Name of workplace: Timely High School Workplace manager:
Activity, event or task: Year 7 Camp- Great Aussie Bush Date of activity: 4th March to 6Th March 2020
Situation Anticipate Find out Eliminate or control Talk others You
List the details of the activity, What could go wrong? What current controls are in place? Risk What else can be done to control this risk? Residual Controls to be actioned by When do you need to
event or task rating risk rating who? review the control?
Walking to and from Excursions Policy Brief participants on rules and behaviour 5 T
venues Implementation Procedures 6 6
Uneven footpath Remain on pedestrian pathways and use pedestrian
4 crossings at all times 5
Dangerous weather All On excursion
conditions
Coach transport to Boarding coach Excursions Policy 6 Ensure vehicle operators hold appropriate license(s) 6 Excursion CoordinatorPrior to booking
excursion venue Implementation Procedures and insurance
Vehicle accidents 4 5 Teachers
Transport NSW Student Check availability of seat belts
On excursion
Codes of Conduct when
Vehicle to be appropriate for needs of the group e.g.
travelling
wheelchair access if required
Enforce rules and monitor behaviour
Ensure seatbelts are worn
Injury and emergency Sprains, stains, concussion, Incident Notification and 4 Staff trained in first aid, CPR, emergency care, 5 All staff Prior to and during
management fractures, superficial Response Procedures anaphylaxis and emergency response procedures. activity
abrasions Ensure staff and students are aware of emergency
WHS Training Requirements
4 response procedures. 5
Exposure to sun, dehydration,
Staff Training Guide Identify students with known medical conditions and
heat exhaustion, heat stroke ensure appropriate medication/treatment is available
Training Register (epipens, asthma puffers etc.).
Anaphylaxis , allergies and
other health conditions First Aid Plan Portable First Aid Kit is taken to the event and contains
1 4
a general use epipen.
Portable first aid kit
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event or task rating risk rating who? review the control?
Emergency Management ASCIA plans and other emergency response plans for
Plan students are available to staff.
Infection Control Procedures
Staff and students aware of first aid facilities at the
venue.
Emergency contact details for all staff and students.
Ensure effective communication systems are in place.
Report any serious injuries to the Incident Report and
Support Hotline 1800 811 523.
Students briefed to drink plenty of water and drink
breaks in place.
Should an injury occur involving bleeding these
procedures should be followed:
All clothing, equipment and surfaces contaminated by
blood must be viewed as potentially infectious and
treated accordingly
Participants who are bleeding must have the wound
dressed and securely covered
Any blood covered body area (and surface area where
appropriate), must be cleaned thoroughly and any blood
covered clothing and equipment cleaned or removed
prior to the participant recommencing the activity.
Where possible, ice should be available for the
treatment of injuries.
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List the details of the activity, What could go wrong? What current controls are in place? Risk What else can be done to control this risk? Residual Controls to be actioned by When do you need to
event or task rating risk rating who? review the control?
Diet and food during Student allergies to certain Obtain information about 1 Confirm appropriate food with parents/carers for 3 Teachers Prior to and
excursions, including food products venues student with allergies during excursion
eating out at different
Brief students on not eating Liaise with venue managers about provision of
venues
or sharing nuts before going appropriate food for students with food allergies in
into venues liaison with parents/carers
Food brought by student should only be approved and
provided by student’s parent/carer
Discuss with class groups about the importance of only
eating your own food
Ensure a responsible adult is with each group of
students and that someone trained in medical
procedures (use of Epipen) attends
Communicate special requirements to all staff and
volunteers especially emergency response procedures
and equipment
For students with allergies to bee/insect bites and
stings, be aware of bees/insects attracted by soft drinks
cans and food in bins.
Supervision Insufficient supervision of Teachers Handbook 4 Great Aussie Bush – provide suitable ratio of staff to 5 Excursion CoordinatorPrior to and during
participating students students excursion
Requirements for All Sport
A teacher per each group with information regarding 6
Lost staff or student and Physical Activity 4 medical conditions
Regular student head count and roll marked.
Buddy system.
Active supervision by staff.
Out of bound areas explained to students.
Brief students and staff on procedure if separated from
a group.
Staff provided with emergency contact details
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event or task rating risk rating who? review the control?
