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RISK ASSESSMENT PROCESS 1. The Context: 2. Identify Risks – Brainstorm ideas and group under appropriate risk headings. Consider the effects on people (staff, students and other people), information, physical assets and finances, reputation. Write the final list onto the table (risk assessment summary). 3. Analyse Risks – Determine consequences and likelihood of each risk. Write these items onto the table next to each risk.

Consequences Likelihood

Level Descriptor Level Descriptor

1 Insignificant (grazes, knocks, bumps etc.)

A Almost certain

2 Minor (serious cuts or bruising)

B Likely

3 Moderate (broken bones)

C Possible

4 Major (hospitalisation)

D Unlikely

5 Catastrophic (death or lost child)

E Rare

4. Evaluate Risks –Use the grid below to identify the level of risk.

Likelihood

Consequences

Insignificant 1

Minor 2

Moderate 3

Major 4

Catastrophic 5

A-almost certain High High Extreme Extreme Extreme

B-likely Moderate High High Extreme Extreme

C-possible Low Moderate High Extreme Extreme

D-unlikely Low Low Moderate High Extreme

E-rare Low Low Moderate High High

Ratio Criteria

1:5 Shared Venue with High Risk (eg Bodies

of water, very busy public places)

1:8 Shared Venue with moderate risks (eg St

Kilda, dolphin cruise, Vertical reality, Fishing)

1:10 Virtually or literally to ourselves or with

an element of risk (eg TTG Gym)

1:12 Virtually or literally to ourselves or with a

low risk (Tunza fun, Op Shop, Cinemas, Cafe

Primo)

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Index General

Charlies Diner 1:12

Laser Force 1:10

Roller Skating 1:8

Adelaide Oval 1:12

Christmas Lunch 1:12

Lollipops Playcafe 1:12 Salisbury Swimming Centre 1:5

Adelaide Zoo 1:8

Cinemas 1:12

Marion Aquatic Centre 1:5

Semaphore Slides 1:12

Aquadome 1:5

City Scramble 1:5 Marion Leisure Centre 1:10

Sleep Over 1:15 & 1:8

Aviation Museum 1:12 Cleland Wildlife Park 1:10

Maritime Museum 1:12

Slot Car 1:12

Beach House 1:8

Glenelg 1:8

Monarto Zoo 1:10

Snakes and Ladders 1:12

Big Vac Out 1:8 Fasta Pasta 1:12 Morialta Falls 1:8

Sports Day 1:12

Birdwood Motor Museum 1:12 Fishing 1:8

NAWMA 1:12

St Kilda 1:8

Bowling 1:12

Fremont Park & Elizabeth Shopping

centre 1:10

North Adelaide Aquatic Centre

1:5

Team Trampoline 1:10

Bubbles Play Cafe 1:12

Giant Rocking Horse 1:8

Op Shop 1:12 Thorndon Park 1:10

Cafe Primo 1:12

Gorge Wildlife Reserve 1:10

Pelican Point 1:12

TTG Gym 1:10

Camp- Narnu Farm 1:8 (1:5 water)

Greenhills Adventure park 1:8

Pioneer Village 1:8

Tunzafun 1:12

Camp- West Beach 1:8 (1:5 water)

Hahndorf Farm Barn 1:12

Pizza Hut 1:12

Vertical Reality Rock Wall 1:12

Camp- Woodhouse 1:8 (1:5 water)

Hummer Cruise 1:15 Platform 1 1:10

Water World 1:5

Camp Fire 1:8 Hungry Jacks 1:10

Popeye 1:10

Central Markets 1:5

Ice Skating 1:8

Port river Cruise 1:10

Challenge Hill 1:8

KidzBiz Play cafe 1:12

Rock Climbing at OSHC 1:12

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Excursion: Risks present in all excursions Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 3 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, nformation,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Medical Condition Major Unlikely High Staff having first aid training/equipment

Medication and health support forms with first aid

equipment

Staff being aware of children with medical conditions

(who they are, what their condition is, symptoms etc.)

Staff have access to emergency contact details

Moderate Staff Briefing,

Bits & pieces

Missing child

Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Policies and procedures are in place to monitor children’s

movement

Safety talk – staying with group

Constant head counts

Communication between staff

Following ratio’s as per national regulations

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Falling under/ in

front of moving

vehicle while lining

up at the bus

Catastrophic Rare High Staff spread out to monitor children more effectively,

particularly monitoring towards back of the line

Selection of location to load children on bus

High Staff Briefing

Vehicle accident on

route to/from

accident

Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Driver competence/ Experience

Knowledge of where we are going

Behaviour management of children on bus (less

distractions)

Allow adequate time for travel

High Staff Briefing

Disembarking

/embarking bus

Moderate Unlikely Moderate Staff supervise children getting off bus

Staggered exit off bus

Assisting younger children off bus if needed

Low Staff Briefing

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Environmental

/equipment hazards

– slips, trips, falls

and faulty

equipment

Minor Possible Moderate Safety talk given around appropriate movement

Staff constantly monitoring hazards and encouraged to

report any

Selection of site

Appropriate footwear

Bags placed in a safe area where they do not create a trip

hazard

Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Vac Care Program

Weather

Conditions- hot,

cold, storm etc

Moderate Possible High Hats, sunscreen, water, shade

Reduce excursion time if needed, cancel or modify

excursion as per service policy.

