Client:
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Client Representative: Nick Roberts - Chief Executive Officer Document:
Risk Assessment Report
Project:
Review of the Risk Analysis of Permitted Hunting in NSW State Forests
Date of Issue:
17 December 2013
Risk Assessment Report
Review of the Risk Analysis of Permitted Hunting Activities in State Forests Executive Summary Recreational hunting in NSW State forests was suspended on 4 July 2013 pending the transfer of hunting management from the Game Council of NSW to the NSW Department of Primary Industries and the outcome of a review of the existing risk assessment conducted in 2009 and the management review of the 2009 risk assessment conducted in 2010. The NSW Government passed legislation to disband the Game Council and transfer licensing, hunter education and compliance to the Department of Primary Industries on 18 October 2013. As part of the process to recommence recreational hunting, a review of the risk analysis reports was undertaken at the MLC Centre, 19 Martin Place Sydney on Tuesday 29 October 2013. The review team comprised of management and work force representatives from the Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW), NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), Crown Solicitor’s Office, Australian Worker’s Union (AWU), Crown Lands, National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), Australian Forest Contractors Association and WorkCover NSW. Residual risk ratings were not altered during this process. Several recommendations for improvement were put forward by the review team as part of the risk analysis review: 1. Include target identification, navigation skills & requirements of the written permission system in the hunter education program 2. Develop a process for GPS enabled hunting exclusion zone mapping 3. Develop & implement a hunting activity notification process 4. Review FCNSW Safety Standard - Working in Forests Declared for Hunting 5. Develop & implement a Community Awareness Program for hunting activities in State Forests 6. Develop & implement a safety standard for region or work area specific signage requirements The most significant outcome of this review process was the recommendation to develop a process for GPS enabled hunting exclusion zone mapping. The risk reduction measure should provide greater reliability in comparison to the other nominated administrative risk reduction measures. The draft risk assessment report was distributed for review by all workshop participants. Several minor amendments were identified and made to the initial draft. The amended draft was then circulated and communicated to the FCNSW workforce for consideration in sessions facilitated by FCNSW, AWU and the Public Service Association of NSW (PSA). Several meetings were held between the various stakeholders in order to discuss the development and progress of the recommendations from the initial risk assessment workshop and negotiate agreed outcomes as a result of workforce feedback.
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Risk Assessment Report Subsequently, a report-back workshop was held on Monday 16 December 2013 at the MLC Centre, 19 Martin Place Sydney. The team comprised of management and workforce representatives from FCNSW, NSW DPI, AWU, PSA and Crown Lands. The outcomes of this workshop were: 1. Discuss the feedback from the facilitated workforce workshops. Several matters were raised and discussed but no further improvements were considered necessary 2. Final review of the content of the hazard and action registers. Further minor amendments were identified and made to the report 3. Conduct of a review of the risk assessment in approximately 12 months’ time. Inputs to the review would include but not be limited to data from hunting incident investigations, compliance audits and risk control effectiveness evaluations 4. Assuming implementation of all nominated control measures, the team agreed that the risk associated with permitted hunting in NSW Forests is reduced to as low as reasonably practicable. Summary detail of the risk analysis is tabulated below. Bow Tie Risk Analysis Definitions Risk Issue
Accepted business activity that gives rise to risk
Top Event
A point in time which describes the release or loss of control over a Hazard
Event Cause
A possible cause that will potentially release a hazard and produce a Top Event
Consequence
An event or chain of events that potentially results from the release of a hazard
Event Cause Barriers
A protective measure put in place to prevent threats from releasing a hazard. Can be engineered / hardware or actions carried out by people
Recovery or mitigating control
All technical, operational and organisational measures that limit the chain of consequences arising from a top event
RA 1
Description
Residual Risk Rating
Risk Issue
Permitted Hunting Activities in NSW State Forests
H&S
BUS
SOC
LEG
Top Event
Loss of adequate separation between hunting activity and other forest user
Consequence 1
Forest worker or other user struck by projectile
2E
3E
2E
2E
Consequence 2
Hunter injured as a result of Forest NSW activities
2E
5E
2E
Consequence 3
Other hunter struck by projectile
2D
3E
3D
Consequence 4
Hunting dog poisoned by feral animal baits
5E
Consequence 5
Livestock or non-target species struck by projectile
5D
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Risk Assessment Report Introduction The purpose of this document is to provide a detailed report of the risk analysis review process undertaken at the MLC Centre, 19 Martin Place Sydney on Tuesday 29 October 2013. The Bow Tie diagram identifies the Hazard (Risk Issue), Event (point in time when the Hazard is ‘released’), Threats (Event Causes), Consequences, Escalation Factors, Barriers (risk controls) and Corrective Actions (recommended actions to further reduce risk) that were nominated by the participants. The diagram has been broken down into segments to enhance readability but can be provided on a larger paper size if requested. The risk analysis review was facilitated by Tony Cartwright of KNJ Consultants, an independent person with demonstrated competency in the risk analysis process and facilitation. The role of the facilitator was to assist the team follow the risk analysis process in accordance with the Australian / New Zealand Standard AS/NZS ISO31000:2009 Risk Management - Principles and Guidelines, International Standard IEC/ISO 31010 Risk Management - Risk Assessment Techniques and to maintain focus on the scope and objectives. This report was prepared by Tony Cartwright of KNJ Consultants. Objectives and Deliverables The primary objectives of this risk analysis were to: -
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Review the applicability of the previously nominated risk issue and event, including event causes and consequences associated with the conduct of permitted hunting activities in declared NSW State Forests, Review the efficacy of previously nominated risk treatment measures, Recommend risk treatment measures that will further reduce any residual risk to “As Low As Reasonably Practicable” (ALARP).
