF, mbile phne and spare Lg trip intentin (lcatin, duratin, time f arrival/cmpletin), Escalatin prcess in case travelling party des nt cntact base as intended Seed Cllectin See: wrking near radsides, wrking at heights, bites and stings, wrking ht/cld cnditins, manual handling, sil brne diseases and infectins Tree Planting Hand and knees injuries; tl injuries, sft tissue veruse injuries, muscle stain frm bending Sil Brne Diseases and Infectins Meliidsis; infectin f existing wunds; gastric infectins; respiratry cmplaints e.g. Asthma Wear apprpriate PPE Cnduct a visual inspectin f the site, and remve ptential hazards Use kneeling mats, even if participants are r expressing discmfrt Rtate task Take regular breaks and encurage gentle stretching Prvide hand washing facilities Prir t prject cmmencement, check existing r new knwn sil brne diseases in the prject area. Identify any participant in higher risk categries (diabetics, lung r kidney disease r any pen cuts r sres) and deply them n alternative tasks Avid skin cntact with wet sil r muddy water Cver any minr cuts r scratches Wear apprpriate PPE (glves glasses, respiratrs) Prvide washing facilities Fr Official Use Only Page 3 f 5

4 Hazard Identificatin & Risk Cntrl Checklist Bating Refer and adhere t Bating in the Crng Risk Assessment v All peratrs must hld apprpriate licence and a cpy prvided t Team Manager/Crdinatr Where pssible nly DEWNR staff t perate bating during the task r bat peratr must have a minimum f 2 years experience and gd level f cmpetency prir t skippering a vessel Ensure all participants knw the bundaries f the survey area and remain within them at all times Life jackets t be wrn Check tide times fr the bundaries f the survey area and avid high tide cnditins Check weather frecast at least 24 hurs prir t task Avid this task in if high tide cincides with strm events Wrk in pairs as a minimum grup size Cmmunicatins devices (GRN, VHF, mbile phne and spare Lg trip intentin (lcatin, duratin, time f arrival/cmpletin), Escalatin prcess in case travelling party des nt cntact base as intended Disrientatin/islatin GPS + spare battery mark way pint t vehicle Cmpass and map Wrk in pairs as a minimum grup size Lg trip intentin (lcatin, duratin, time f arrival/cmpletin), Escalatin prcess in case travelling party des nt cntact base as intended Cmmunicatin devices relevant t the lcatin (GRN, VHF, mbile phne and spare Fr Official Use Only Page 4 f 5

5 Hazard Identificatin & Risk Cntrl Checklist Relevant Safe Wrk Practise SWP N Cmments Name:... Psitin:... (Staff r Vlunteer Activity Team Leader) Signature:... Date: / / Fr Official Use Only Page 5 f 5