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Appendix A:
Fisheries Regulation 2008 (Qld) Schedule 6—Glossary of scientific names for particular fish other than regulated coral reef fin fishCorrect as of 1 July 2011. Available from <www.legislation.qld.gov.au>.
Fisheries Management Act 1994 (NSW)—Schedule 6C Noxious fish and noxious marine vegetationCorrect as of 13 April 2011. Available from <www.legislation.nsw.gov.au>.
Part 1: Noxious fishDivison 1 Class 1 Noxious fish
Gambusia holbrooki (Poeciliidae family) Eastern gambusia All waters other than waters in which it is a Class 3 noxious fish
Tomeurus gracilis (Poeciliidae family) All waters
Polyodon spathula (Polyodontidae family) Mississippi paddlefish All waters
Psephurus gladius (Polyodontidae family) Chinese swordfish All waters
Erpetoichthys calabaricus (Polypteridae family) Reedfish All waters
Carcinus maenas (Portunidae family) European green crab, green shore crab
All waters
Paratrygon aiereba (Potamotrygonidae family) Discus ray All waters
Protopterus annectens (Protopteridae family) Aftican lungfish All waters
Protopterus dolloi (Protopteridae family) Slender lungfish All waters
Protopterus authiopicus (Protopteridae family) Marbled lungfish All waters
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Species Common name Waters
Protopterus amphibious (Protopteridae family) Gilled lungfish All waters
Leptolebias opalescens (Rivulidae family) Opal pearlfish All waters
Leptolebias aureoguttatus (Rivulidae family) All waters
Leptolebias marmoratus (Rivulidae family) Marbled pearlfish All waters
Leptolebias minimus (Rivulidae family) Barred tail pearlfish All waters
Schilbe mamoratus (Schilbeidae family) Shoulderspot catfish All waters
Schilbe intermedius (Schilbeidae family) Silber butter catfish All waters
Schilbe mystus (Schilbeidae family) Aftican butter catfish All waters
Silurus spp. (Siluridae family) European catfish, wels catfish All waters
Paravandelia oxyptera (Trichomycteridae family) Pantanal parasitic catfish All waters
Valencia hispanica (Valenciidae family) Valencia toothcarp All waters
Divison 2 Class 2 Noxious fish
Species Common name Waters
Amniataba percoides (Terapontidae family) Banded grunter All waters
Crassostrea gigas (Ostreidae family) Pacific oyster Estuarine and ocean waters (other than Port Stephens)
Phalloceros caudimaculatus (Poeciliidae family) Speckled mosquitofish, dusky millions fish
All waters
Divison 3 Class 3 Noxious fish
Species Common name Waters
Gambusia holbrooki (Poeciliidae family)
Eastern gambusia Waters in the local government areas on Ashfield, Auburn, Bankstown, Baulkham Hills, Blacktown, Botany bay, Burwood, Camden, Campbelltown, Canada Bay, Canterbury, City of Sydney, Fairfield, Gosford, Holroyd, Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Hurstville, Kogarah, Ku-ring-gai, Lake Macquarie, Lane Cove, Leichhardt, Liverpool, Manly, Marrickville, Mosman, Newcastle, North Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Pittwater, Randwick, Rockdale, Ryde, Strathfield, Sutherland, Warringah, Waverley, Willoughby, Wollongong, Woollahra and Wyong
Cyprinus carpio (Cyprinidae family)
European carp, common carp, carp, ornamental koi carp
All waters
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Appendix C:
Fisheries Management Act 1994 (NSW)—Ministerial Order Pursuant to Section 214AFisheries Management Act 1994
Ministerial Order Pursuant to Section 214A
I, STEVE WHAN, Minister for Primary Industries, pursuant to section 214A of the Fisheries Management Act 1994 (‘the Act’) and section 26 of the Interpretation Act 1987, do by this order declare that:
1. Sections 211 and 213 (1) and (2) of the Act apply in respect of the noxious fish specified in Division 2 of Schedule 6C to the Act only if those fish are kept in a manner other than in a fully-contained aquarium;
and
2. Sections 210, 211 and 213 (1) and (2) of the Act do not apply in respect of the noxious fish specified in Division 3 of Schedule 6C to the Act.
This Order commences on 1 April 2010.
STEVE WHAN, M.P., Minister for Primary Industries
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Appendix D:
AQIS list of permitted live freshwater fish suitable for importCorrect as of 13 April 2011. Available from <www.daff.gov.au/aqis>.