The team identified the following deliverables from this risk analysis: -
A consolidated list of recommended actions that will reduce any residual risk to ALARP. A document suitable for review by the risk analysis team and aligned to Australian / New Zealand Standard AS/NZS ISO31000:2009 Risk Management - Principles and Guidelines, International Standard IEC/ISO 31010 Risk Management - Risk Assessment Techniques.
Client The client for the risk analysis review is Mr Nick Roberts, Chief Executive Officer, Forestry Corporation of NSW.
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Risk Assessment Report Scope The scope of this process was to review the efficacy of previously nominated risk treatment measures associated with the conduct of any permitted hunting activity that may occur in a declared NSW State Forest. Permitted hunting activities include the use of: -
Registered firearms by licensed users, Bow and arrow, Dog.
The scope did not include any other activity that may occur in a State Forest, including but not limited to: -
Illegal hunting or other activity including cultivation of drugs or unauthorised vehicular or pedestrian access, Recreational activities such as horse riding, motor or mountain bike riding, 4WD, Forestry Corporation of NSW activities such as hazard reduction burning, harvesting, plantation, inspections, road construction, quarrying, etc., Other approved activities such as grazing, etc.
Strategic Context Recreational hunting in NSW State forests was suspended on 4 July 2013 pending the transfer of hunting management from the Game Council of NSW to the NSW Department of Primary Industries and the outcome of a review of the existing risk assessment conducted in 2009 and the management review of the 2009 risk assessment conducted in 2010 Prior to 4 July 2013, conservation hunting was permitted in Declared Forests in the State of NSW by licensed, accredited hunters to assist in the reduction in numbers and impact of feral animals including pigs, goats, foxes, rabbits, deer, hare, wild dogs (not dingoes), and cats. These activities occurred concurrently with a wide range of forestry and recreational activities and permitted activities associated with primary production e.g. grazing. Organisational Context The aim of this risk analysis is to provide the basis of a comprehensive management system to allow permitted hunting and other forest use, in particular Forestry Corporation of NSW activities, to safely co-exist. Risk Analysis Context, Process & Methodology The risk analysis process used was consistent with the framework detailed in Australian / New Zealand Standard AS/NZS ISO31000:2009 Risk Management - Principles and Guidelines, International Standard IEC/ISO 31010 Risk Management - Risk Assessment Techniques. The risk analysis review process involved a cross-disciplined team that included key Forestry Corporation of NSW and Game Council NSW representatives. Assumptions Nil
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Risk Assessment Report References The following information has been assessed and considered when identifying and assessing the hazards in this risk assessment. -
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 AS/NZS ISO31000:2009 Risk Management - Principles and Guidelines IEC/ISO 31010 Risk Management - Risk Assessment Techniques
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The Risk Analysis Team Risk Analysis Review – 29 October 2013 Name
Role
Organisation
Exp.