Adequate information given to parents- jacket,

appropriate footwear

Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Vac Care Program

Children not

directly supervised

while in the toilets

Catastrophic Possible Extreme Policy in place

Staff check toilets prior to children using

Children need to go in pairs

Monitor how long children are gone for

Site selection

Children need to inform staff prior to going to the toilet

Moderate Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Transportation Major Possible Extreme Bus Transport: Seating capacity of bus meets numbers

requiring to be transported to venue. Vehicle is insured,

registered and roadworthy. Where possible, seat belts

are made available. If so, students are enforced to wear

them. License of driver is sighted.

Proposed bus route is available if required

Moderate Staff Briefing

Photography of

children by

members of public

Minor Possible Moderate Staff need to be aware of members of the public with

cameras and ensure that they are not photographing

children from service by being vigilant.

Low Staff Briefing

Exposure to

members of the

public. Abuse –

verbal, physical,

sexual

Catastrophic Possible Extreme Safety talk with children

Following toilet policy

Effective behaviour management

Reposition group, if necessary

Low Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

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Transportation by

foot

Moderate Possible High Educators are to be spread out among the group and

positioned with a view of protecting children from

entering the road way.

Educators to consider regrouping prior to entering the

road to cross.

Moderate Educator Briefing

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Adelaide Oval Tour Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 2 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, nformation,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with stakeholders – include in:

Injury caused by

staircases

Moderate Possible High Assisting small children where required in going

up/down staircases

Using railing to balance where possible

No running up/down staircases

Staggered entrance to staircases

Staff closely monitoring behaviour whilst on

staircases

Low Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Adelaide Zoo Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, nformation,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Entering enclosures Catastrophic Rare High Adequate staff supervision

Assistance in viewing animals

Safety instructions

Children are not to enter enclosures unless directed to do

so by both venue and service staff

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Contamination –

petting zoo, unclean

surfaces, animal

products

Minor Possible High Adequate staff supervision

Strategic placement of eating times

Providing hand sanitiser

Safety talk

Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Minimum Ratio: 1:8

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Aquadome Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number:5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Water slides Catastrophic Possible Extreme Recommended height and age limit

Follow swimming centre guidelines

Safety talk around appropriate use

High Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Exposure to Staff

Major Almost

Certain

Extreme Use toilet policy

Educators to use cubicles for changing

Educators to change (where possible) before children

are instructed to exit the pool.

Moderate Staff Briefing

Drowning Catastrophic Possible Extreme 1:5 ratio

Strategically place educators around the venue

Safety talk about the pool rules and limitations

Life guards present

Knowing the children’s swimming abilities

Restriction of children 4years old – only allowed to

come if accompanied by a guardian for the entirety of

the excursion

High Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Injury caused by

entering the pool

inappropriately

Major Possible Extreme Staff actively supervising inside and outside the pool.

Staff enforcing swimming centres rules.

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Exposure to nudity Minor Likely High Select appropriate change room with less traffic,

where possible.

Staff guiding children to spend the least amount of

time as possible in change rooms.

High Staff Briefing

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Injury caused by use

of diving boards

Major Unlikely High We will follow venue guidelines around which

children have access to diving boards

Staff will actively monitor children using diving

boards

Children reminded to move safely to get to boards

(i.e. walking on wet steps)

No flips to be done off of diving boards

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:5

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Aviation Museum Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number:5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

All risks addressed in “Risks present in all Excursions”

Risk Assessment

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Beach House Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Drowning Catastrophic Possible Extreme Boundaries clearly outlined to children and supervised

closely.

Staff person to supervise bodies of water.

High Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Minimum Ratio: 1:8

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Big Vac Out Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 4 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with stakeholders – include in:

Ensuring the safety,

comfort and

wellbeing of 1000+

children and 125+

staff from a number

of different services

Catastrophic Likely Extreme All services in attendance will need to ensure a ratio

of 1:8 is maintained at all times as per booking

agreement

Staff who are working with children in a 1:1 capacity

are excluded from being assigned an attraction to

supervise

Director or nominee from each service will also be

excluded from being assigned an attraction to

supervise (they will be free to roam and take measures

to ensure the safety and comfort of their staff and

children)

An information package is provided to each service

attending the event and includes information such as:

rules and expectations for the day (for both staff and

children), OHS&W considerations and procedures,

supervision and support structures etc.