Taxon Common name
Abramites hypselonotus Marbled headstander
Acanthophthalmus spp. Kuhlii loach
Aequidens pulcher Blue acara
Alestopetersius caudalis Yellowtail Congo tetra
Anostomus spp. Headstander
Aphyocharax spp. Bloodfin tetras
Aphyosemion spp. Killie fish
Apistogramma spp. Dwarf cichlid
Aplocheilus spp. Panchax
Apteronotus albifrons Black ghost knifefish
Apteronotus leptorhynchus Long nose brown ghost knifefish
Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki of length 1.5 cm and over Dwarf botia, skunk loach
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Appendix E:
Queensland pest fish reporting form (public/other agencies)_____________________________________________________________________________________
Your name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Your address: _________________________________________________________________________
Your contact phone number: ____________________________________________________________
Sighting details
Date when you saw the fish: _____________________________________________________________
Where did you see the fish? (GPS if possible, or enough detail for a non-local to find the spot, including nearest landmarks, roads, etc.) _________________________________________________
This national code was prepared under the auspices of the Fishery Management sub-committee ofthe Standing Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture (SCFFA). The contribution of all thosewho were involved in the preparation of the code is gratefully acknowledged. The Code ofPractice resulted from the international Workshop on Developments in Electrofishing conductedin Canberra, March 1995, by the Cooperative Centre for Freshwater Ecology. The code wasapproved at SCFFA 37 in Adelaide on July 23rd 1997.
ISBN 0 7310 9412 3NSW Fisheries Management Publication No. 1
October 1997
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1. OBJECTIVES OF THE CODE OF PRACTICE
Electrofishing has become an essential sampling tool in the study of freshwater fish ecology.Although used by research groups in Australia for over 30 years, there has been no national codeof practice to ensure safe operation and certification of equipment. Several states have had theirown guidelines, but increasing use throughout the country means the time has come for aconsistent and coordinated approach to training and safety.
To ensure safe operation of electrofishing equipment -
i) The apparatus must conform to a national standard in design and construction, and bemaintained and inspected by qualified electrical mechanics and electronic technicians.
ii) Electrofishing personnel must be certified free of major heart or respiratory complaints bya medical practitioner; be trained in the fundamentals of electricity, correct and safeelectrofishing procedures and first aid including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
iii) All electrofishing operations must follow the standard safety guidelines outlined below.
2. HAZARDS OF ELECTROFISHING
Electrofishing equipment uses voltages and currents that can be lethal to humans. Direct effectsof electric shock may include heart failure, respiratory interference or electrical burns. There mayalso be indirect injuries through a worker recoiling violently and striking an object.
The main sources of potential risk of electric shock during electrofishing operations are:
i) Bodily contact with energised electrodes of opposite polarity.
ii) Bodily contact with water within the electric field.
iii) Shocks from inadequately constructed or insulated equipment.
Other hazards that must be recognised include drowning, fire, exhaust gases, and the increasedrisk of accident due to fatigue.
It is easy for experienced operators to become complacent about the dangers involved inelectrofishing, but they are always present and must be constantly guarded against by regularchecks and maintenance to minimise the risk of accidents.
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3. STAFF TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
All electrofishing operations must be carried out under the supervision and control of a SeniorOperator who has been awarded a Certificate of Competency in Electrofishing Procedures andSafety for the particular type of equipment being used i.e. backpack, shore-based, or boat-mounted.
Initially, certificates will be awarded to persons who can provide evidence of having experienceusing a particular electrofishing gear type for at least 20 sessions (an electrofishing “session” ascited in this document refers to a single complete electrofishing operation consisting of gear setup, safety checks, sampling, and gear dismantling. In this way, several “sessions” may occur inone day if more than one site is sampled).
The evidence of experience may consist of a signed statement from a university department,research section or commercial licence authority, plus a current Senior First-aid Certificate orequivalent including CPR, and a recent medical certificate stating freedom from major heart orrespiratory complaints that the examining doctor considers could pose a significant risk shouldeven a minor electrical shock occur. Certificate holders will be provided with a manual outliningelectrofishing theory, procedures and safety which they will be required to follow.
The onus will then be on these Senior Operators to train and supervise other staff and studentsunder their control, complying strictly with the requirements outlined in the above manual. Allelectrofishing team trainees must have also completed a first aid certificate and pass a medicalexamination, and are required to keep a log of their hours using each gear type. On reaching 50hours, their supervisor will sign and forward the log to the National Electrofishing Safety andTraining Administrator, who will issue a certificate for that gear type only.
For persons who have already qualified as Senior Operators with one gear type, a further 5sessions will be the requirement to gain authorisation for additional electrofishing types. Traineeswill need to keep a separate log of their hours of use with each gear type.
First-aid certificates and medicals must be updated every 2 years.
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4. EQUIPMENT
4.1 Construction standards
4.1.1 General
i) All Electrofishing equipment must be constructed only by qualified electrical mechanicsand electronic technicians. Wiring and general construction must comply with theStandards Association of Australia regulations (AS 3000, AS 3004, AS 3010.1, AS 3100,AS 1939).
ii) Each electrofishing unit must be accompanied by a detailed instruction manual and gearlog book that contains hours and places of use, operators’ names, maintenance andelectrical checklists.
iii) Mains electricity must never be used for any electrofishing operation. Non-standard plugsmust be used to prevent connection to the public power supply.
iv) The maximum voltage output allowable is 1000V. Only DC current is to be used for theelectrical fields due to its tendency to cause fewer injuries to fish and being lessdangerous to operators in the event of an accident. Approval to use AC may be granted inspecial research circumstances only, e.g. for studies into the effects of different electricalfields on fish behaviour, physiology and mortality.
v) All cable and connectors must be non-interchangeable, waterproof, and give adequatemechanical protection, and all cabling must be of stranded multicore conductors.
vi) Batteries must be sealed type or housed in spill proof marine battery containers.
vii) Generator output must not be earthed but must be isolated from the frame so that powercan only enter the water via the electrodes. This involves removing the earth wire thatgrounds the frame to the output circuit. The frame however must still be earthed via anearth stake for shore mounted units, or by grounding to all other metal objects within aboat, whether the boat is metal or non-metal. In non-metal boats, the outboard motormust be grounded as well. Electrofishing generators must be clearly labelled and mustnot be used for other purposes.
viii) Generators and control boxes must not be carried while running or energised (exceptspecifically designed backpack units).
