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Hunters and firearms

Gunshot wounds from hunters or shooters operating on or near the work area, especially in bushland, rural areas and State forests.

Also known as: Hunters - gunshot wounds, Hunters- Gunshot wounds, Gunshot wounds, Shooting near work area, Firearms

How to control hunters and firearms

  1. Ask the land manager whether hunting is allowed, and check hunting seasons and notices before working in rural or bushland areas.
  2. Ask for hunting to stop in or near the work area while work is going on, and tell nearby hunting groups about it.
  3. Mark the work area with signs and barricades, and park vehicles where they can be seen from a distance.
  4. Make sure workers wear high-visibility clothing, and not colours that could look like game animals.
  5. Brief workers to stop work and take cover if gunfire is heard nearby, and to make themselves known to the shooter.
  6. Report any shooting near the work area to the police and the land manager straight away.

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