Aquaculture Fish Farming and Marine Agriculture Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers aquaculture fish farming and marine agriculture activities across water access, stock handling, equipment use, maintenance and emergency response. It supports planning and risk management for hazards involving water, vessels, marine structures, lifting operations, electrical equipment, chemicals, weather and isolated work.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Access vessels, pontoons and work areas over or near water
• Inspect cages, pens, pontoons, nets and marine structures
• Handle feed, fish stock, hoses, bins, baskets and tubs
• Use nets, ropes, winches and lifting equipment
• Carry out diving, underwater inspections and in-water recovery work
• Operate pumps, aerators, feeders and electrical equipment in marine conditions
• Handle fuels, disinfectants, treatment chemicals and oxygen systems
• Clean and maintain tanks, pits, silos, wells and other restricted or poorly ventilated areas
• Manage vehicle, mobile plant, vessel and pedestrian movements in loading areas
• Plan for remote work, weather exposure, communication and emergency response

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out aquaculture fish farming or marine agriculture activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Assessing plant risks — work practices and procedures; p. 20.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Confined spaces — 3.4 Assessing the risks; p. 24.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use