SAFE WORK PROCEDURES

CASSIOPEIA JELLYFISH HANDLING

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. These procedures are a general guide only. Each worksite will need to be assessed individually to ensure localised hazards are
identified and treated.
2. Routine inspections of Lake Alexander are undertaken every two weeks should an infestation be detected, then the Parks Central
Team Leader is to be notified.

Task
sequence
1.
Assess
worksite

2.

Infestatio
n detected

Identified hazards in task

Key processes to be followed

Infestation detected
Contact with jellyfish
Ensure public safety (prevent
access)
Safe access and egress from the
Lake for employees
Cassiopeia are not considered to
be poisonous, however they can
cause irritation to the skin if
large numbers of jellyfish are
encountered and prolonged
contact with exposed skin occurs

Determine extent of infestation (minor or greater than

10 15 jellyfish per m2)
Advise Parks Central Team Leader
Do not scoop jellyfish out with bare hands use
approved scoop or nets

T.4f11-3 Safe Work Procedure Template

Avoid contact with bare skin

Scoop out jellyfish if infestation is minor or isolated to
one area
If infestation if more widespread (10 15 jellyfish per
m2) report to Parks Central Team Leader.
Manager Infrastructure Maintenance may order the lake
close while treatment is undertaken
Erect Lake Closed signage (obtain from TL Parks
Central)
Most appropriate treatment is to flush the lake with
fresh water

Precautions / PPE
required
Hand protection
Eye protection
Protective clothing
Use approved scoop or net
Hand protection
Eye protection
Protective clothing
Use approved scoop or net

Version 7.0 Issued 01/2012

PRECAUTIONS:
The following precautions are to be observed, and suitable
safety and warning signs as indicated displayed in areas
where these procedures are carried out.

T.4f11-3 Safe Work Procedure Template

Version 7.0 Issued 01/2012