Moderate Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Booking Agreement

Information Package

Ensuring the safety,

comfort and

wellbeing of 1000+

children and 125+

staff from a number

of different services

Continued…

Catastrophic Likely Extreme Separate briefings will be conducted with staff and

children upon arrival

A quick tour of the site will be provided to each

service upon arrival to inform of location to toilets,

drink taps, shaded areas and staging area)

If a service’s policies and procedures differ to that of

the host services’, and where there is concern around

these differences, this should be discussed with the

organising committee prior to the day

Clear communication will be established with all staff

on site by ensuring all staff are aware of who they

report to, where first aid is conducted etc.

Moderate

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Fit and proper

persons are

supervising children

Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme All services are required to ensure their staff are fit

and proper for work with children prior to employing

them

If an issue arises during the event, the organising

committee will make the appropriate reports and

notifications

The number of staff and children present at the event

means it is extremely unlikely child abuse or neglect

will occur

Low Staff Briefing

Inclement Weather Moderate Possible High The booking agreement states that services

understand that they are to follow their own

policies and procedures with regards to extreme

weather

Where there are restrictions placed on attractions

linked with their public liability insurance these

restrictions will be adhered to

Services are aware that there will be drinking taps

available for both staff and child use

The host school’s groundsman will be contacted

prior to the day to ensure that no work which may

affect the site’s water supply is being carried out

on the day

Sunscreen application is the responsibility of each

individual service, however a limited amount will

be held at the staging area

Services are to follow their own policy with

regards to hats, however it is strongly

recommended that they are worn for the duration

of the event

In the event the organising committee makes the

decision to cancel the event due to inclement

weather, all services will be notified (full payment

is still required as per booking agreement)

Low Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Booking Agreement

Information Package

Happy Haven and

Settlers Farm Vac

Care Program

Package

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WH&S concerns

relating to 125+

staff, the majority of

which are not

familiar with the site

or the equipment

they are supervising

Major Possible Extreme A detailed information package has been provided to

all services, with the expectation that all staff working

on the day will read and have access to this

A tour of the site will be provided to each service

upon arrival

A detailed staff briefing will occur at the

commencement of each session, giving information

about the day’s events

Each attraction will have a document with

information specific to the safety and operational

instructions available for staff

At least one staff member for the host services

(Happy Haven and Settlers Farm) will be represented

at every attraction to support other staff

The staff member from Happy Haven or Settlers

Farm will have access to radios to assist in

communicating issues, ask questions of the

organising committee, request support etc.

Most attractions are operated by the owner/employee

of that attraction who will have intricate knowledge

of the safety and operational requirements of the

attraction

Moderate Staff Briefing

Information Package

WH&S concerns

relating to 125+

staff, the majority of

which are not

familiar with the site

or the equipment

they are supervising

Major Possible Extreme An individual risk assessment will be conducted on

all attractions

Careful consideration will be given to the placement

of attractions to minimise the risk of tripping over

power cables etc.

Attraction operators will be required to set up prior to

the commencement of the event

Moderate

Local Government

Requirements

Minor Possible Moderate In the way the event has been set up, and in

appropriate site selection, there are no special local

government requirements we are required to meet

Low

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Regional Office has

given its approval,

and the DECD

media department

has been notified of

the event

Minor Almost

Certain

High Notify

Lynn Hare (8226 7998) – DECD Media Department

Karen Schulz (8256 8111) – Regional Office

Robyn from Central Office

Low

Ensuring staff are

aware of the identity

of the children they

are supervising and

are aware of any

special health

support planning,

dietary, social or

emotional needs of

each child (such as

the need for food,

drink, rest,

comforting) during

the course of the

day while still

maintaining

supervision of an

attraction

Major Almost

Certain

Extreme Staff from all services will be strategically spread

throughout the site (i.e. when allocating services the

attractions they need to provide staff for, one service

won’t have all their staff at one attraction)

The Director or nominee will be able to ‘float’ and

monitor their children

125+ staff will be present on one oval and in one hall,

meaning there will be plenty of knowledge and

experience in working with children on the look-out

to ensure needs are met

Prior to the day, services may contact the organising

committee to discuss any concerns they may have

about a particular child or group of children

Staff will be able to contact the organising committee

on the day in order to get in touch with their Director

or Staff Member in Charge if necessary

The briefing will include the types of things to look

out for to ensure each child’s welfare in maintained

There will be plenty of staff at each attraction to

ensure adequate supervision is maintained at all times

Moderate Staff Briefing

Information Package

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Ensuring children

remain within the

fenced area

Catastrophic Possible Extreme Settlers Farm school has been specifically selected to

host for its facilities and layout

The school is entirely fenced off with lockable gates

(which will remain locked throughout the entire day,

and will only be opened to let services arrive/depart)