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4. EQUIPMENT
4.1 Construction standards
4.1.1 General
i) All Electrofishing equipment must be constructed only by qualified electrical mechanicsand electronic technicians. Wiring and general construction must comply with theStandards Association of Australia regulations (AS 3000, AS 3004, AS 3010.1, AS 3100,AS 1939).
ii) Each electrofishing unit must be accompanied by a detailed instruction manual and gearlog book that contains hours and places of use, operators’ names, maintenance andelectrical checklists.
iii) Mains electricity must never be used for any electrofishing operation. Non-standard plugsmust be used to prevent connection to the public power supply.
iv) The maximum voltage output allowable is 1000V. Only DC current is to be used for theelectrical fields due to its tendency to cause fewer injuries to fish and being lessdangerous to operators in the event of an accident. Approval to use AC may be granted inspecial research circumstances only, e.g. for studies into the effects of different electricalfields on fish behaviour, physiology and mortality.
v) All cable and connectors must be non-interchangeable, waterproof, and give adequatemechanical protection, and all cabling must be of stranded multicore conductors.
vi) Batteries must be sealed type or housed in spill proof marine battery containers.
vii) Generator output must not be earthed but must be isolated from the frame so that powercan only enter the water via the electrodes. This involves removing the earth wire thatgrounds the frame to the output circuit. The frame however must still be earthed via anearth stake for shore mounted units, or by grounding to all other metal objects within aboat, whether the boat is metal or non-metal. In non-metal boats, the outboard motormust be grounded as well. Electrofishing generators must be clearly labelled and mustnot be used for other purposes.
viii) Generators and control boxes must not be carried while running or energised (exceptspecifically designed backpack units).
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ix) Control boxes must be IP34 rated (see Appendix B), protected by current and/or thermaloverload, and fitted with a large red latching “STOP” button to interrupt power supplyfrom the generator to the control circuitry. An ammeter must be fitted to measure controlbox output, and a lamp to indicate when the unit is energised and the electrodes are live.It is recommended that a voltmeter and audible signal emitter be fitted as well. Large,easily visible warning signs indicating the danger of high voltage are to be attached.
Due to the cooling vents present on the control boxes of some electrofishing equipment,care must be taken to prevent the entry of water into the electronics when cleaning orduring rain. A waterproof cover is recommended when the apparatus is not in use.
x) Power to the electrodes must be switched by at least one “deadman” or fail-safe switch. All control-switch circuits must be extra low voltage (< 32VAC or < 115VDC) - neverdirectly switching the anode supply.
xi) Hand held anodes must not be used in metal boats or be fitted with dip nets except whenconnected to a backpack rather than generator powered unit, although this procedure isnot recommended. All anode poles and dipnet handles must be made of a non-conductivematerial with no metal core but not wood. Carbon-fibre reinforced poles are likely to beconductors of electricity and must be thoroughly tested for insulation properties if beingconsidered for use.
4.1.2 Backpacks
i) Battery powered backpack units must use only fully sealed dry cells as a power source.Specifically designed generator powered units are not recommended, but if used it isrecommended that they be fitted with earth leakage circuit breakers at the generatoroutput.
ii) The backpack unit must incorporate a quick release harness, a deadman switch on theanode pole, and be fitted with a mercury tilt switch that cuts off power input from thebattery or generator whenever the unit is tilted at more than a 450 angle. The tilt switchcan have an automatic reset - although a manual button that can be reset by the operator isrecommended. The unit must have an audible alarm when in use.
iii) Backpack electrofishing is not recommended in water deeper than operator crotch depth.
iv) If a backpack unit is operated from a boat, it must be ensured that the cathode is isolatedfrom the boat hull. It is also recommended that two foot-pedal safety switches connectedin series be incorporated.
v) Backpack units must meet IP 37 standards (see Appendix B)
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ix) Control boxes must be IP34 rated (see Appendix B), protected by current and/or thermaloverload, and fitted with a large red latching “STOP” button to interrupt power supplyfrom the generator to the control circuitry. An ammeter must be fitted to measure controlbox output, and a lamp to indicate when the unit is energised and the electrodes are live.It is recommended that a voltmeter and audible signal emitter be fitted as well. Large,easily visible warning signs indicating the danger of high voltage are to be attached.
