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All Achieving Objective 2 – Prevent fires starting Response7. Operatingvehicles,machineryandequipmentpage373737a. Would you consider stopping high-risk fi re activities attimes of extreme fi re danger?b. Do you stop and check when operating machinery andequipment?c. Have you minimised the risk that your vehicles andmotorbikes will start a fi re?37d. Are you aware of what is required to operate machineryduring the Fire Danger Period?38e. Are you aware of what is required to operate equipmentduring the Fire Danger Period?38f. Are you aware of the restrictions on operating someequipment during a Total Fire Ban?39g. Have you considered stopping harvesting at times ofextreme fi re danger?39h. Do you protect hay from the exhaust systems whencarting and cutting hay?Section 3 Advice8. Using firesafely404039i. Is timber harvesting scaled back or stopped when thefi re danger rises?a & b. Do you plan ahead and consider safety and smokeissues when using fi re?c. Does your local council have requirements for, orrestrictions on, using fi re on your property?24 On the Land: Agricultural Fire Management Guidelines
All Achieving Objective 2 – Prevent fires starting Response9. Fire useregulationspage414142a. Do you know what Total Fire Ban District your propertyis in?b. Do you know what is required when using fi re duringthe Fire Danger Period?c. Is your property in a Fire Protected Area? Do you knowwhat is required when using fi re in these areas?42 d. Do you burn rubbish and use an incinerator safely?10. Firepreventionissues43e. Do you know what is required to use fi re safely outsidethe Fire Danger Period?44 a. Do you know what fi re prevention notices are?44b & c. Are there private powerlines and electric fences onyour property? Are they maintained for fi re safety?44 d. Do you store fuel, chemicals and gas correctly?4545e. Do you minimise fi re risk in large compost and manureheaps?f. Do you have smoking and public access policies foryour plantation?45 g. Do you locate and store hay to minimise fi re risk?Section 3 AdviceOn the Land: Agricultural Fire Management Guidelines25
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