2: This list is provided to assist in the identification of possible hazards and controls for work. It is for reference purposes only and is not to be submitted. Because of the diverse nature of activities at Charles Darwin University, this document is not intended to be comprehensive or exhaustive. You are expected to address all hazards and controls for your work on a case-by case basis. CATEGORY Possible hazards and Control measures that may apply associated risks size limit numbers mentor system Field Work party ratio system composition supervision ”buddy” novice/experienced training pre-commencement “fitness” check “wellness” fitness briefings medical conditions location your trip route Plan Travel location and distance Maps time to get there/return Mark your trail a note with the vehicle lost leave a local guide use cultural considerations Check local customs and cultural etiquette check use/carriage rules for alcohol Overseas and other drugs on SmartTraveller disease Register high level of vigilance and Maintain climate vaccinations political get security personal security and safety get permissions system ”Buddy” read and abide by CDU Code of Conduct Do not travel or work alone Urban survey and distance Be at all times. If you feel unsafe, head not enter any property unless Location  Do for a well-populated area. permitted by the owner. Lost Where possible work with at least one other Do not enter a private residence Local cultural etiquette person. unless all the occupants are well known to you behaviour General confidently and keep to well-lit and Walk populated against the flow of traffic Walk to enter Permission a central meeting or rally point for wary if someone in a car stops Organise Be security and safety Personal groups to gather at the end of the activity and asks you for directions and keep a safe distance from the car. and/or in case of emergency. Harassment, assault Check timetables to limit waiting Leave any area safely if there is any form of Other__________________ periods at public transport stops. violence or civil unrest underway or there is an imminent possibility of that threat. any suspicious, offensive or Report illegal behaviour immediately to the police. Vehicles, and drive  Licenced or appropriately trained operator machinery Boat pre-use condition check bike/ ATV take regular breaks to avoid fatigue (20 quad minutes every hour) trailer no more than 8 hours per day during and vehicle bus daylight hours when possible
2: This list is provided to assist in the identification of possible hazards and controls for work. It is for reference purposes only and is not to be submitted. Because of the diverse nature of activities at Charles Darwin University, this document is not intended to be comprehensive or exhaustive. You are expected to address all hazards and controls for your work on a case-by case basis. CATEGORY Possible hazards and associated risks Control measures that may apply Field Work party size composition novice/experienced fitness medical conditions limit numbers supervision ratio training briefings mentor system ”buddy” system pre-commencement “fitness” “wellness” check Travel route location location and distance time to get there/return lost Plan your trip Maps Mark your trail leave a note with the vehicle use a local guide Overseas cultural considerations disease political climate personal security and safety Check local customs and cultural etiquette Register on SmartTraveller get vaccinations get permissions read and abide by CDU Code of Conduct check use/carriage rules for alcohol and other drugs Maintain high level of vigilance and security ”Buddy” system Do not travel or work alone Urban survey Location and distance Lost Local cultural etiquette General behaviour Permission to enter Personal security and safety Harassment, assault Other__________________  Be at all times. If you feel unsafe, head for a well-populated area. Where possible work with at least one other person. Walk confidently and keep to well-lit and populated Organise a central meeting or rally point for groups to gather at the end of the activity and/or in case of emergency. Leave any area safely if there is any form of violence or civil unrest underway or there is an imminent possibility of that threat. Do not enter any property unless permitted by the owner. Do not enter a private residence unless all the occupants are well known to you Walk against the flow of traffic Be wary if someone in a car stops and asks you for directions and keep a safe distance from the car. Check timetables to limit waiting periods at public transport stops. Report any suspicious, offensive or illegal behaviour immediately to the police. Vehicles, and machinery drive Boat quad bike/ ATV trailer bus and vehicle  Licenced or appropriately trained operator pre-use condition check take regular breaks to avoid fatigue (20 minutes every hour) no more than 8 hours per day during daylight hours when possible
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