Due to the cooling vents present on the control boxes of some electrofishing equipment,care must be taken to prevent the entry of water into the electronics when cleaning orduring rain. A waterproof cover is recommended when the apparatus is not in use.
x) Power to the electrodes must be switched by at least one “deadman” or fail-safe switch. All control-switch circuits must be extra low voltage (< 32VAC or < 115VDC) - neverdirectly switching the anode supply.
xi) Hand held anodes must not be used in metal boats or be fitted with dip nets except whenconnected to a backpack rather than generator powered unit, although this procedure isnot recommended. All anode poles and dipnet handles must be made of a non-conductivematerial with no metal core but not wood. Carbon-fibre reinforced poles are likely to beconductors of electricity and must be thoroughly tested for insulation properties if beingconsidered for use.
4.1.2 Backpacks
i) Battery powered backpack units must use only fully sealed dry cells as a power source.Specifically designed generator powered units are not recommended, but if used it isrecommended that they be fitted with earth leakage circuit breakers at the generatoroutput.
ii) The backpack unit must incorporate a quick release harness, a deadman switch on theanode pole, and be fitted with a mercury tilt switch that cuts off power input from thebattery or generator whenever the unit is tilted at more than a 450 angle. The tilt switchcan have an automatic reset - although a manual button that can be reset by the operator isrecommended. The unit must have an audible alarm when in use.
iii) Backpack electrofishing is not recommended in water deeper than operator crotch depth.
iv) If a backpack unit is operated from a boat, it must be ensured that the cathode is isolatedfrom the boat hull. It is also recommended that two foot-pedal safety switches connectedin series be incorporated.
v) Backpack units must meet IP 37 standards (see Appendix B)
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4.1.3 Shore-based units
i) Generators must be safely anchored and not capable of falling or being pulled into thewater by the anode cable. The generator must be manned at all times during electrofishingoperations, and electrode and dipnet crew must be in line of sight or in radio contact withthe generator attendant.
ii) Only one anode is permissible per generator unit. Generators and control boxes must notbe carried while energised. Hand held anodes must incorporate a deadman switch on theanode pole.
iii) Electrode and dipnet crews may operate from a boat using a shore-based generator in safeconditions providing the anode is fixed not hand held, and floating cable is recommendedto minimise the risk of snagging. Boat size and requirements such as foot switches andhand rails are as for boat-mounted units.
4.1.4 Boat-mounted units (min. 3.5m)
i) The boat driver must be a holder of the relevant local boating licence and be sufficientlyexperienced with the size of boat being used and in the river or lake conditions present.The boat must be adequately stable and have ample freeboard when fully loaded withgear, crew, plus with a full catch of fish on commercial electrofishing boats.
ii) For boats under 4.0m x 1.2m, a crew of only two is allowed and maximum generator sizeis 5 kVA.
iii) Anodes must be fixed to the bow and not capable of touching any part of the boat, andcables are to be channelled or clipped to boat sides to prevent tripping.
iv) To reduce the risk of dipnetter staff accidents, fixed or removable hand rails of at least700mm height must be fitted and non-skid flooring is recommended.
v) The drivers of electrofishing boats must use foot operated deadman switches which mustbe operated simultaneously with boat netters, who must have either:a) at least one foot operated switch (several may be connected in parallel if more than onenetter is used), orb) “life-line” belt cord cut-out switches.
vi) All lighting and ancillary electrical equipment must be extra-low voltage (<32VAC or<115VDC).
vii) Large red DANGER warning signs must be displayed on each side of the boat.
viii) Generators and control boxes must be fixed in position during operation.
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4.2 Suppliers
It is recommended that only approved, commercially produced equipment (e.g. Smith-Root,Coffelt, etc.) be used. Locally built units must undergo strict testing and comply with thechecklist in Appendix A.
4.3 Maintenance requirements
i) All equipment should be carefully inspected by a Senior Operator for mechanical faults,worn insulation, loose components and connections etc. prior to and following alloperations.
ii) Each electrofishing unit must have its own log book to record details of hours of use,maintenance, repairs and inspection details.
iii) Regular electrical safety checks must be performed by a licensed electrician on allelectrofishing units, the minimum requirement being insulation and voltage-outputtesting. These checks must be performed every 12 months or 600 logged hours(whichever is reached first) for fisheries research agencies and universities, and every 6months or 600 logged hours for commercial operations.
iv) Multiple units (e.g. several backpacks) should be individually numbered to allow accuraterecords of maintenance and repairs to be kept.
4.4 Personal insulation and safety
i) Rubber boots or waders, plus 1000V rated linesmen gloves must be worn by all electrofishing team members during operations.
ii) Life jackets must be worn by backpacking and shore based crews (self-inflating jacketsthat use at least 33g CO2 cylinders are permissible) in any dangerous situation where thewater depth is greater than 500mm. It is recommended that they or standard PFD type 1 or2 jackets be worn by boat dip-netters as well.
5. OPERATIONS PRACTICES
5.1 Size of teams
A minimum of two operators are required for all electrofishing except shore-based units wheretwo plus the generator operator are needed.
