01 / Walk, discuss and check readiness
Use with the people doing the work: walk the area, discuss the prompts, record actual controls and verify them before exposure. Rebrief when conditions change. If a safeguard is missing or uncertain, pause affected work and contact the responsible person.
Work area and access
Which slopes, ground conditions, waterways, animals or remote locations affect this task? Confirm the actual work boundary and access route.
Equipment and movement
Where can people meet moving equipment or attachments? Agree separation, communication and authorized operator roles before movement.
Weather and exposure
What heat, cold, smoke, storm or other exposure could change the work? Identify the applicable site controls, shelter and reassessment triggers.
Task-specific safeguards
Which chemical, cutting, animal-handling or other specialist procedures apply? Confirm required training and controls with the responsible person.
Crew understanding
Can seasonal and new crew members explain the task and how to raise a concern in a language they understand? Resolve communication gaps.
Emergency readiness
Confirm the location description, communication coverage, emergency contact method and access for assistance. Do not assume a phone will connect.