Team Persons Signatures Weed Control Spraying Herbicides - 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………… Weed Control Spraying Herbicides……………………………………………………………… – GROUP NAME…………………………………………………… PROJECT LOCATION………………………………………………. PROJECT COORDINATOR………………………………………………………………..ASSESSMENT DATE……………………. RISK RISK TASKS PROCEED LEVEL* LEVEL* INVOLVING MITIGATION (CONTROL) STRATEGIES Yes / No (prior to (after HAZARDS mitigation) mitigation) Preparation Wear appropriate PPE as advised on the Herbicides MSDS. Note that the use of certain PPE may Spillage and accelerate the onset of heat stress. Contamination Ensure that the correct herbicide is used Poisoning of for the application. personnel and plants Check the equipment for damage including Trips and falls the hoses. (If damage is found remove the applicator from service and apply a Not “Do Use” tag.) Inspect the work area for hazards. (Example Tripping hazards caused by excess – material, hoses and leads.) Ensure and the MSDS is on hand and the operator is familiar with its recommendations. Ensure the applicator or spray tank is on a stable, even surface. Check the herbicide container for cracks or leaks.
Team Persons Signatures Weed Control – Spraying Herbicides - 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………… Weed Control – Spraying Herbicides……………………………………………………………… GROUP NAME…………………………………………………… PROJECT LOCATION………………………………………………. PROJECT COORDINATOR………………………………………………………………..ASSESSMENT DATE……………………. TASKS INVOLVING HAZARDS RISK LEVEL* (prior to mitigation) MITIGATION (CONTROL) STRATEGIES RISK LEVEL* (after mitigation) PROCEED Yes / No Preparation Herbicides Spillage and Contamination Poisoning of personnel and plants Trips and falls Wear appropriate PPE as advised on the MSDS. Note that the use of certain PPE may accelerate the onset of heat stress. Ensure that the correct herbicide is used for the application. Check the equipment for damage including the hoses. (If damage is found remove the applicator from service and apply a “Do Not Use” tag.) Inspect the work area for hazards. (Example – Tripping hazards caused by excess material, hoses and leads.) Ensure and the MSDS is on hand and the operator is familiar with its recommendations. Ensure the applicator or spray tank is on a stable, even surface. Check the herbicide container for cracks or leaks.
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