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5.2 Public safety
i) Spectators must be warned to keep away, and no electrofishing can be performed within50m of other boats or shore viewers. In public areas, it is recommended that signs beerected warning people to keep their distance.
ii) It is not recommended that observers be allowed on electrofishing boats duringoperations. If present, they must be warned of the dangers involved and fully equippedwith all necessary safety equipment. They may be required to sign indemnity formsstating that they suffer from no major heart or respiratory complaint, and that the crewwill not be held responsible in the event of an accident.
5.3 Weather and site limitations
Electrofishing should never be conducted in rain or rough water conditions. It is up to the SeniorOperator to decide whether conditions such as current, wind, navigability and weather are safeand suitable or not.
5.4 Working procedures
i) Senior Operators are responsible for checking correct setup of equipment, crew safetyclothing and readiness before starting the generator. Anodes must be in the water, and aretreated as live at any time the generator is running.
ii) Relevant local authorities must be notified prior to any electrofishing, e.g. FisheriesOfficers, National Parks and water management bodies.
iii) Never put unprotected parts of the body in the water if the generator is running. Stunnedfish must only be removed from the water using insulated dip nets - never attempt to graba fish by hand!
iv) If anodes become fouled on snags or trees, the generator must be stopped before attempting to free them.
v) No smoking is allowed in the vicinity of petrol tanks or during operations.
vi) It is recommended that the electrofishing team have access to communications at all timesin case of emergency.
vii) All equipment should be stored in a dry, clean, and secure place.
5.5 Care of fish
Only the minimum power necessary to attract and stun the fish effectively should be used.Contact of fish with live anodes should be avoided, as the resulting shock will be much greater. Ifthreatened species are observed that are not being targeted, appropriate measures must be takento minimise disturbance and stress to these fish. Commercial operations must also take action to
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5.2 Public safety
i) Spectators must be warned to keep away, and no electrofishing can be performed within50m of other boats or shore viewers. In public areas, it is recommended that signs beerected warning people to keep their distance.
ii) It is not recommended that observers be allowed on electrofishing boats duringoperations. If present, they must be warned of the dangers involved and fully equippedwith all necessary safety equipment. They may be required to sign indemnity formsstating that they suffer from no major heart or respiratory complaint, and that the crewwill not be held responsible in the event of an accident.
5.3 Weather and site limitations
Electrofishing should never be conducted in rain or rough water conditions. It is up to the SeniorOperator to decide whether conditions such as current, wind, navigability and weather are safeand suitable or not.
5.4 Working procedures
i) Senior Operators are responsible for checking correct setup of equipment, crew safetyclothing and readiness before starting the generator. Anodes must be in the water, and aretreated as live at any time the generator is running.
ii) Relevant local authorities must be notified prior to any electrofishing, e.g. FisheriesOfficers, National Parks and water management bodies.
iii) Never put unprotected parts of the body in the water if the generator is running. Stunnedfish must only be removed from the water using insulated dip nets - never attempt to graba fish by hand!
iv) If anodes become fouled on snags or trees, the generator must be stopped before attempting to free them.
v) No smoking is allowed in the vicinity of petrol tanks or during operations.
vi) It is recommended that the electrofishing team have access to communications at all timesin case of emergency.
vii) All equipment should be stored in a dry, clean, and secure place.
5.5 Care of fish
Only the minimum power necessary to attract and stun the fish effectively should be used.Contact of fish with live anodes should be avoided, as the resulting shock will be much greater. Ifthreatened species are observed that are not being targeted, appropriate measures must be takento minimise disturbance and stress to these fish. Commercial operations must also take action to
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minimise harm to any species that they are not authorised to catch under the conditions of theirlicence. 5.6 Care of other fauna
i) Electrofishing must be halted within 15m of any animals standing in or about to drinkfrom the water, or in contact with a wire fence line that enters the water.
ii) The utmost care possible should be taken to avoid shocking platypus, birds and othernative aquatic animals.
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5.7 Transfer of Biological Material
The utmost care must be taken to prevent the transfer of biological material between waterways.There are risks of introducing major weeds such as alligator weed or water hyacinth; noxious fishsuch as carp, redfin perch and gambusia; or disease organisms such as EHN virus.
All gear (including nets, traps, boats, trailer, etc.) must be thoroughly cleaned of plant materialand sun dried. The live-well and deck of electrofishing boats should be flushed with poolchlorine solution or sodium metabisulphite when on land to ensure no material is transferred.
Extreme care must be taken when entering pristine or protected (such as municipal watersupplies) waterways, or when sampling is done in waterways infested with weeds or alienspecies.
5.8 Accidents and emergency procedures
Appropriate first aid kits and dry chemical type fire extinguishers should be present on allelectrofishing boats larger than 4.5m, in the vicinity of all other gear types, and be readilyaccessible in an emergency.
In the event of an accident:i) switch off power supply at control boxii) stop generatoriii) if casualty is consciousness, check pulse and respirationiv) begin resuscitation if either is absentv) apply first-aid for any injuriesvi) have any electric-shock casualty examined by a doctor as soon as possible even if they
appear to be fully recoveredvii) report all accidents involving electrocution to the National Electrofishing Safety and
Training Administrator within 14 days.
