Keep sharp blades sheathed when not in Injury when in close proximity to use & ensure operator safety. Strains and sprains up repetitive work with alternative activities Do not try to carry too much at one time Walk with care and avoid slippery areas Practice correct manual handling, by legs to lift and lift with 2 people when moving, loading and unloading seed stock. RISK RISK TASKS PROCEED LEVEL* INVOLVING MITIGATION (CONTROL) STRATEGIES Yes / No (prior to (after HAZARDS mitigation) mitigation) Slips, trips and falls Avoid obvious hazards such as slippery Twisting ankles and logs, loose rocks, steep embankments etc. knees, Remove hazards when possible: filling in impact injures etc. carrying heavy or awkward sized objects on uneven ground Wear sturdy boots firmly laced Exercise additional caution when walking downhill Carry equipment in backpack to free hands Snake Habitat. Wear long pants and long sleeves to minimise insect attack, Be aware of potential habitat for snakes and insects such as bees, wasps, spiders. Carry snake bite kit Wear gators if applicable on lower legs and avoid long grass. Public may enter Be of any person entering site and work area without notify them of site dangers notice. Vehicle Towing Maximum speed whilst towing direct seeder Direct Seeder on 90 km/h. road Ensure direct seeder is correctly attached to vehicle with safety chians connected if two chains both to be connected to form a cradle under hitch. Ensure all lights on trailer unit are in working order before driving away. Ensure all loads are securely tied. Check trailer for loose wheel bearings etc. before use. Take all care while travelling over steep terrain. Do not travel over excessively steep terrain if surface is slippery nor travel over such terrain if it is unsafe to do so.
Injury when in close proximity to Keep sharp blades sheathed when not in use & ensure operator safety. Strains and sprains up repetitive work with alternative activities Do not try to carry too much at one time Walk with care and avoid slippery areas Practice correct manual handling, by legs to lift and lift with 2 people when moving, loading and unloading seed stock. TASKS INVOLVING HAZARDS RISK LEVEL* (prior to mitigation) MITIGATION (CONTROL) STRATEGIES RISK (after mitigation) PROCEED Yes / No Slips, trips and falls Twisting ankles and knees, impact injures Avoid obvious hazards such as slippery logs, loose rocks, steep embankments etc. Remove hazards when possible: filling in etc. carrying heavy or awkward sized objects on uneven ground Wear sturdy boots firmly laced Exercise additional caution when walking downhill Carry equipment in backpack to free hands Snake Habitat. Wear long pants and long sleeves to minimise insect attack, Be aware of potential habitat for snakes and insects such as bees, wasps, spiders. Carry snake bite kit Wear gators if applicable on lower legs and avoid long grass. Public may enter work area without notice. Be of any person entering site and notify them of site dangers Vehicle Towing Direct Seeder on road Maximum speed whilst towing direct seeder 90 km/h. Ensure direct seeder is correctly attached to vehicle with safety chians connected if two chains both to be connected to form a cradle under hitch. Ensure all lights on trailer unit are in working order before driving away. Ensure all loads are securely tied. Check trailer for loose wheel bearings etc. before use. Take all care while travelling over steep terrain. Do not travel over excessively steep terrain if surface is slippery nor travel over such terrain if it is unsafe to do so.
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