– access to keys will be restricted to members of the

organising committee

The layout of the school is such that the oval and hall

(where the attractions will be set up), as well as toilet,

drinking and shade facilities are all in close proximity

to each other, so with 125+ staff, it will be easy to

identify if a child is going to an unsupervised area

All services are advised that their staff will not be

permitted to leave the site during the day

Moderate Information Package

Ensuring only

children in the care

of attending services

are in the fenced

area

Moderate Possible High The above mentioned measures relating to fencing

and gates will prevent members of the general public

from entering

A staff member from the host sites will be on hand to

allow services to enter/exit the site

Services arriving will be provided with wrist bands so

that it is easily identifiable if they are permitted on

site – staff will be instructed to report persons without

a wrist band to the organising committee

Moderate Staff Briefing

Information Package

Child Briefing

Ability to conduct a

roll call

Moderate Possible High The Director or nominee of individual services will

be responsible for conducting roll calls for their

service

Moderate Information Package

Facilities and safety

issues

Moderate Unlikely Moderate There will be adequate access to toilets and drink taps

The toilets will be monitored to ensure they are

hygienic and that they are replenished with

consumables

All staff will be instructed to report hazards to the

organising committee

The site is a DECD site, with well-maintained

facilities

Low Staff Briefing

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Emergency

procedures and first

aid

Catastrophic Possible Extreme The staff member in charge of the organising

committee will issue instructions in the case of an

emergency – a vest will identify them as the person in

charge and a megaphone will be on hand

Each service will be responsible for ensuring they

have a list of their children who attending the

excursion

1st aid will be administered from a central point

which will be known to all staff, and Directors will be

informed of 1st aid applied to children at their service

MFS and St Johns have been invited to attend

In the event of an emergency, all children and staff

must follow the instructions of the staff member in

charge of the organising committee

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Information Package

Various policies and

procedures (UV

protection, food and

drink, behaviour

etc.) of different

services are

followed in relation

to each child

Minor Likely High Children should follow the policies and procedures of

their own service

As staff from each service will be spread out between

attractions, they will be able to enforce their service’s

policies and expectations to children within their

vicinity

Low Information Package

Insurance Coverage Major Unlikely High All attraction operators have public liability insurance

The Big Vac Out is covered under DECD insurance

as it is an excursion that has had a thorough risk

assessment conducted and has been approved by the

host services’ Governing Councils

Low Information Package

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Animal Nursery Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 4 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with stakeholders – include in:

Interactions with

animals

Minor Possible Moderate Children encouraged to interact appropriately with

animals (quiet, no sudden movements, not trying to scare

animals etc.)

Children from Happy Haven and Settlers will need to

wash their hands before eating

Following attraction operator instructions

Limit the number of children allowed in the pen at once

Low Instructions

given by staff

supervising and

attraction

operator

Services are

given a list of

activities on

their invite and

in information

pack

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Arcade Games Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number:4 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with stakeholders – include in:

Tripping over cables Minor Possible Moderate Cables will be tidy and out of the way wherever possible

– arcades will be as close to the outlet as possible to

reduce the length the cables are stretched

Children will be encouraged and reminded not to be

walking around near cables

Low Instructions/

reminders given

throughout the

day

Playing with cables

/ power points

Moderate Unlikely Moderate Children are not permitted to turn any arcades on/off, or

unplug/plug in arcades

Low Instructions/

reminders given

throughout the

day

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Belly Bumpers Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 4 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with stakeholders – include in:

Slips, trips, falls –

‘contact’ activity

Moderate Unlikely Moderate The ‘bumper’ itself acts as a protectant, when kids fall

over in it, it is with reduced impact and force

Staff will directly supervise the use of belly bumpers

Site selection for use of belly bumpers will be

appropriate for use

Low Instructions/

reminders given

throughout the

day

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Chair-o-Plane Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 4 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with stakeholders – include in:

Injury caused by use

of attraction

Major Unlikely Extreme Children will follow instructions of the operator of the

attraction at all times except when the supervising staff

member gives different instructions

Supervising staff will follow and enforce all instructions

given by the operator of the attraction unless they have

reason to believe doing so would put children/staff/

volunteers/visitors at risk of harm

Attraction operator has public liability insurance

Set up of attraction will occur before commencement of

event

High Child briefing

Instructions/

reminders given

throughout the

day

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Excursion: Face Painting Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 1 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with stakeholders – include in:

Allergic reactions

caused by paint

Minor Unlikely Low Services know that face painting is one of the attractions

as it is in their information package – if they have any

concerns regarding allergic reactions to the face paint

they are encouraged to contact the planning committee

prior to the day as well as talking to the possibly affected

child about the risk

Low Information

package

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Juke Box Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 4 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with stakeholders – include in:

Tripping over cables Minor Possible Moderate Cables will be tidy and out of the way wherever possible

– the juke box will be as close to the outlet as possible to

reduce the length the cables are stretched

Children will be encouraged and reminded not to be

walking around near cables

Low Instructions/

reminders given

throughout the

day

Playing with cables

/ power points

Moderate Unlikely Moderate Children are not permitted to turn juke box on/off, or

unplug/plug in juke box

Low Instructions/

reminders given

throughout the

day

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Mega Bounce Date of Development: May 2014 Issue Number: 3 Review Date: May 2014

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with stakeholders – include in:

Injury caused by use

of Mega Bounce

(jumping)

