Title Page
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
Job Safety Analysis Worksheet
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Job Tasks
- Abandoned Vehicle/s
- General Inspection
- General Maintenance and/or Cleaning
- Impounding of Animals
- Manual Task/s
- Pest Weed Spraying
- Releasing of Impounded Animals
- Seizing of Animals
- Sign Setup & Disassemble
- Stock Route Inspections
- Wandering Animals
- Water Facility Inspections
- Wild Dog Baiting Control
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Location
- Longreach Designated Town Area
- Ilfracombe Designated Town Area
- Isisford Designated Town Area
- Yaraka Designated Town Area
- Longreach Town Common
- Ilfracombe Town Common
- Isisford Town Common
- Yaraka Town Common
- Stock Route
- Water Facility
- Road Reserve
- Private Property
- Other - See officer comments
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JSA developed by Anna-Marie Moffat
Local Laws / Rural Lands Department
Developed: 7 April 2021 -
JSA approved by Morgan Bell
Workplace Health & Safety Advisor
Date Approved: 08/04/2021 -
JSA last review date:
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If any changes or additional information are noted in the Officer Comments the JSA must be updated and noted in "JSA Last Review Date" by the Officer suggesting the changes or additional information.
Plant & Equipment
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Plant Used
- 7103 Horse Float
- 7104 Quad Bike Trailer
- 7192 Long Trailer
- 8103 ToyotaHilux Dual Cab
- 8182 ToyotaHilux Workmate
- 8376 Toyota Landcruiser
- 9112 Rapad Spray Unit (200L)
- 9115 Yahama Quad Bike
- 9116 Yamaha Motorcycle
- 9117 Honda Buggy
- 9130 Baiting Trailer
- 9896 Honda TRX Quad
- 9918 Toyota Hilux Extra Cab
- 9974 Quik Spray Unit 500 Ltrs
- Quik Spray Unit 1000 Ltrs
- Council Forklift
- Other Council Plant - See Officer Comments
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Equipment Used
- Backpack Sprayer
- Cat Trap
- Diesel Pod
- Dog Trap
- Generator
- Grinder
- Hand Tools
- Ipad
- Ketchers Pole
- K9 Cube
- Ladder
- 9L Stumpy
- Power Tools
- Signage
- Welder
- Other - See Officer Comments
PPE Required
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PPE Required
- Ear Protection
- Glasses
- Gloves
- Hard Hat
- Hi-Vis Vest
- Long Pants
- Long Sleeve Shirt
- Mask
- Safety Boots
- Welding Helmet
- Wide Brimmed Hat
- Other - See Officer Comments
Extra Job Information
Section 2 Task or Job Breakdown
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Sequence of Basic Job Steps - A brief description of what is to be done, in the right order. Consider equipment involved, and work method
Step 1 - Pre-Start and Documentation
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Hazards and Potential Accidents
- Misinterpreting the instruction
- People not signing documentation
- People not understanding/misinterpreting documents
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score Before Control - H5
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Control Options / Safety Precautions Refer to Section 4
- Confirming workers understand by asking questions relating to the document
- Ensuring meeting is held with all relevant workers and cross check documents are all signed prior to works commencing
- Supervisor verbally distributing instructions
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score After Control - L7
Step 2 - Check of Staff PPE
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Hazards and Potential Accidents
- Heat stress / heat stroke
- Not correct PPE gear
- PPE damaged
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score Before Control - H4
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Control Options / Safety Precautions (Refer to Section 4)
- Arrange replacement of PPE prior to leaving depot
- Ensure water bottles are in good condition and filled prior to departure
- Take breaks during heat of the day
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score After Control - L7
Step 3 - Loading of Work Vehicle
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Hazards and Potential Accidents
- Chemicals (fumes / spills / no SDS)
- Damage of equipment
- Manual handling
- Repetitive strain injury
- Sprains and strains
- Unsecured loads
- N/A
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score Before Control - H5
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Control Options / Safety Precautions (Refer to Section 4)
- Correct load restraints
- Correct manual handling techinques
- Ensure chemicals are in the correct containers, labelled and stored per the SDS instructions
- Ensure staff are trained adequately
- Team lifts / mechanical aids
- N/A
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score After Control - L7-L8
Step 4 - Use of Horse Float/Trailers/K9 Cubes
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Hazards and Potential Accidents
- Chemicals (fumes / spills / no SDS)
- Damage of equipment
- Manual handling
- Repetitive strain injury
- Sprains and strains
- Unsecured loads
- N/A
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score Before Control - H5
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Control Options / Safety Precautions (Refer to Section 4)
- Correct load restraints
- Correct manual handling techinques
- Ensure chemicals are in the correct containers, labelled and stored per the SDS instructions
