Mar 9, 2023

Working Safely In Remote or Isolated Areas

In recent months there have been several fatalities and injuries sustained in remote or isolated work areas – and not just in Queensland.

If you’re working in remote or isolated areas:

• before you leave, tell someone where you’re going and when you’re likely to return

• make sure you have the right communication equipment you need to stay in touch; for example, a mobile phone, 2-way radio or satellite phone

• take enough water and food

• don’t work alone if there is a risk of work-related violence and aggression

• have a call-in system (if you’re working on a farm, arrange to call in via 2-way radio at specific times, or when you move to another location)

• keep first-aid equipment handy and make sure you know how to use it

• ensure you have access to an emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) or GPS tracking system

• include a list of emergency numbers and property GPS coordinates.

If your employees could work in remote or isolated areas, you have a duty of care to:

• put measures in place to protect remote and isolated workers from risks

• ensure workers can communicate effectively and get help if needed

• make sure no-one else’s health or safety is put at risk through your business or undertaking.

Outsource Safety can help you ensure your safety obligations are met.

📞 1300 776 469

💻 www.outsourcesafetyaus.com

✉️ info@outsourcesafetyaus.com

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