Minor Possible Moderate Children will follow instructions of the operator of the

attraction at all times except when the supervising staff

member gives different instructions

Supervising staff will follow and enforce all instructions

given by the operator of the attraction unless they have

reason to believe doing so would put children/staff/

volunteers/visitors at risk of harm

Attraction operator has public liability insurance

Set up of attraction will occur before commencement of

event

Number of children allowed on at once will be restricted

to ensure safe use

Low Child briefing

Instructions/

reminders given

throughout the

day

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Rocking Tug Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 4 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with stakeholders – include in:

Injury caused by use

of attraction

Major Unlikely Extreme Children will follow instructions of the operator of the

attraction at all times except when the supervising staff

member gives different instructions

Supervising staff will follow and enforce all instructions

given by the operator of the attraction unless they have

reason to believe doing so would put children/staff/

volunteers/visitors at risk of harm

Attraction operator has public liability insurance

Set up of attraction will occur before commencement of

event

High Child briefing

Instructions/

reminders given

throughout the

day

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Excursion: Super Slide Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 1 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with stakeholders – include in:

Injury caused by

stairs

Moderate Possible High Assisting small children where required in going

up/down stairs

Using railing to balance where possible

No running up/down stairs

Staff closely monitoring behaviour whilst on stairs

Low Instructions/

reminders given

throughout the

day

Injury caused by use

of attraction

Major Unlikely Extreme Children will follow instructions of the operator of the

attraction at all times except when the supervising staff

member gives different instructions

Supervising staff will follow and enforce all instructions

given by the operator of the attraction unless they have

reason to believe doing so would put children/staff/

volunteers/visitors at risk of harm

Attraction operator has public liability insurance

Set up of attraction will occur before commencement of

event

High Child briefing

Instructions/

reminders given

throughout the

day

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Tea Cup Ride Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 4 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with stakeholders – include in:

Injury caused by use

of attraction

Major Unlikely Extreme Children will follow instructions of the operator of the

attraction at all times except when the supervising staff

member gives different instructions

Supervising staff will follow and enforce all instructions

given by the operator of the attraction unless they have

reason to believe doing so would put children/staff/

volunteers/visitors at risk of harm

Attraction operator has public liability insurance

Set up of attraction will occur before commencement of

event

High Child briefing

Instructions/

reminders given

throughout the

day

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Wheelie Kids Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 1 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with stakeholders – include in:

Crashing / being hit

by cart

Minor Unlikely Low Speed of the carts is limited to reduce possible

impact/force

Children are not permitted to be on the track unless they

are in carts (no driving until everyone is either in their

cart or off the track)

Children will follow instructions of the operator of the

attraction at all times except when the supervising staff

member gives different instructions

Supervising staff will follow and enforce all instructions

given by the operator of the attraction unless they have

reason to believe doing so would put children/staff/

volunteers/visitors at risk of harm

Attraction operator has public liability insurance

Low Instructions given

by staff

supervising and

attraction operator

Services are given

a list of activities

on their invite and

in information

pack

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Excursion: Wipeout Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 4 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence

Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with stakeholders – include in:

Injury caused by use

of attraction

Major Unlikely Extreme Children will follow instructions of the operator of the

attraction at all times except when the supervising staff

member gives different instructions

Supervising staff will follow and enforce all instructions given

by the operator of the attraction unless they have reason to

believe doing so would put children/staff/ volunteers/visitors at

risk of harm

Attraction operator has public liability insurance

Set up of attraction will occur before commencement of event

High Child briefing

Instructions/

reminders given

throughout the

day

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Excursion: Birdwood Motor Museum Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number:5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Bushfire Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Check bushfire ratings prior to departure

Liaise with venue to determine course of action in the

case of a bushfire threat / bushfire

Staff to have mobile phones in case of emergency

Emergency evacuation and lockdown procedures to be

followed if required

Carefully planned bus route in the case of possible

bushfire threat

Cancellation of excursion if necessary

High Staff Briefing

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Bowling Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, nformation,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Being hit by a

bowling ball

Moderate Likely High Safety talk

Educating children on proper use of bowling ball

Not allowing children to bring their own bowling balls

Selecting correct ball weight

Appropriate behaviour near ball return

Limiting number of balls per lane

1 child only permitted on runway unless at supervising

staff’s discretion

Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Children not

directly supervised

while in the toilets

Catastrophic Possible Extreme Request for lanes being used located in close proximity to

toilets

High Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Minimum Ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Bubbles Play Cafe Issue Number: 5 Date of Development: May 2015 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

All risks addressed in “Risks present in all Excursions”

Risk Assessment

Child/ Staff ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Café Primo Issue Date of Development: May 2015

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Food allergies Major Possible Extreme Staff made aware/monitor children with known allergies

Take required medications and individual health support

plans

Foods that may be of issue identified

Discussion with child about appropriate/inappropriate foods

High Staff Briefing

Parent Program

Burns from hot

surfaces

Minor Possible Moderate Staff supervision

Demonstration of safe practices

Assistance for younger children

Low Staff Briefing

Child/ Staff ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Narnu Farm Camp Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 4 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Loading the bus Moderate Possible High Children load bags onto the bus under the supervision

of staff.