Nick Roberts
Chief Executive Officer
Forestry Corporation
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Ross Dickson
Company Secretary
Forestry Corporation
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Rahmat Khaiami
Executive Officer
Forestry Corporation
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Gavin Jeffries
Strategy & Risk Manager
Forestry Corporation
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Marty Linehan
Operations Manager - Southern
Forestry Corporation
20
David Giles
Legal Advisor
Forestry Corporation
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Mike Welch
Hunting Liaison Officer
Forestry Corporation
40
Dean Anderson
General Manager - Hardwood Forests
Forestry Corporation
25
Kathy Jones
Regional Manager - Central
Forestry Corporation
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Ian Laing
Health & Safety Manager
Forestry Corporation
10
Rod Gray
Safety Specialist
Forestry Corporation
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Greg Murphy
Field Worker
Forestry Corporation
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Peter Robinson
Lawyer
Crown Solicitor’s Office
Andrew Moriarty
Acting Chief Executive Officer
Game Council
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Troy Hogarth
Stakeholder Services Manager
Game Council
35
John Mumford
Chairman
Game Council
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Stephan Wills
Director Infrastructure & Land Management
Crown Lands
15
Glen Saunders
Director - Invasive Plants and Animals
NSW DPI
40
Andrew Sanger
Director Biosecurity Compliance
NSW DPI
Mike Spray*
Invasive Species Officer (Training)
NSW DPI
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Mick O’Flynn
Acting Director - Park Conservation
NPWS
24
Colin McCulloch
Chief Executive Officer
AFCA
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Mark Stothard
Inspector
WorkCover NSW
10
Paul Noack
Organiser
Australian Worker’s Union
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Tony Cartwright
Facilitator
KNJ Consultants
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* Not present at 29 October meeting but provided material for briefing the meeting and reviewed documentation from the meeting
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Report-Back Workshop – 16 December 2013 Name
Role
Organisation
Nick Roberts
Chief Executive Officer
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Ross Dickson
Company Secretary
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Rahmat Khaiami
Executive Officer
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Gavin Jeffries
Strategy & Risk Manager
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Marty Linehan
Operations Manager - Southern
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Mike Welch
Hunting Liaison Officer
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Ian Laing
Health & Safety Manager
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Rod Gray
Safety Specialist
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Greg Murphy
Field Worker
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Julian Armstrong
PSA Delegate
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Dianna Watkins
Director Industry Policy & Legislation
NSW DPI
Andrew Sanger
Director Biosecurity Compliance
NSW DPI
Stephan Wills
Director Infrastructure & Land Management
NSW T&I Crown Lands
Peter Robinson
Lawyer
Crown Solicitor’s Office
Andrew Moriarty
Acting Director
NSW DPI Game Licensing Unit
Troy Hogarth
Manager Regulatory Services
NSW DPI Game Licensing Unit
Mike Spray
Hunter Education Officer
NSW DPI Game Licensing Unit
John Mumford
WHS Specialist
Paul Noack
Organiser
Australian Worker’s Union
Greg Corrigan
Industrial Officer
Public Service Association of NSW
Tony Cartwright
Facilitator
KNJ Consultants
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Ongoing Work, Monitor & Review Nominated Coordinator KNJ Consultants recommend that Forestry Corporation of NSW nominate a person to: -
Determine the target dates for completion of the corrective actions and monitor these to ensure there is close out of each action. Organise formal stakeholder review meetings following receipt of this report, Document the stakeholder review decisions, Communicate the risk analysis findings to all staff and contractors.
Implementation Review Plan It is critical that the risk treatment measures and actions are appropriately managed. The recommendation of the risk analysis review team was that: -
Outcomes of the risk analysis are verified and validated throughout implementation; Corrective actions would be appropriately resourced and implemented.
It is critical that all risk treatment measured (existing and proposed) are reviewed to ensure they are implemented and to detect any changes that may require the controls to be modified. This implementation review will be conducted by the Forestry Corporation of NSW or NSW Department of Primary Industries. Communication and Consultation Communication and consultation form an integral part of the risk management process. It is assumed that this report will be shared with all participants involved in the process and other stakeholders as appropriate during the implementation process of the corrective actions. About your report No warranty of representation either expressed or implied with respect to this document, its quality, accuracy, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is made. As a result, this document is provided "as is" and the reader assumes the entire risk as to its quality and accuracy. In no event will KNJ Consultants be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or inaccuracy in the document, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. The warranty and remedies set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all others, oral or written or implied. No employee, associate, contractor or other representative of KNJ Consultants is authorised to make any modification, extension or addition to this warranty. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of KNJ Consultants.
