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These links are to guidance material published online on topics related to general safety on gliding aerodromes, hangars, workshops etc. They are pointers to basic precautions and references. If in any doubt, consult experts, WHS authorities, industry bodies. For any suggested amendments or inclusions, email safety@glidingaustralia.org

Aviation Non-Technical Skills

Human Factors and Performance, Human Errors, Communications, Decision Making, Situational Awareness, Stress, Fatigue, Culture – Defence Flight Safety Bureau Handbook

https://dasa.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/Aviation-Non-Technical-Skills-Guidebook-Fundamentals.pdf

Human Factors and Accident Investigations

Field Guide to Human Error Investigations

Fuelling Systems Safety

https://www.casa.gov.au/fuel-and-oil-safety

Aerodrome Wildlife Hazard Management Planning

https://airports.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Airport-Practice-Note-9-Wildlife-Hazard-Management-at-Airports.pdf 

Snakebite First Aid

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/snake-bites

https://stjohn.org.au/assets/uploads/fact%20sheets/english/Fact%20sheets_snake%20bite.pdf

General First Aid

https://stjohn.org.au/first-aid-facts

https://www.redcross.org.au/firstaid/basics/

Lifting

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/manual-handling

https://www.creativesafetysupply.com/articles/workplace-lifting-safety/

https://www.safetysign.com/help/h109/safe-lifting-tips

https://ehs.unc.edu/workplace-safety/ergonomics/lifting/

https://ergo-plus.com/wp-content/uploads/WA-Handout-Proper-Lifting-Techniques.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4epeIusue0

Oxygen Safety

https://www.mhoxygen.com/category/videos/

https://www.mhoxygen.com/2016/wp-content/uploads/Cylinder-Duration-Chart-6-2014Rev8md.pdf

https://intermountainhealthcare.org/ckr-ext/Dcmnt?ncid=521117400

https://www.boc-gas.com.au/en/images/BOC%20Guidelines%20for%20Gas%20Cylinder%20Safety-AUSTRALIA-NO-RRP-FA-web_tcm351-82369.pdf

https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/safety-and-prevention/hazards/hazardous-chemicals/specific-hazardous-chemicals/gases-in-cylinders

Tractor Safety

https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/safety-and-prevention/hazards/workplace-hazards/agriculture/machinery-and-equipment/tractors/tractor-safety-precautions

https://www.safework.sa.gov.au/workplaces/plant-tools-and-vehicles/tractors

https://content.api.worksafe.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2018-06/ISBN-Safe-use-of-tractors-with-attachments-2009-06.pdf

Quad Bike & ATV Safety

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/products/transport/quad-bikes

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/hazards/quad-bikes/managing-risks

Rope Safety, Eye Splicing & Bowlines

https://www.animatedknots.com/safety 

https://youtu.be/QeYBkMCQ8WY

https://youtu.be/ozskWrDM-F4

https://www.animatedknots.com/eye-splice-knot

https://www.animatedknots.com/bowline-knot

https://youtu.be/b9GLp1Esins

https://youtu.be/UpkqJ4GRfSg

Glider Trailer Safety

http://niklaslofgren.net/gliding/trailerstability/trailerstability.html

https://members.gliding.co.uk/laws-rules/trailer-requirements/

https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/~/media/files/documents/business%20and%20industry/heavyvehiclesglidertrailers.ashx

 Hangar & Workshop Safety

AIRW-M05 Basic Sailplane Engineering (MOSP Part 3 Airworthiness) – BSE Section 14