Direct Seeding- Risk Assessment Form For each project site, a Project Risk Assessment Report must be completed by the Landcare Support Person. If an accident occurs, the Project Risk Assessment may be required for legal proceedings. A sample risk assessment form is below and can be adapted to suit the site conditions and activities. PROJECT RISK ASSESSMENT FORM PROJECT NAME………… Direct Seeding………………………………………………………………………………………………… GROUP NAME…………………………………………………… PROJECT LOCATION………………………………………………. PROJECT COORDINATOR………………………………………………………………..ASSESSMENT DATE……………………. RISK RISK TASKS PROCEED LEVEL* INVOLVING MITIGATION (CONTROL) STRATEGIES Yes / No (prior to (after HAZARDS mitigation) mitigation) Vehicle Rollover, Walk area with Project Supervisor before load shifting and direct seeding operation to gain a good falling. understanding of the terrain to be General vehicle traversed, noting to be avoided re, movement and hazards, potholes, wet areas, eroded terrain banks etc. Be aware of charged electric fences, utilise unit On/Off switch. Ensure before crossing waterways, gullies that crossing is a designated crossing and that it is safe to cross. Ensure area to be traversed is safe to do so to avoid dropping into holes with vehicle. Loading Direct Take additional care when climbing on Seeder direct seeder. Falling off seeder, Do not ride on direct seeder while it is in entanglement, motion. falling, tripping Walk with care and avoid slippery areas. Avoid working beneath remnant trees. Ensure overhanging branches are at all times clear and free overheads parts of vehicle. Injury to handler or Operator to be experienced and trained in others from sharp safe equipment operating procedures, and blades. ensure safe practices around workers. Injury to eyes and Equipment operators to wear PPE body from moving appropriate to task: eye protection, gloves, debris. safety footwear, ear protection and safety vest.
Direct Seeding- Risk Assessment Form For each project site, a Project Risk Assessment Report must be completed by the Landcare Support Person. If an accident occurs, the Project Risk Assessment may be required for legal proceedings. A sample risk assessment form is below and can be adapted to suit the site conditions and activities. PROJECT RISK ASSESSMENT FORM PROJECT NAME………… Direct Seeding………………………………………………………………………………………………… GROUP NAME…………………………………………………… PROJECT LOCATION………………………………………………. PROJECT COORDINATOR………………………………………………………………..ASSESSMENT DATE……………………. TASKS INVOLVING HAZARDS RISK LEVEL* (prior to mitigation) MITIGATION (CONTROL) STRATEGIES RISK (after mitigation) PROCEED Yes / No Vehicle Rollover, load shifting and falling. General vehicle movement and terrain Walk area with Project Supervisor before direct seeding operation to gain a good understanding of the terrain to be traversed, noting to be avoided re, hazards, potholes, wet areas, eroded banks etc. Be aware of charged electric fences, utilise unit On/Off switch. Ensure before crossing waterways, gullies that crossing is a designated crossing and that it is safe to cross. Ensure area to be traversed is safe to do so to avoid dropping into holes with vehicle. Loading Direct Seeder Falling off seeder, entanglement, falling, tripping Take additional care when climbing on direct seeder. Do not ride on direct seeder while it is in motion. Walk with care and avoid slippery areas. Avoid working beneath remnant trees. Ensure overhanging branches are at all times clear and free overheads parts of vehicle. Injury to handler or others from sharp blades. Injury to eyes and body from moving debris. Operator to be experienced and trained in safe equipment operating procedures, and ensure safe practices around workers. Equipment operators to wear PPE appropriate to task: eye protection, gloves, safety footwear, ear protection and safety vest.