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Summary of Risk Analysis
Diagram Legend
Hazard: FCNSW03 Permitted Hunting Activities in NSW State Forests
Risk Category
Consequence
Residual
Health & Safety
Undesirable / Moderate Risk
Forest worker or other user struck by projectile
2E
Community / Reputation / Media / Social / Employee Relations
Undesirable / Moderate Risk
Forest worker or other user struck by projectile
2E
Legal Non-Compliance including soil & water
Undesirable / Moderate Risk
Forest worker or other user struck by projectile
2E
Health & Safety
Undesirable / Moderate Risk
Other hunter struck by projectile
2D
Community / Reputation / Media / Social / Employee Relations
Undesirable / Moderate Risk
Other hunter struck by projectile
2E
Health & Safety
Undesirable / Moderate Risk
Hunter injured as a result of Forest NSW activities
2D
Business
Tolerable / Low Risk
Forest worker or other user struck by projectile
3E
Business
Tolerable / Low Risk
Hunter injured as a result of Forest NSW activities
3E
Community / Reputation / Media / Social / Employee Relations
Tolerable / Low Risk
Hunter injured as a result of Forest NSW activities
3D
Community / Reputation / Media / Social / Employee Relations
Tolerable / Low Risk
Livestock or non-target species struck by projectile
4D
Business
Acceptable / No Risk
Other hunter struck by projectile
5E
Business
Acceptable / No Risk
Hunting dog poisoned by feral animal baits
5E
Business
Acceptable / No Risk
Livestock or non-target species struck by projectile
5D
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Hazard code
Hazard name
Top event
FCNSW03
Permitted Hunting Activities in NSW State Forests
Loss of adequate separation between hunting activity and other forest user
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Hazard code
Hazard name
Top event
FCNSW03
Permitted Hunting Activities in NSW State Forests
Loss of adequate separation between hunting activity and other forest user
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Hazard code
Hazard name
Top event
FCNSW03
Permitted Hunting Activities in NSW State Forests
Loss of adequate separation between hunting activity and other forest user
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Hazard code
Hazard name
Top event
FCNSW03
Permitted Hunting Activities in NSW State Forests
Loss of adequate separation between hunting activity and other forest user
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Hazard code
Hazard name
Top event
FCNSW03
Permitted Hunting Activities in NSW State Forests
Loss of adequate separation between hunting activity and other forest user
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Hazard code
Hazard name
Top event
FCNSW03
Permitted Hunting Activities in NSW State Forests
Loss of adequate separation between hunting activity and other forest user
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Hazard name
Top event
FCNSW03
Permitted Hunting Activities in NSW State Forests
Loss of adequate separation between hunting activity and other forest user
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Hazard code
Hazard name
Top event
FCNSW03
Permitted Hunting Activities in NSW State Forests
Loss of adequate separation between hunting activity and other forest user
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Hazard code
Hazard name
Top event
FCNSW03
Permitted Hunting Activities in NSW State Forests
Loss of adequate separation between hunting activity and other forest user
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Hazard Register
Diagram Legend
Hazard
FCNSW03 Permitted Hunting Activities in NSW State Forests
Top event
Loss of adequate separation between hunting activity and other forest user
Hunting party receives no instruction from Issuing Authority - R Licence issued by NSW DPI - Access Authority issued by NSW DPI on behalf of Forestry Corporation Barriers & Escalation Factors
Barrier type
Accountable
Firearms licencing To obtain licence need to go through following steps: - Firearms Registry (letter from club) - Police Background checks - Firearms Safety Awareness Test - Establish genuine reason
Administrative
NSW Police
Hunter required to obtain R Licence following completion of the NSW DPI Hunter Education Program
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
R Licence requires membership of an Approved Hunting Organisation (AHO) All AHOs must have a: - Constitution - Code of conduct relating to hunting - Procedure for dealing with breaches of the code of conduct On-line booking system Booking system includes: - A delay of at least 1 full day between booking on-line & the hunting activity occurring - Forest familiarisation for first time users - Controls number of authorised hunters by available area at the rate of one hunter per 400 Ha - Upgrades to written permissions for individual forests with safety information - Written permission application requires mandatory training, declaration of acceptance of conditions, requirement to download and print maps as well as download maps to a GPS enabled device
Maps do not depict work area correctly
Notification process for changes to written permission system e.g. change in work areas- Includes short-term variation to nomination of exclusion zones (closed for forest operations during the week and open for hunting on weekends), emergency & short notice - Includes day or night Hunter to use operational GPS device
Occupational Permit Holder not required to book on-line