No heavy items placed on the racks above the seats.

Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Interactions with

animals

Minor Possible Moderate Instructions around appropriate interactions (quiet, no

sudden movements, not trying to scare animals etc.)

Washing hands after feeding animals and before the

children eat

Low Child Briefing

Sleeping

arrangements

Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Staff have current criminal history screening

Staff may sleep in dorm with same gender children

Children will share dorms with others of same gender

Dorms will be in as close a proximity as possible

Children are not allowed into the dorm of other children

for any reason

If children need to leave their dorm after lights out (i.e.

to go to the toilet), they must inform a staff member

High Child Briefing

Horse riding Major Unlikely High Staff and children to follow directions given by venue

operator

High Child Briefing

Emotional strain Moderate Possible High Service will have a phone with parent contact details in

the case of a child wanting to contact their family

Children to have some but not total control over

selection of dorm rooms

Staff will support children who seem to be having

issues with homesickness

Low Child Briefing

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Free time Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Clear boundaries / rules outlined to children

Set times for return

Staff to patrol camp site, with more regular check-ups

on areas of greater risk (children in larger groups,

children with behavioural issues, play equipment etc.)

Service will attempt to seek out what children are

intending to do to assist with effective supervision

Structured activities may be offered during this time if

deemed necessary

Children educated as to how to act responsibly when

given free time

High Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Movement away

from camp site

Major Unlikely High During periods where the service travels by foot away

from the campsite, a staff member will lead the group

During these times, the staff member will consider and

act upon risks such as crossing roads, walking along

public footpaths, walking in areas such as up and down

steps, through bush terrain etc.

Moderate Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Exposure to staff Moderate Unlikely Moderate Children to have designated times for showering –

Where possible staff to shower at a different time to

that of children

Shower facilities include private cubicles

Low Staff Briefing

Injury caused by use

of rock climbing

wall at Greenhills

Major Possible Extreme Wearing appropriate footwear

Not tampering with harness

Follow instructions by venue staff

Venue to supervise use of all equipment and ensure

safety for children and staff

Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Vac Care Program

Children not under

direct supervision

when traversing

Greenhills

Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Children must move in pairs

Strategic placement of staff to minimise time children

are not directly supervised and to effectively supervise

equipment

Only having certain areas of the park open to minimise

space not under direct supervision if determined as

necessary (depending on group dynamics)

High Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

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Injury caused by

archery

Moderate Possible High Children and staff to obey venue rules and instructions

given by venue staff

Children encouraged to wear protective equipment

provided

Moderate Child Briefing

Illness from food Major Possible Extreme Staff to follow safe food handling and storage

procedures

Staff to be aware of children’s food allergies when

planning the menu and food challenge items

Children directly monitored during food challenges

Epi-Pen/medication on site if applicable

Medication plans are in place

Our service to have private use of cooking facilities to

easily maintain hygiene

Moderate Staff Briefing

Drowning Major Unlikely High Boundaries clearly outlined to children and supervised

closely

Staff actively supervising when children are on

paddleboats to ensure safe and responsible use, correct

number of people on the boat etc.

Staff are trained in CPR

Children to wear life vests whilst on paddle boats

Children and staff to follow instructions from venue

during surfing

1:5 ratio during all water based activities

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Negative

interactions with the

public

Moderate Possible High Selection of sleeping/living quarters to be as private as

possible

Informing children to stick to clearly marked paths (i.e.

not walk between the public’s living areas)

Informing members of the public who walk through our

living areas that they are not to do so

Effective supervision to reduce likelihood of negative

interactions (e.g. through excessive noise, arguments

between our children and children of the general public

etc.)

Educating children as to how to interact appropriately

and positively with the public

Low Child Briefing

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Hit with golf ball or

golf club

Minor Likely High Children reminded of correct way to use golf clubs

Staff to supervise mini golf effectively – with attention

paid to how much force is being used to hit

Children to remain off course while others have their

shots

Low Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Snake bite/ bee

sting/ allergic

reaction to insect

bite etc.

Major Likely Extreme Staff to inspect areas prior to use and constantly scan

area for risks.

Children to be briefed about the dangers of coming into

contact with snakes/spiders/bees etc and to alert staff if

these creatures are seen.

Stay to clearly marked paths where hazards are easily

visible.

If a threat is located in area staff to close the area down

until the threat passes.

Knowledge of children with allergies

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Slips, trips and falls Moderate Unlikely Moderate Children must wear appropriate footwear/ clothing

during active play and activities

Children instructed to stay to paths to avoid injury

when bush walking, during free time etc.

Low Vac Care Program

Child Briefing

Suggested Staff:Child Ratio: 1:8 and 1:5 for swimming activities

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: West Beach Caravan Park Camp Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 4 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Loading the bus Moderate Possible High Staff put bags on the bus.