- Ensure staff are trained adequately
- Team lifts / mechanical aids
- N/A
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score After Control - L7
Step 5 - Travelling to Site or Patrols
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Hazards and Potential Accidents
- Animals
- Incomplete vehicle Pre-Start
- Load on plant (ie Trailers / Full Trays)
- Other road users
- Public
- Road conditions
- Time of day (Early morning / Late afternoon)
- Unlicensed drivers
- Weather conditions
- Fatigue
- N/A
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score Before Control - H4-H5
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Control Options / Safety Precautions (Refer to Section 4)
- Check the weather forecast
- Cross check loads
- Drive to the road conditions
- Ensure all staff are adequately trained
- Vehicle Pre-start being completed prior to leaving depot
- N/A
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score After Control - L7
Step 6 - Collecting of Animals/Livestock
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Hazards and Potential Accidents
- Aggressive and/or unpredictable Public Members
- Aggressive/Menacing Animal/s
- Disease
- Entering of private property
- Equipment failure
- Injured Animal/s
- Injury to Officer/s
- Manual handling
- Permissions/Approvals not in place
- Public
- Uneven Surfaces
- Unpredictable Animal/s
- Unauthorised Staff
- N/A
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score Before Control - H5
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Control Options / Safety Precautions (Refer to Section 4)
- Correct manual handling techniques
- Ensure Officers are aware of their surroundings
- Correct training for use of equipment
- Correct and up-to-date procedures in place for works conducted
- Use of the appropriate equipment for the job at hand
- Ensure Public are safe
- Appropriate PPE Gear in place and in good condition
- Clean and maintain equipment on a regular basis
- All staff to be trained and approved as Authorised Officers
- Assistance from other Authorised Officers and/or Police
- N/A
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Risk Score After Control - L7
Step 7 - Manual Labour
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Hazards and Potential Accidents
- Muscle Strain
- Repetitive Movement
- incorrect use of tools
- Heavy equipment
- Trip hazards
- Power tools
- Hand tools
- Flying objects (eg from use of power tools)
- Cut/abrasions
- N/A
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Risk Score Before Control - H5
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Control Options / Safety Precautions (Refer to Section 4)
- Use of K9 Cube
- Ensure power tools are in test date (lock out if not)
- PPE available and in good condition
- Regular breaks
- Training in manual handling / using correct techniques / team lift
- Training in use of equipment
- N/A
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score After Control - L7
Step 8 - Approved Signage
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Hazards and Potential Accidents
- Contractor or staff not understanding job specifications
- Contractor or staff not understanding works to be conducted
- Contractor or staff not understanding purpose of signage
- Miscommunication of what signage to use
- N/A
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score Before Control - H4
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Control Options / Safety Precautions (Refer to Section 4)
- Detailed communication of works and signage required
- Ensure all signage is available and in good condition
- Ensure correct signage is in stock
- PPE available for Signage placement and in good condition
- Understanding of TMR Regulations for use of Signage
- N/A
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score After Control - L7
Step 9 - Erection of Exclusion Zone
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Hazards and Potential Accidents
- Hand tools (ie Dolly)
- Livestock
- Manual handling
- Public
- Uneven surfaces
- N/A
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score Before Control - H5
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Control Options / Safety Precautions (Refer to Section 4)
- Correct manual handling techinques
- Ensure worker has stable balance when working with hand tools
- Ensure worker is aware of their surroundings
- Team lifts / mechanical aids
- N/A
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score After Control - L8
Step 10 - Spraying Weeds
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Hazards and Potential Accidents
- Chemicals
- Contamination of water
- Contractor or staff not understanding TMR regulations and requirements
- Manual handling
- Moving plant
- Overspray
- Public
- SDS not in vehicle
- Traffic
- Weather conditions
- N/A
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score Before Control - H5
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Control Options / Safety Precautions (Refer to Section 4)
- Ensure appropriate PPE is worn and in good condition
- Ensure correct manual handling techniques are followed / team lifts / mechanical aids
- Ensure that the correct SDS is in the vehicle and up-to-date
- Ensure workers are aware of their surroundings
- Ensure workers are trained in using chemicals