Engineering
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Communication to Occupational Permit Holders to prohibit hunting until protocols developed & authorised
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Occupational Permit Holder required to obtain R Licence
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Occupational Permit Holder required to utilise the on-line booking system
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
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Diagram Legend Hunting party receives no instruction from Issuing Authority (continued) Barriers & Escalation Factors
Minimum number of hunters in zone exceeded
On-line booking system Booking system includes: - A delay of at least 1 full day between booking on-line & the hunting activity occurring - Forest familiarisation for first time users - Controls number of authorised hunters by available area at the rate of one hunter per 400 Ha - Upgrades to written permissions for individual forests with safety information - Written permission application requires mandatory training, declaration of acceptance of conditions, requirement to download and print maps as well as download maps to a GPS enabled device
Barrier type
Accountable
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Temporary signage at forest entries warning of surveillance operations
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Signage in strategic forest locations
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Website notification to hunters & other users that surveillance operations may be undertaken
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
NSW DPI & NSW Police compliance monitoring activities
Administrative
NSW Police
Forest Worker receives no instruction from supervisor re hunting activities Employee or contractor or volunteer on authorised FCNSW operation Barriers & Escalation Factors
Barrier type
Accountable
FCNSW Hunting Manual for Staff & Contractors Includes: - radio usage protocols as specified in FCNSW document "A Guide to using UHF Communications in State Forests" - signage & other hunting related risk mitigation measures
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
New workers not provided with information
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
FCNSW Safety Standard - Working in Forests Declared for Hunting Provides recommendation for checking NSW DPI website for permitted hunting activities & notifying workers of hunting activities
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Electronic notification process SMS & e-mail notification to workers with mobile phone & computer access & to advise affected staff as appropriate
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
UHF radio communication & usage protocols
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Induction package
Region specific hunting activity notification to forest worker process
Notification not provided to all workers & volunteers
FCNSW Safety Standard - Site Safety Plans & Contractor Site Safety Plans - Includes requirements for establishing a Site Safety Plan for large or long duration worksites & includes requirements for site set up, signage, emergency management plan, PPE, toolbox talks, etc. - Small or short duration worksites require risk management of hazards, emergency evacuation & response process & safe work procedures for tasks
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Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
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Diagram Legend Forest Worker receives no instruction from supervisor re hunting activities (continued) Barriers & Escalation Factors
Barrier type
Accountable
FCNSW Safety Standard - Site Safety Plans & Contractor Site Safety Plans - Includes requirements for establishing a Site Safety Plan for large or long duration worksites & includes requirements for site set up, signage, emergency management plan, PPE, toolbox talks, etc. - Small or short duration worksites require risk management of hazards, emergency evacuation & response process & safe work procedures for tasks
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
FCNSW Safety Standard - Hazard & Risk Management Includes requirements for conducting Take Two &/or JSA risk assessments prior to commencing work hazards include hunting activity
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
FCNSW Safety Standard - Working in Forests Declared for Hunting Provides recommendation for checking NSW DPI website for permitted hunting activities & notifying workers of hunting activities
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Induction to worksite safety plan
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Forest User receives no instruction from FCNSW re hunting activities Forest User is defined as any person that is not an employee or contractor of FCNSW e.g. recreational users, farmers with access arrangements, utility workers, special permit holders, etc. Barriers & Escalation Factors
Barrier type
Accountable
Signage in strategic forest locations
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
NSW DPI & Forestry Corporation website & documents
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Forestry Corporation Forest Permits & Licenses Issued for activities such as car & bike rallies, orienteering, beekeeping, mountain biking, fossicking, horse riding, etc.