Any generator, control box or backpack unit that is not of a completely sealed type and isaccidently immersed in water must be removed from service immediately and tested for waterdamage by a licensed electrician before further use.
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6. REFERENCE MATERIALS
Fishing with Electricity. Edited by I.G. Cowx and P. Lamarque (1990).- Fishing News Books, Blackwell Scientific Publications Ltd, Oxford
Developments in Electric Fishing. Edited by I.G. Cowx (1990)- Fishing News Books, Blackwell Scientific Publications Ltd, Oxford
Standards Association of Australia regulations:- AS 1939 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (IP Code)- AS 3000 SAA Wiring Rules- AS 3004 Electrical Installations - Marinas and Pleasure Craft at Low-voltage- AS 3010.1 Electrical Installations - Supply by Generating Set- AS 3100 Approval and Test Specification - General Requirements for Electrical Equipment
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APPENDIX A
Electrofishing Apparatus Safety Features Checklists
Equipment type - SHORE-BASEDEquipment No.....................................................Manufacturer of equipment..................................Owner of equipment............................................
Check performed by............................................Date....................................................Log hours..................Date of last inspection.........................Log hours..................
Yes/NoGenerator Earth link disconnected _______
Labelled “For Electrofishing Only” _______Output socket only compatible with control box cables _______Moving parts and exhaust adequately guarded _______
Control Box IP34 rated _______Output voltage maximum 1000V _______DC output only (commercial operations) _______DC output available (research operations) _______All wiring in stranded multicore _______Ammeter measuring control box output _______Indicator light _______“WARNING - HIGH VOLTAGE” signs present _______Double pole latching “STOP” button on input _______Input plug only compatible with e/fishing generator _______
Anode Submersible “deadman” control switch on anode pole _______Extra-low voltage control circuit _______Anode pole made from non-conductive material _______
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Electrofishing Apparatus Safety Features Checklist
Equipment type - BOAT-MOUNTEDEquipment No.....................................................Manufacturer of equipment..................................Owner of equipment............................................
Check performed by............................................Date....................................................Log hours..................Date of last inspection.........................Log hours..................
Yes/NoGenerator Earth link disconnected _______
Labelled “For Electrofishing Only” _______Output socket only compatible with control box cables _______Moving parts and exhaust adequately guarded _______
Control Box IP34 rated _______Output voltage maximum 1000V _______DC output only (commercial operations) _______DC output available (research operations) _______All wiring in stranded multicore _______Ammeter measuring control box output _______Indicator light _______“WARNING - HIGH VOLTAGE” signs present _______Double pole latching “STOP” button on input _______Input plug only compatible with e/fishing generator _______
Anodes Extra-low voltage control circuit _______Anode poles made from non-conductive material _______
Boat Submersible “deadman” foot switch for driver and at leastone netter _______
Electrical cables channelled or clipped to boat sides _______Hand rails for dipnetters at hip height _______All lighting and ancillary equipment extra-low voltage _______
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Electrofishing Apparatus Safety Features Checklist
Equipment type - BACK-PACKEquipment No.....................................................Manufacturer of equipment..................................Owner of equipment............................................
Check performed by............................................Date....................................................Log hours..................Date of last inspection.........................Log hours..................
Yes/NoBack-pack IP37 rated _______
Output voltage maximum 1000V _______DC output only (commercial operations) _______DC output available (research operations) _______If battery powered - only sealed dry cell batteries _______Quick release harness _______Tilt switch cut off at angles > 45o _______Audible power-on indicator _______
Anode Submersible “deadman” control switch on anode pole _______Anode pole made from non-conductive material _______
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APPENDIX B
Insulation Protection Ratings (IP Code) - extract from AS 1939
Element Numerals Meaning for the protection Meaning for the protectionor letters of equipment.... of persons....
First numeral ....against the ingress of ....against access tosolid foreign objects.... hazardous parts with....
e.g. for control boxes, IP34 means “protected against the ingress of solid foreign objects >2.5mm diameter, against access to hazardous parts with tools, and ingress of water with harmfuleffects by splashing”. For backpack units (IP37), the last section reads “....and against the ingressof water with harmful effects by temporary immersion”.
Some minor modifications may be necessary to commercially available electrofishing controlboxes, including some Smith-Root modules, to enable them to comply with these requirements.For example, the grills covering the air vents may need to be replaced with a finer mesh.
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Members of the Working Group for the Australian Code of Electrofishing Practice
Andrew Bruce (convenor), NSW Fisheries, Port Stephens Research Centre, Private Bag 1,Nelson Bay NSW 2315 ph (02) 4982 1232, email [email protected]
John McKenzie, Arthur Rylah Institute, 123 Brown St. Heidelberg Vic. 3084
Steve Brooks, DPI GPO Box 2454 Brisbane Qld. 4001
Sam Summers - Carp Fertilizer, 227 Commercial St. PO Box 223 Wentworth NSW 2648
Mark Lintermans, ACT Parks and Conservation - Wildlife Research Unit, PO Box 1065Canberra City, ACT 2901
The Code of Practice resulted from the international Workshop on Developments in Electro-fishing conducted in Canberra, March 1995, by the Cooperative Research Centre forFreshwater Ecology, and led by Dr. Ian Cowx of the Humberside International FisheriesInstitute, University of Hull, UK.