- Exclusions zone around water ares (ie creeks, dams) to be identified and correct chemical usage applied
- Keeping up-to-date with TMR Regulations and Specifications
- Signage must be in place
- Spraying nozzles adjustable to prevent overspray
- Spraying to be conducted between 3-15 km/ph winds, otherwise spraying is deemed ineffective
- Training in understanding TMR Regulations and Specifications
- N/A
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score After Control - L7
Step 11 - Travelling Back to Depot
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Hazards and Potential Accidents
- Animals
- Incomplete vehicle Pre-Start
- Load on plant (ie Trailers / Full Trays)
- Other road users
- Public
- Road conditions
- Time of day (Early morning / Late afternoon)
- Unlicensed drivers
- Weather conditions
- Fatigue
- N/A
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score Before Control - H5
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Control Options / Safety Precautions (Refer to Section 4)
- Check the weather forecast
- Cross check loads
- Drive to the road conditions
- Ensure all staff are adequately trained
- Vehicle Pre-start being completed prior to leaving depot
- N/A
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score After Control - L7
Step 12 - Unloading of Vehicle at Depot
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Hazards and Potential Accidents
- Chemicals (fumes / spills)
- Damage of equipment
- Manual handling
- Pest Weed Distribution
- Repetitive strain injury
- Sprains and strains
- Unstable loads
- N/A
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score Before Control - H5
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Control Options / Safety Precautions (Refer to Section 4)
- Correct manual handling techniques
- Ensure chemicals are in the correct containers, labelled and stored as per SDS specifications
- Ensure load is checked for movement before undoingrestraints
- Ensure staff are aware of their surroundings
- Ensure staff are trained adequately
- Full wash down of all equipment and vehicles as per Biosecurity Specifications
- Team lifts / mechanical aids
- N/A
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score After Control - M6
Step 13 - Spreading of Pest Weeds
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Hazards and Potential Accidents
- Economical impacts
- Environmental
- Financial loss to Landholders and Council
- Health (Human and Animal)
- Social impacts
- N/A
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score Before Control - E3
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Control Options / Safety Precautions (Refer to Section 4)
- Adequate training to all staff and contractors on correct wash-down procedures on all vehicles and equipment as per Biosecurity
- Conduct community awareness on Pest Weeds
- Report any sightings of known and unknown Pest Weeds via iAuditor Reports or Customer Service Report
- Record locations where Pest Weeds were sprayed and area traveled via iAuditor Reports
- Visual inspection of vehicle/s and equipment before leaving job site (ie cactus cladodes)
- N/A
- Other - See Officer Comments
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Risk Score After Control - H5
Considering the above tasks or job break down, can the processes and/or substances be changed:
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ELIMINATE – Can the process or substance be eliminated completely?
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If Yes, Detail Action:
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SUBSTITUTE – Can the process or substance be replaced with a safer one?
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If Yes, Detail Action:
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ISOLATE – Can the process or person be isolated from the hazard/risk?
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If Yes, Detail Action:
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ENGINEER – Can the process be re-designed?
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If Yes, Detail Action:
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ADMINISTRATION – Can we limit exposure to the risk, by job rotation or training?
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If Yes, Detail Action:
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PPE – Can we use Personal Protective Equipment?
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Officer Comments
Officers Details and Signatures
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Sign On
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Name & Position
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Week Commencing
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Sign On
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Name & Position
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Week Commence
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Name & position
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Week Commence
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Sign On
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Name & Position
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Week Commence
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Sign On
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Name & Position
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Week Commencing