PPE
These protect your eyes from flying debris while whipper snipping.
What are safety glasses?
These bright garments help motorists see workers near roads.
What is hi-vis clothing?
This should be completed before using any equipment.
What is a pre-start inspection?
The most important drink for staying hydrated at work.
What is water?
This is the first step before controlling a hazard.
What is identifying the hazard?
These should be worn when operating noisy equipment such as mowers and blowers.
What is hearing protection?
This document explains how traffic risks will be controlled on a worksite.
What is a Traffic Management Plan?
Guards on machinery are designed to prevent this.
What is contact with moving parts?
Feeling dizzy, sweating heavily and fatigue may indicate this condition.
What is heat exhaustion?
A damaged extension lead presents this type of hazard.
What is an electrical hazard?
This type of footwear protects against punctures, slips and impacts.
What are safety boots?
Workers should never stand here when plant is reversing.
What is the blind spot?
If a tool is damaged, it should be removed from service and this action taken.
What is reporting the defect?
This should be taken regularly on hot days.
What are rest breaks?
Tree branches near power lines create this risk.
What is electrocution?
This PPE helps protect workers from UV exposure on outdoor worksites.
What is sun protection (hat, long sleeves, sunscreen)?
This person helps direct vehicle movements when visibility is limited.
What is a spotter?
Before refuelling equipment, you should do this.
What is switch off the engine and allow it to cool?
Workers should use this type of protection to reduce UV exposure.
What is sunscreen?
Uneven ground, hoses and debris commonly create this type of hazard.
What is a trip hazard?
You should replace this PPE immediately if it is damaged, cracked or no longer fitting correctly.
What is a hard hat?
Before starting roadside work, crews should establish these to separate workers from traffic.
What are work zones and exclusion zones?
This document explains how to safely operate a specific piece of equipment.
What is a Safe Operating Procedure (SOP)?
Heat stroke is considered this type of situation.
What is a medical emergency?
A risk assessment completed immediately before work begins is often known as this.
What is a Take 5 or Pre-Start Risk Assessment?