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Rotenone material safety data sheet SIGMA-ALDRICH Material Safety Data Sheet Date Printed: 17/MAY/2005 Date Updated: 29/JUN/2004 Version 1.2 According to 91/155/EEC Classified as Hazardous according to the criteria of EU Annex 1 and NOHSC. 1 - Product and Company Information Product Name ROTENONE Product Number R8875 Company Sigma-Aldrich Pty, Ltd Unit 2, 14 Anella Avenue Castle Hill NSW 1765 Technical Phone # +61 2 9841 0555 Fax +61 2 9841 0500 Emergency Phone # +61 2 9841 0566 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredients Product Name CAS # EC no Annex I Index Number ROTENONE 83-79-4 201-501-9 650-005-00-2 Formula C23H22O6 Molecular Weight 394.42 AMU Synonyms Barbasco * Canex * Cenol garden dust * Chem fish * Chem-Mite * Cube * Cube extract * Cube-Pulver * Cube root * Cubor * Curex flea duster * Dactinol * Deril * Derrin * Derris * Derris (insecticide) * Dri-Kil * ENT 133 * Extrax * Fish-Tox * Gerane * Green cross warble powder * Haiari * Liquid derris * Mexide * NCI-C55210 * Nekoe * Nicouline * Noxfish * Paraderil * Powder and root * Prenfish * Pro-Nox fish * Ro-KO * Ronone * Rotefive * Rotefour * Rotenon * Rotenona (Spanish) * (-)-cis-Rotenone * (-)-Rotenone * 5’-beta-Rotenone * Rotenone (ACGIH:OSHA) * Rotenox 5EC * Rotessenol * Rotocide * Synpren * Tubatoxin 3 - Hazards Identification SPECIAL INDICATION OF HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND THE ENVIRONMENT Toxic if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. 4 - First Aid Measures AFTER INHALATION If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. AFTER SKIN CONTACT
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In case of skin contact, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician. AFTER EYE CONTACT In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician. AFTER INGESTION If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician immediately. 5 - Fire Fighting Measures EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Suitable: Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. SPECIAL RISKS Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. 6 - Accidental Release Measures PERSONAL PRECAUTION PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN CASE OF LEAK OR SPILL Evacuate area. PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S) Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots, and heavy rubber gloves. METHODS FOR CLEANING UP Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. 7 - Handling and Storage HANDLING Directions for Safe Handling: Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. STORAGE Conditions of Storage: Keep tightly closed. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Air and light sensitive. 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection ENGINEERING CONTROLS Use only in a chemical fume hood. Safety shower and eye bath. GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Wash thoroughly after handling. EXPOSURE LIMITS - DENMARK Source Type Value SIGMA - R8875 www.sigma-aldrich.com Page 2
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OEL TWA 5 mg/m3 EXPOSURE LIMITS - GERMANY Source Type Value TRGS 900 OEL 5 mg/m3, E EXPOSURE LIMITS - NORWAY Source Type Value OEL 5 mg/m3 EXPOSURE LIMITS - SWITZERLAND Source Type Value OEL OEL 5 mg/m3 Remarks: E EXPOSURE LIMITS - UNITED KINGDOM Source Type Value OEL OEL 5 mg/m3 OEL STEL 10 mg/m3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Respiratory Protection: Government approved respirator. Hand Protection: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles. 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance Physical State: Solid. Form: Crystals Property Value At Temperature or Pressure pH N/A BP/BP Range 210 - 220 ˚C 0.5 mmHg MP/MP Range 159 - 164 ˚C Flash Point N/A Flammability N/A Autoignition Temp N/A Oxidizing Properties N/A Explosive Properties N/A Explosion Limits N/A Vapor Pressure N/A SG/Density 1.27 g/cm3 20 ˚C Partition Coefficient Log Kow: 4.1 Viscosity N/A Vapor Density N/A Saturated Vapor Conc. N/A Evaporation Rate N/A Bulk Density N/A Decomposition Temp. N/A Solvent Content N/A Water Content N/A Surface Tension N/A Conductivity N/A Miscellaneous Data N/A Solubility Solubility in Water:Slightly. Other Solvents: ALCOHOL, ACETONE, CHLOROFORM 10 - Stability and Reactivity STABILITY Stable: Stable. SIGMA - R8875 www.sigma-aldrich.com Page 3
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Conditions to Avoid: Air. Light. Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur 11 - Toxicological Information RTECS NUMBER: DJ2800000 ACUTE TOXICITY LDLO Oral Human 143 mg/kg Remarks: Gastrointestinal:Other changes. LD50 Oral Rat 60 mg/kg LD50 Skin Rat > 940 mg/kg LD50 Intraperitoneal Rat 1600 UG/KG Remarks: Behavioral:Convulsions or effect on seizure threshold. Behavioral:Coma. Cardiac:Pulse rate increased without fall it BP. LD50 Intravenous Rat 200 UG/KG Remarks: Behavioral:Convulsions or effect on seizure threshold. Behavioral:Coma. Cardiac:Pulse rate increased without fall it BP. LD50 Oral Mouse 2.8 mg/kg LD50 Intraperitoneal Mouse 2650 UG/KG LD50 Skin Rabbit > 1000 mg/kg LD50 Oral SIGMA - R8875 www.sigma-aldrich.com Page 4