No heavy items placed on the racks above the seats.

Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Emotional strain Moderate Possible High Service will have a phone with parent contact details

in the case of a child wanting to contact their family

Children to have some but not total control over

selection of dorm rooms

Staff will support children who seem to be having

issues with homesickness

Low Child Briefing

Free time Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Clear boundaries / rules outlined to children

Set times for return

Staff to patrol camp site, with more regular check-

ups on areas of greater risk (children in larger

groups, children with behavioural issues, play

equipment etc.)

Children educated as to how to act responsibly

when given free time

Service will attempt to seek out what children are

intending to do to assist with effective supervision

Structured activities may be offered during this

time if deemed necessary

High Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Sleeping

arrangements

Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Staff have current criminal history screening

Staff may sleep in dorm with same gender children

Children will share dorms with others of same gender

Dorms will be in as close a proximity as possible

Children are not allowed into the dorm of other

children for any reason

If children need to leave their dorm after lights out

(i.e. to go to the toilet), they must inform a staff

member

High Child Briefing

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Movement away

from camp site

Major Unlikely High During periods where the service travels by foot away

from the campsite, a staff member will lead the group

During these times, the staff member will consider

and act upon risks such as crossing roads, walking

along public footpaths, walking in areas such as up

and down steps, through bush terrain etc.

Moderate Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Toilet and shower

facilities

Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Designated toilet block to be checked regularly for

hygiene and general safety

Designated block chosen with private shower cubicles

for privacy

Children need to move in pairs

Children will be given designated times to have

showers

Staff to shower at a different time where possible

Children need to notify staff when using the toilet

(unless during free time in which case a staff member

will be strategically positioned

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Snack Bar Insignificant Likely Moderate Staff directly supervising children whilst in the snack

bar

Staff paying attention to hot food area for safety

Staff monitoring what children are purchasing for

appropriateness

Designated times given where staff and children will

visit snack bar

Low Staff Briefing

Negative

interactions with the

public

Moderate Possible High Selection of sleeping/living quarters to be as private as

possible

Informing children to stick to clearly marked paths

(i.e. not walk between the public’s living areas)

Informing members of the public who walk through

our living areas that they are not to do so

Effective supervision to reduce likelihood of negative

interactions (e.g. through excessive noise, arguments

between our children and children of the general

public etc.)

Educating children as to how to interact appropriately

and positively with the public

Low Child Briefing

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Drowning Major Unlikely High Boundaries clearly outlined to children and supervised

closely

Safety talk about swimming pool and aquatics

Staff actively supervising in and around the pool and

during aquatics.

Staff are trained in CPR

Ratio of 1:5 is maintained around water

Children to wear life vests during aquatics

Children only to walk along jetty during fishing time

No leaning on or over jetty during fishing

Designated time given to children as to when they are

allowed in the pools

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Injury from Ten Pin

Bowling

Moderate Possible High Safety talk

Educating children on proper use of bowling ball

Not allowing children to bring their own bowling balls

Selecting correct ball weight

Appropriate behaviour near ball return

Limiting number of balls per lane

1 child only permitted on runway unless at

supervising staff’s discretion

Moderate Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Illness from food Major Possible Extreme Staff to follow safe food handling and storage

procedures

Staff to be aware of children’s food allergies when

planning the menu and food challenge items

Children directly monitored during food challenges

Epi-Pen/medication on site if applicable

Medication plans are in place

Our service to have private use of cooking facilities to

easily maintain hygiene

Moderate Staff Briefing

Hit with golf ball or

golf club

Minor Likely High Children reminded of correct way to use golf clubs

Staff to supervise mini golf effectively – with

attention paid to how much force is being used to hit

Children to remain off course while others have their

shots

Low Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

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Injured by hook or

blade while fishing

Major Unlikely High Children encouraged to spread out whilst casting

Adequate staff supervision

Children to wear enclosed footwear

Correct casting techniques taught and displayed

Children encouraged to be aware of surroundings and

not to walk/stand closely behind those ready to cast

Fishing knives to remain in tackle box when not in use

– knives to be confiscated if used inappropriately

Maintain 1:5 ratio

Low Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Injury sustained

from poisonous fish

Major Unlikely High Children to be briefed about the dangers of incorrectly

handling fish.

Select a fishing location where we are unlikely to

encounter poisonous fish.

Low Child Briefing

Snake bite/ bee

sting/ allergic

reaction to insect

bite etc.

Major Likely Extreme Staff to inspect areas prior to use and constantly scan

area for risks.

Children to be briefed about the dangers of coming

into contact with snakes/spiders/bees etc and to alert

staff if these creatures are seen.

Stay to clearly marked paths where hazards are easily

visible.

If a threat is located in area staff to close the area

down until the threat passes.

Knowledge of children with allergies

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Suggested Staff:Child Ratio: 1:8 and 1:5 for swimming activities

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Woodhouse Camp Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 4 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Loading the bus Moderate Possible High Children load bags onto the bus under the supervision

of staff.

