Maintain of crocodile while retreating as rapidly as possible Climb a tree or get into a safe space (vehicle) Raise the alarm and identify location of crocodile to others Ensure all team members are accounted for and uninjured Use communications to inform others Ensure you have the necessary resources to carry out fieldwork in estuarine crocodile habitats. One dedicated, experienced observer per group Satellite phone and EPIRB Head spotlight / boat spotlight (if working at night) Net poles First aid field kit Appropriate foot wear Consider carrying a firearm for protection References 6: EHSE EMERGENCY SERVICES 000 or 112 (mobile only) (Police, Fire or Ambulance) EHSE EMERGENCY CONTACTS Area Contact person From satellite From landline/mobile RIEL Business Manager or delegate 0061 8 8946 6574 0061 447 030 329 8946 6574 0447 030 329 SPCS Senior Technical Officer 0061 8 8946 6787 0061 439 817 245 8946 6787 0439 817 245 Health Executive Assistant to Head of School 0061 8 8946 6443 0061 409 703 005 8946 6443 0409 703 005
8973 9211 Katherine 8951 7777 Alice Springs 8962 4399 Tennant Creek Marina Safety 8924 7100 NT Government Switchboard 8999 5511 NT WorkSafe 1800 019 115 Poisons Information 131 126 Power Water Corporation 1800 245 092 Road Conditions NT (24hr) 1800 246 199 Snake call out 1800 453 210 Darwin 0407 983 276 Alice Springs 0407 934 252 Katherine Wildlife Rescue 0409 090 840 Darwin 0419 221 128 Alice Springs 0412 955 336 Katherine 8962 4599 Tennant Creek 9: This list is provided to assist in the identification of possible hazards and controls for field 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 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 guide
allergies – food, animal, chemical etc. personal security and safety Weather weather forecasts severe weather (storms) cyclone and warnings floods and warnings Check and consistently update yourself with environmental and weather conditions develop plan for adverse environmental and weather events Temperature heat stress sunburn cold stress fire including bushfires cooking - oils/fats, hot water Heat Stress/sunburn Clothing – long sleeve shirt, long pants, wide brimmed hat Sunscreen (SPF 30 minimum) Sunglasses Work outside of middle of day (avoid 11am – 2pm) Hydration plan be of fire restrictions Use dedicated cooking spaces and equipment if possible ventilation and extraction Water or Immersion in boating swimming and diving collecting in travelling near water camping near inundation and flooding rivers and crossings  Licenced or appropriately trained vehicle operator use defined paths and roads wear solid footwear with non-slip soles traverse with caution check environmental and weather conditions check tide times and heights river crossing details divert around risk areas where possible Dive Plan completed and lodged with Dive Officer and available trips, falls and entanglement ropes and wires terrain – uneven, wet, muddy, loose surface, undefined paths working at height – ladders, climbing trees/towers plant and equipment clothing thorny bush, vines, grass flag on ropes and wires use defined paths wear solid footwear with non-slip soles traverse slowly working at height – ladders tied off, climbing harness secure loose clothing divert around risk areas where possible Manual handling lifting load heavy load pushing pulling repetitive movement Warm up manual handling risk assessment  use mechanical device team lift Cutting, stabbing, puncturing blades, knives, scalpels sharpened tools equipment – sharp edges/points sharps – needles, pins  Licenced or appropriately trained operator  abatement through physical means (guards, knife block, sheath) sharps containment and disposal strategy  housekeeping
splinters and swarf (metal shavings) environmental - Radiation ionising source non-ionising source a laser a radio frequency electromagnetic For exposure to UV from sunlight Clothing – long sleeve shirt, long pants, wide brimmed hat Sunscreen (SPF 30 minimum) Sunglasses For all other exposure to radiation sources Safe Work Procedure completed and available Hazardous substances Risk Assessment completed and available Full MSDS available PPE appropriate and available (Specify the PPE needed) dangerous goods transport packaging and placarding appropriate and in place Emergency Plan in place Electrical Mains power High voltage Batteries – 12/24V Power generation equipment – 240V Safe Work Procedure PPE appropriate and available (Specify the PPE needed) Emergency Plan in place including safety and rescue equipment Chemicals handling quantity storage conditions transport carcinogens, genotoxins (mutagens, teratogens) sensitizing agents flammable substances corrosive agents irritants toxic/harmful substances (poisons) cryogenic substances and/or fumes Safe Work Procedure completed and available Hazardous substances Risk Assessment completed and available Full MSDS available PPE appropriate and available (Specify the PPE needed) dangerous goods transport packaging and placarding appropriate and in place Emergency Plan in place including safety and rescue equipment Cryogenic substances Use specific cryogenic equipment "Buddy” system Pressurised vessels or equipment (includes compressed air and gas bottles) handling quantity LPG storage conditions transport fumes Safe Work Procedure completed and available Hazardous substances Risk Assessment completed and available Full MSDS available PPE appropriate and available (Specify the PPE needed) dangerous goods transport packaging and placarding appropriate and in place Emergency Plan in place including safety and rescue equipment
Vibration vehicles, boats and machinery equipment in motion – e.g. conveyor vibrating equipment – e.g. jackhammer length of use or contact generation of dust environmental – earthquakes, land slippage  pre-use condition check of equipment abatement through physical means (e.g. dampers) Work roster to reduce exposure Minimise persons in or near the risk areas and equipment Check environmental and weather conditions Noise environmental vehicles, and machinery amplifying devices, loudspeakers length of use or contact abatement through physical means (e.g. soundproofing) environmental and weather conditions Inhalation or suffocation smoke dust fumes from plant/ equipment welding vapours generation of dust environmental – earthquakes, avalanche, land slippage tunnels confined space monitoring equipment e.g. gas sensors waste material diversion ventilation and extraction environmental and weather conditions Confined training Crushing, struck by or striking against falling tree branches lightning environmental – rock fall, falling tree branch vehicles, boats and machinery tunnel or trench collapse Check environmental and weather conditions Confined training Firearms and weapons firearms archery spear gun dart gun indigenous Licenced or appropriately trained operator use external professional permits safe and secure storage safe transport pre-use condition check Animals – indirect or direct contact insects - mosquitoes, spiders, ticks, leeches reptiles – crocodiles, snakes, frogs, toads birds ferals - wild pigs, buffalo, cattle, camels etc marine sharks, jellyfish, stonefish, cone shells, stingrays bats domestic – cat, dog etc. Animal Ethics Approval  pre-commencement check of site, traps and equipment abatement through physical (e.g. fencing off) Minimise persons in or near the risk areas Check environmental and weather conditions – pollen counts etc. Obtain vaccinations use appropriate trapping and containment devices (cage, bag, tank, box)