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
FCNSW & NSW DPI Community Awareness Program
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
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Diagram Legend Inadequate instruction issued to hunting party Barriers & Escalation Factors Signage in strategic forest locations
Signage stolen
Accountable
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
FCNSW Safety Standard - Working in Forests Declared for Hunting Provides recommendation for checking NSW DPI website for permitted hunting activities & notifying workers of hunting activities
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Routine inspection of long-term work areas e.g. harvesting operations
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Audits of Forest signage
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Mapping of Exclusion Zones provided to NSW DPI on-line booking system
Maps do not depict work area correctly
Barrier type
Notification process for changes to written permission system e.g. change in work areas Includes variation to nomination of exclusion zones (closed for forest operations during the week and open for hunting on weekends), emergency & short notice Includes day or night Hunter to use operational GPS device
Engineering
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Notification to hunters of mapping changes
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Written permission system (conditions of entry) on NSW DPI on-line booking system The written permission includes a requirement for a delay of at least 1 full day between booking on-line & the hunting activity occurring
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
System for FCNSW workforce to report hunter non-compliance
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
NSW DPI & NSW Police compliance monitoring activities
Administrative
NSW Police
Hunter to use operational GPS device
Engineering
NSW Department of Primary Industries
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Diagram Legend Inadequate instruction issued to forest worker or user Barriers & Escalation Factors Region specific hunting activity notification to forest worker process
Barrier type
Accountable
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
FCNSW Safety Standard - Working in Forests Declared for Hunting Provides recommendation for checking NSW DPI website for permitted hunting activities & notifying workers of hunting activities
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Electronic notification process SMS & e-mail notification to workers with mobile phone & computer access & to advise affected staff as appropriate
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
UHF radio communication & usage protocols
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
FCNSW Safety Standard - Site Safety Plans & Contractor Site Safety Plans - Includes requirements for establishing a Site Safety Plan for large or long duration worksites & includes requirements for site set up, signage, emergency management plan, PPE, toolbox talks, etc. - Small or short duration worksites require risk management of hazards, emergency evacuation & response process & safe work procedures for tasks
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Induction to worksite safety plan
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
FCNSW Safety Standard - Hazard & Risk Management Includes requirements for conducting Take Two &/or JSA risk assessments prior to commencing work hazards include hunting activity
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
FCNSW Safety Standard - Site Safety Plans & Contractor Site Safety Plans - Includes requirements for establishing a Site Safety Plan for large or long duration worksites & includes requirements for site set up, signage, emergency management plan, PPE, toolbox talks, etc. - Small or short duration worksites require risk management of hazards, emergency evacuation & response process & safe work procedures for tasks
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
In-field monitoring & supervision by FCNSW Supervision of the work related activity & not the hunting activity
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Signage in strategic forest locations
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
FCNSW Safety Standard - Working in Forests Declared for Hunting Provides recommendation for checking NSW DPI website for permitted hunting activities & notifying workers of hunting activities
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Routine inspection of long-term work areas e.g. harvesting operations
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Audits of Forest signage
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Pre-work briefing May include Toolbox Talk, updates regarding identified safety issues, Take Two, etc.
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Notification not provided to all workers & volunteers
Signage stolen
Project: Review of the Risk Analysis of Permitted Hunting Activities in NSW State Forests Client:
Nick Roberts
Drawn by: Tony Cartwright Checked: Tony Cartwright Updated: 17 December 2013
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Diagram Legend Correct instruction issued to Hunting Party but not applied Barriers & Escalation Factors
Barrier type
Accountable
Firearms licencing To obtain licence need to go through following steps: - Firearms Registry (letter from club) - Police Background checks - Firearms Safety Awareness Test - Establish genuine reason
Administrative
NSW Police
Hunter required to obtain R Licence following completion of the NSW DPI Hunter Education Program
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
R Licence requires membership of an Approved Hunting Organisation (AHO) All AHOs must have a: - Constitution - Code of conduct relating to hunting - Procedure for dealing with breaches of the code of conduct
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
NSW DPI & NSW Police compliance monitoring activities
Administrative
NSW Police
Illegal hunting & awareness program
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Communication of breaches of hunting legislation
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Electronic surveillance of forest activities
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Correct instruction issued to Forest Worker but not applied Barriers & Escalation Factors
Barrier type
Accountable
FCNSW Hunting Information Pack for Staff & Contractors Includes: - radio usage protocols as specified in FCNSW document "A Guide to using UHF Communications in State Forests" - signage & other hunting related risk mitigation measures
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
New workers not provided with information
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
FCNSW Safety Standard - Working in Forests Declared for Hunting Provides recommendation for checking NSW DPI website for permitted hunting activities & notifying workers of hunting activities
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Routine inspection of long-term work areas e.g. harvesting operations
Administrative
Induction package
Signage in strategic forest locations
Signage stolen
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Project: Review of the Risk Analysis of Permitted Hunting Activities in NSW State Forests Client:
Audits of Forest signage