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Duck > 2000 mg/kg IRRITATION DATA Eyes Rabbit 1 % Remarks: Mild irritation effect SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE Exposure can cause: Stomach pains, vomiting, diarrhea. Convulsions. CNS depression. To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. ROUTE OF EXPOSURE Skin Contact: Causes skin irritation. Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Eye Contact: Causes eye irritation. Inhalation: Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled. Ingestion: Toxic if swallowed. TARGET ORGAN INFORMATION Kidneys. Liver. Female reproductive system. Nerves. CHRONIC EXPOSURE - CARCINOGEN Result: This product is or contains a component that is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity based on its IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or EPA classification. Rat Route of Application: Oral Exposure Time: 2Y Result: Tumorigenic:Equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria. Endocrine:Tumors. Rat Route of Application: Intraperitoneal Exposure Time: 42D Result: Tumorigenic:Neoplastic by RTECS criteria. Skin and Appendages: Other: Tumors. Rat Route of Application: Intraperitoneal Exposure Time: 40D Result: Tumorigenic:Equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria. Skin and Appendages: Other: Tumors. Rat Route of Application: Oral Exposure Time: 2Y Result: Tumorigenic:Equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria. Endocrine:Thyroid tumors. CHRONIC EXPOSURE - MUTAGEN Human 250 UG/L Cell Type: lymphocyte Micronucleus test SIGMA - R8875 www.sigma-aldrich.com Page 5
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Rat 15 UMOL/L Cell Type: liver DNA damage Mouse 1 MG/L Cell Type: Other cell types Micronucleus test Mouse 250 UG/L Cell Type: lymphocyte Mutation in mammalian somatic cells. Hamster 600 UG/L Cell Type: ovary Sister chromatid exchange Hamster 50 UG/L Cell Type: lung SLN CHRONIC EXPOSURE - TERATOGEN Species: Rat Dose: 50 MG/KG Route of Application: Oral Exposure Time: (6-15D PREG) Result: Specific Developmental Abnormalities: Musculoskeletal system. CHRONIC EXPOSURE - REPRODUCTIVE HAZARD Species: Rat Dose: 100 MG/KG Route of Application: Oral Exposure Time: (6-15D PREG) Result: Effects on Fertility: Post-implantation mortality (e.g., dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of implants). Effects on Fertility: Litter size (e.g.; # fetuses per litter; measured before birth). Species: Rat Dose: 2960 UG/KG Route of Application: Oral Exposure Time: (6-9D PREG) Result: Maternal Effects: Uterus, cervix, vagina. Species: Rat Dose: 98 MG/KG Route of Application: Oral Exposure Time: (6-15D PREG) Result: Effects on Newborn: Live birth index (# fetuses per litter; measured after birth). 12 - Ecological Information N/A SIGMA - R8875 www.sigma-aldrich.com Page 6
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ECOTOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS Test Type: LC50 Fish Species: Carassius auratus (Goldfish) Time: 96 h Value: 0.41 - 0.6 mg/l Test Type: LC50 Fish Species: Cyprinus carpio Time: 96 h Value: 0.019 - 0.165 mg/l Test Type: EC50 Daphnia Species: Daphnia pulex Time: 48 h Value: 0.074 - 0.134 mg/l 13 - Disposal Considerations SUBSTANCE DISPOSAL Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. 14 - Transport Information RID/ADR UN#: 2811 Class: 6.1 PG: III Proper Shipping Name: Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s. IMDG UN#: 2811 Class: 6.1 PG: III Proper Shipping Name: Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s. Marine Pollutant: Yes Severe Marine Pollutant: No Technical Name: Required IATA UN#: 2811 Class: 6.1 PG: III Proper Shipping Name: Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s. Inhalation Packing Group I: No Technical Name: Required 15 - Regulatory Information CLASSIFICATION AND LABELING ACCORDING TO EU DIRECTIVES ANNEX I INDEX NUMBER: 650-005-00-2 INDICATION OF DANGER: T N Toxic. Dangerous for the environment. R-PHRASES: 25 36/37/38 50/53 Toxic if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. S-PHRASES: 22 24/25 36 45 60 61 SIGMA - R8875 www.sigma-aldrich.com Page 7
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Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets. SWITZERLAND SWISS POISON CLASS: 3 16 - Other Information WARRANTY The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. Sigma-Aldrich Inc., shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. Copyright 2005 Sigma-Aldrich Co. License granted to make unlimited paper copies for internal use only. DISCLAIMER For R&D use only. Not for drug, household or other uses. SIGMA - R8875 www.sigma-aldrich.com Page 8