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Biological Sciences and CBMS Terrestrial Fieldwork Safety Resources

A detailed list of resources available to students and staff of Biological Sciences and CBMS:

For University fieldwork activities, Biological Sciences has three 4WD Turbo Diesel double cab utilities (two Toyota Hilux, auto & manual gearing, plus a Mitsubishi Triton manual), as well as two 2WD auto utilities (a Hilux V6 petrol & a Triton Turbo diesel). These vehicles are only available to staff & students of this Department. All vehicle users must see Craig Angus for Head of Department approval prior to initial use & to discuss any extensive field trip plans. A copy of your Drivers Licence needs to be submitted for insurance coverage. Use of the vehicles is charged at $0.55/km for staff and students which requires an account number to be recorded in the log books.

Note: As of 1st January 2011, charges will increase to 70c/km. So please talk to your supervisor first booking a vehicle to check available funding. For vehicle use by staff & students of other Departments, the charge is $1.00/km. For provisional licenced drivers and or interstate or overseas drivers, please refer to the links below for licence restriction details.

In order to keep track of your vehicle use expenditures, please contact Craig Angus for photocopies of the vehicle log books. Due to extensive work commitments by support staff during semesters, there may be delays in fund deductions, so please keep track of your vehicle usage.

If you wish to use your own vehicle for University purposes: Private vehicle use application.

Biological Sciences has PBLs (EPIRBs), first aid kits, GPS, UHF 2-way radios, & satellite phones as well as a range of 4WD recovery equipment kits. We can also assist you with borrowing other equipment both within the Department & elsewhere in the University as well as recommending relevant equipment suppliers. Contact Craig Angus to discuss what resources are appropriate to your needs.

NSW RTA Licence Restrictions:

P1 Restrictions.

P2 Restrictions.

For Interstate and Overseas Licence.

Useful links:

Send a free text message to a Department Iridium Sat Phone.

Department of Biological Sciences Vehicle Use Policy (word) - Draft.

4WD Vehicle Off Road Operation & Recovery Advice (word) - Draft.

4WD Terrain Driving Tips.

Oz Explorer 4WD & Recovery Tips.

Snatchstrap Failure (pdf).

Snow Driving Advice.