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Nick Roberts
Drawn by: Tony Cartwright Checked: Tony Cartwright
NSW DPI & NSW Police compliance monitoring activities
Administrative
NSW Police
Updated: 17 December 2013
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Diagram Legend Correct instruction issued to Forest User but not applied Barriers & Escalation Factors
Barrier type
Accountable
FCNSW & NSW DPI staff trained & appointed as Authorised Officers
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Signage in strategic forest locations
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
FCNSW Safety Standard - Working in Forests Declared for Hunting Provides recommendation for checking NSW DPI website for permitted hunting activities & notifying workers of hunting activities
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Routine inspection of long-term work areas e.g. harvesting operations
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Audits of Forest signage
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Signage stolen
FCNSW & NSW DPI Community Awareness Program
Livestock in hunting zone Barriers & Escalation Factors
Barrier type
Accountable
Livestock considered out of scope for this risk analysis Activities associated with livestock on FCNSW land have been considered above i.e. a Forest User includes an Occupational Permit holder
Project: Review of the Risk Analysis of Permitted Hunting Activities in NSW State Forests Client:
Nick Roberts
Drawn by: Tony Cartwright Checked: Tony Cartwright Updated: 17 December 2013
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Diagram Legend Forest worker or other user struck by projectile Inherent
Residual 2E
Health & Safety
3E
Business
2E
Community / Reputation / Media / Social / Employee Relations
2E
Legal Non-Compliance including soil & water
Barriers & Escalation Factors
Barrier type
Accountable
Emergency management system The emergency management system includes requirements that are not limited to: - Provision & maintenance of emergency response equipment - Development & implementation of emergency response procedures - Training of FCNSW personnel in executing their respective responsibilities as described in the EMS - Testing effectiveness & monitoring compliance with the EMS
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
First Aid kits
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Medical Emergency Evacuation Plan Included in the Site Safety Plan
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Incident reporting and investigation processes
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Other hunter struck by projectile Inherent
Residual 2D
Health & Safety
5E
Business
2E
Community / Reputation / Media / Social / Employee Relations
Barriers & Escalation Factors
Barrier type
Accountable
Emergency management system The emergency management system includes requirements that are not limited to: - Provision & maintenance of emergency response equipment - Development & implementation of emergency response procedures - Training of FCNSW personnel in executing their respective responsibilities as described in the EMS - Testing effectiveness & monitoring compliance with the EMS
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
First Aid kits
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Medical Emergency Evacuation Plan Included in the Site Safety Plan
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Incident reporting and investigation processes
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Project: Review of the Risk Analysis of Permitted Hunting Activities in NSW State Forests Client:
Nick Roberts
Drawn by: Tony Cartwright Checked: Tony Cartwright Updated: 17 December 2013
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Diagram Legend Hunter injured as a result of Forestry Corporation of NSW activities e.g. hazard reduction burning Inherent
Residual 2D
Health & Safety
3E
Business
3D
Community / Reputation / Media / Social / Employee Relations
Barriers & Escalation Factors
Barrier type
Accountable
Emergency management system The emergency management system includes requirements that are not limited to: - Provision & maintenance of emergency response equipment - Development & implementation of emergency response procedures - Training of FCNSW personnel in executing their respective responsibilities as described in the EMS - Testing effectiveness & monitoring compliance with the EMS
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
First Aid kits
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Medical Emergency Evacuation Plan Included in the Site Safety Plan
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Incident reporting and investigation processes
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Hunting dog poisoned by feral animal baits Inherent
Residual 5E Barriers & Escalation Factors
Business
Barrier type
Accountable
NSW DPI Code of Practice - Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The NSW DPI Code of Practice - Prevention of Cruelty to Animals includes a requirement to place signage warning of the placement of feral animal baits
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Signage to warn forest users of the placement of feral animal baits
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Incident reporting and investigation processes
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Livestock or non-target species struck by projectile Inherent
Residual 5D
Business
4D
Community / Reputation / Media / Social / Employee Relations
Barriers & Escalation Factors
Barrier type
Accountable
NSW DPI Code of Practice - Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The NSW DPI Code of Practice - Prevention of Cruelty to Animals includes a requirement to place signage warning of the placement of feral animal baits
Administrative
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Incident reporting and investigation processes
Administrative
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Project: Review of the Risk Analysis of Permitted Hunting Activities in NSW State Forests Client:
Nick Roberts
Drawn by: Tony Cartwright Checked: Tony Cartwright Updated: 17 December 2013
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Action Register
Diagram Legend
CA301 Include navigation skills & requirements of the written permission system in the hunter education program Description Target date of completion
17 December 2013
Action party
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Completed
Yes
External Reference Sign off date
17 December 2013
Sign off authorised by
Andrew Moriarty
Sign off comment
An online e learning module for outdoor navigation and knowledge of Written permission conditions will be developed and hosted on the current online booking system. Hunters will not be able to book a hunt until they have successfully completed both modules. The Outdoor Navigation module is split into 3 sections. Each section has a bank of 10 questions associated with it. Candidates will be randomly allocated 4 questions from each section and they must answer 3 of the 4 correctly for each section to pass. A question on reporting a grid reference from a map will be compulsory for all candidates. The Written Permission module has one section and the assessment will comprise a bank of 10 questions. Candidates will be allocated 4 questions randomly from the bank and will need to answer 3 correctly to pass.