Student Behaviour Poor student behaviour DOE Student Behaviour 3 Student behaviour management plans are up to date 4 Excursion CoordinatorPrior to and during
Policy and reviewed by all staff attending. excursion
Interpersonal issues 3 4
Student Behaviour Known behaviours; current behaviour plan;
Management Plans communicated to all those who need to know i.e.
activity provider, volunteers, bus driver
Distribute BMP to specific teachers if required. Teacher
Aide to be used to support staff/student if required.
Environmental Adverse weather conditions Sun Safety Guidelines 3 Students are to be instructed to use adequate sun 5 All staff During the activity
protection, e.g. an SPF50+, broad spectrum, water
Conditions e.g. Electrical Storm, Wet resistant sunscreen reapplied regularly.
Weather, Hyperthermia / Heat
Assess environmental conditions to determine the most
Stroke. appropriate action in the case of excessive heat
Hot/Humid conditions.
3 Staff and students advised to take water/drink bottles 5
Hypothermia for hydration
4 5
Dehydration Ensure drink breaks occur regularly (i.e. drink breaks
3 are recommended every 30 minutes in conditions of 4
Sun Exposure extreme temperature) and drinks are available for
3 4
individual players between drink breaks.
Child Protection Exposure to inappropriate Working with Children Check 2 Check WWCC are in place for all instructors/leaders. 4 Excursion CoordinatorPrior to and during
conduct and behaviour by (WWCC) guidelines the activity
Active supervision by staff including bathroom/change
adults
areas.
Supervising Staff
Buddy system in place for use of facilities.
Camp activities- Injuries Requirements for All Sport 2 Activities run by trained supervisors and instructors 5 Camp instructors
and Physical Activity
Teachers to actively supervise students during Supervising Staff
activities, ensure that they listen and follow all safety
Not following specific safety
instructions
instructions
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List the details of the activity, What could go wrong? What current controls are in place? Risk What else can be done to control this risk? Residual Controls to be actioned by When do you need to
event or task rating risk rating who? review the control?
Safety harnesses and helmets are used and checked
that they have been put on correctly , and met safety
standards
Relevant information attached: Yes x No
You should report, monitor and review:
Prepared by: E Chester Position: Year 7 advisor and Plan review date:
Camp organiser
Sign off Authority: Position: Contact no.: Signature:
Prepared in consultation with:
Communicate to - List all staff, communicate in all staff meeting, sign off OR attach agenda and attendance sign on sheet
Name Signature Date
Likelihood criteria Consequence criteria Sign-off authority - Based on highest residual risk
Risk rating matrix
Likelihood criteria
Consequence
Hazard is expected to occur * Note: assessments of risk vary with the particular circumstances (e.g. nature of the workplace,
criteria
Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very unlikely student group); this is a sample only.
Extreme 1 1 2 3
High 1 2 3 4
Medium 2 3 4 5
Low 3 5 5 6
Likelihood criteria Consequence criteria Sign-off authority - Based on highest residual risk
Qualitative Description Category Impact Acceptability Sign-Off Authority
criteria Schools Corporate
Hazard is: Unacceptable Principal to talk to staff about Executive Director or
Very likely Will probably occur in most Extreme Death or permanent injury reducing the risk and contact: delegate to talk to staff about
circumstances reducing the risk and contact:
• Director Educational
Likely Might occur occasionally High Long Term illness 1 Leadership for review • Health and Safety
Unlikely Could happen at some time Medium Medical attention and several • Health and Safety Directorate for review,
days off Directorate for review, and
Very Unlikely May happen only in Low First aid needed and • Legal as required.
exceptional circumstances • Legal as required.
Undesirable Principal to sign off. Contact Executive Director or
Risk rating matrix • Health and Safety delegate to sign off. Contact:
2 Directorate for review • Health and Safety
Likelihood criteria • Legal as required.
Consequence Directorate for review,
Hazard is expected to occur and
criteria
Very Likely Likely Unlikely Very unlikely • Legal as required.
Extreme 1 1 2 3 3& Tolerable School Principal or delegate Senior Manager or Director
4
High 1 2 3 4
5& Acceptable School Principal or delegate Immediate Supervisor or
Medium 2 3 4 5
6 Workplace Manager
Low 3 5 5 6
