Work Safety

Work Safety

Use the following tools to assist in understanding risk management, maintaining a safe work environment and reporting an incident:

• Risk Management : Why Worry
• Risk Assessment Form
• Incident report form

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

The MPLN has also developed a set of JSAs for particular tasks commonly undertaken by Landcare volunteers, including:

• • Weeding using hand tools
  • Planting using hand tools
  • Staking and Guarding
  • Observational monitoring
  • Watering
  • Mulching
  • Litter collection
  • Herbicide application with a dabber bottle
  • Herbicide spraying (non-powered sprayer up to 15L)
  • Gas burning*
  • Brush cutting (cord only)
  • Mowing (hand propelled)
  • Working near roadsides

These can be used as part of your overall risk assessment and planning process and are accessible here: Job Safety Analysis for MPLN volunteers

Please check that the activity you wish to perform is covered by your insurance policy. *Activities such as gas burning may not be covered by your current insurance, however LVI may be able to add it to your policy for a fee.

 

Please contact us if you need help accessing these resources or would prefer them emailed. If you’d like us to add additional resources please contact facilitator@mplandcare.org.au.