CA302 Develop a process for GPS enabled hunting exclusion zone mapping Description
Considerations:- suitable devices, suitable operating platforms, implementation timeframes, communication strategies
Target date of completion
17 December 2013
Action party
Forestry Corporation of NSW & NSW Department of Primary Industries
Completed
Yes
External Reference Sign off date
17 December 2013
Sign off authorised by
Andrew Moriarty
Sign off comment
To ensure compliance with the new mandatory provision for the carriage of a GPS enabled device, a section detailing the new provision has been added to the general conditions of the Written Permission issued to each hunter before they can access a State forest. A range of GPS compatible hunting map data (including details of hunting exclusion zones) will be made available to hunters via the DPI online booking system. When booking a hunt online it will now be mandatory to obtain the GPS map data for the forests intended for hunting, just as it is mandatory for the hunter to print and sign the Written Permission. Detailed information on how to obtain and install GPS hunting map data will be provided on the DPI Biosecurity webpage. An education module with details on how to use a GPS, along with other navigational tools has also been developed as part of the recommendations from the 2013 Risk Assessment for hunting on State forests.
Project: Review of the Risk Analysis of Permitted Hunting Activities in NSW State Forests Client:
Nick Roberts
Drawn by: Tony Cartwright Checked: Tony Cartwright Updated: 17 December 2013
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Diagram Legend CA303 Develop & implement a hunting activity notification process Description
Considerations for inclusion in the notification process: - SMS, e-mail or radio notification to workers to advise affected staff as appropriate - Time delay between booking authorisation & the hunting activity occurring - Forest specific notifications based on usage
Target date of completion Action party
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Completed
No
External Reference Sign off date Sign off authorised by
Nick Roberts
Sign off comment
Requirement covered in the Operational Manual for Recreational Hunting on State Forests Nominated FCNSW officers will have administration access to the DPI NSW web portal to confirm bookings by registered hunters on State forests of their choice. The onus will be on FCNSW officers to monitor the commitment of hunters to State forest at any given time. The viewing of hunting commitment for individual State forests may be a daily routine check for FCNSW staff. Importantly, there is a 1 full day buffer period on booking hunts, meaning that hunters must allow at least 1 full day to pass between booking a forest and commencing hunting in that forest. This will allow monitoring of hunting bookings in advance to permit the application of worksite risk control measures
CA304 Review FCNSW Safety Standard - Working in Forests Declared for Hunting Description
Review the Standard to take into consideration: - Tasks of short term duration and the appropriateness for deployment & placement of signage - Include reference to FCNSW guidance material for signage standards i.e. wording, colour, size - Consider alternative controls such as the mandatory wearing of high visibility (blaze orange & retro reflective)garments
Target date of completion Action party
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Completed
No
Sign off date Sign off authorised by Sign off comment Project: Review of the Risk Analysis of Permitted Hunting Activities in NSW State Forests Client:
Nick Roberts
Drawn by: Tony Cartwright Checked: Tony Cartwright Updated: 17 December 2013
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Diagram Legend CA305 Develop & implement a Community Awareness Program for hunting activities in State Forests Description
A community awareness program will be developed to inform State forest users, FC NSW staff and the community about hunting in State forests. Two main themes will be communicated: 1) Hunting is a mutually beneficial activity to both Forestry Corporation of NSW and licensed and responsible hunters 2) Hunting is a legitimate and safe recreational pursuit and is compatible with other forest activities A range of communication tools are proposed to used and include an upgrade to the FC NSW and DPI websites and the development and dissemination of an information kit.
Target date of completion Action party
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Completed
No
External Reference Sign off date Sign off authorised by Sign off comment
CA306 Recommendation to be formalised requiring Occupational Permit Holders to obtain an R Licence & to use the on-line booking system Description Target date of completion Action party
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Completed
No
External Reference Sign off date Sign off authorised by Sign off comment
Recommendation to require Occupational Permit Holders to obtain an R Licence & to use the on-line booking system has been adopted. Requirement will commence & be fully implemented at the expiration of all existing Occupational Permits.
Project: Review of the Risk Analysis of Permitted Hunting Activities in NSW State Forests Client:
Nick Roberts
Drawn by: Tony Cartwright Checked: Tony Cartwright Updated: 17 December 2013
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