No heavy items placed on the racks above the seats.

Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Exposure to staff Moderate Unlikely Moderate Our service to have access to private toileting/shower

facilities

Children to have designated times for showering

Where possible staff to shower at a different time to

that of children

Shower facilities include private cubicles

Low Staff Briefing

Getting injured by

equipment/climbers

at rock climbing

wall

Minor Possible Moderate Outlining clear boundaries so that others are well clear Low Child Briefing

Injury caused by

rock climbing wall

or flying fox

Major Possible Extreme Wearing appropriate footwear

Not tampering with harness

Harness knots checked by staff

Follow instructions by venue staff

Staff only ones belaying the children

Venue to supervise use of all equipment and ensure

safety for children and staff

Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Vac Care Program

Sleeping

arrangements

Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Staff have current criminal history screening

Staff may sleep in dorm with same gender children

Children will share dorms with others of same gender

Dorms will be in as close a proximity as possible

Children are not allowed into the dorm of other

children for any reason

If children need to leave their dorm after lights out

(i.e. to go to the toilet), they must inform a staff

member

High Child Briefing

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Emotional strain Moderate Possible High Service will have a phone with parent contact details

in the case of a child wanting to contact their family

Children to have some but not total control over

selection of dorm rooms

Staff will support children who seem to be having

issues with homesickness

Low Child Briefing

Free time Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Clear boundaries / rules outlined to children

Set times for return

Staff to patrol camp site, with more regular check-

ups on areas of greater risk (children in larger

groups, children with behavioural issues, play

equipment etc.)

Children educated as to how to act responsibly when

given free time

Service will attempt to seek out what children are

intending to do to assist with effective supervision

Structured activities may be offered during this time

if deemed necessary

High Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Movement away

from camp site

Major Unlikely High During periods where the service travels by foot

away from the campsite, a staff member will lead the

group

During these times, the staff member will consider

and act upon risks such as crossing roads, walking

along public footpaths, walking in areas such as up

and down steps, through bush terrain etc.

Moderate Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Injury caused by

obstacle

Moderate Possible High Group reading safety instructions on obstacles

Appropriate footwear worn

Using obstacles as they are intended

Not using obstacles that have been closed off

Having groups spaced out, and having enough gaps in

between children using obstacles

Staff doing hazard checks as they move around the

course – being vigilant in ensuring the environment is

safe

Moderate Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Vac Care Program

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Bushfire Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Check bushfire ratings prior to departure

Liaise with venue to determine course of action in the

case of a bushfire threat / bushfire

Staff to have mobile phones in case of emergency

Emergency evacuation and lockdown procedures to

be followed if required

Carefully planned bus route in the case of possible

bushfire threat

Cancellation/ postponement of camp if necessary

High Staff Briefing

Injury inflicted by

laser gun

Minor Possible Moderate Children to be reminded of appropriate use of laser

guns prior to beginning

Choice of most appropriate laser gun (i.e. size and

weight)

Safety instructions given by venue

Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Illness from food Major Possible Extreme Staff to follow safe food handling and storage

procedures

Staff to be aware of children’s food allergies when

planning the menu and food challenge items

Children directly monitored during food challenges

Epi-Pen/medication on site if applicable

Medication plans are in place

Our service to have private use of cooking facilities

to easily maintain hygiene

Moderate Staff Briefing

Negative

interactions with the

public

Moderate Unlikely High Private living quarters well away from other living

areas means it is unlikely we will come into contact

with many members of the public

Educating children as to how to interact appropriately

and positively with the public

Low Child Briefing

Hit with golf ball or

golf club

Minor Likely High Children reminded of correct way to use golf clubs

Staff to supervise mini golf effectively – with

attention paid to how much force is being used to hit

Children to remain off course while others have their

shots

Low Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

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Snake bite/ bee

sting/ allergic

reaction to insect

bite etc.

Major Likely Extreme Staff to inspect areas prior to use and constantly scan

area for risks.

Children to be briefed about the dangers of coming

into contact with snakes/spiders/bees etc and to alert

staff if these creatures are seen.

Stay to clearly marked paths where hazards are easily

visible.

If a threat is located in area staff to close the area

down until the threat passes.

Knowledge of children with allergies

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Slips, trips and falls Moderate Unlikely Moderate Children must wear appropriate footwear/ clothing

during active play and activities

Children instructed to stay to paths to avoid injury

when bush walking, during free time etc.

Low Vac Care Program

Child Briefing

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Excursion: Camp Fire Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number:5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Burns Major Possible Extreme Ensure that there is a boundary around the fire.

Ensure children know not to enter the boundary

Only the staff to open and close the door to the fire

basket

Only the use of long tongs are to be used.

Educators to maintain direct supervision at all times.

Only 10 children at a time to be surrounding the fire.

Children to be seated where possible/appropriate

High Educator Briefing

Fire getting out of

control

Major Unlikely High Have a fire extinguisher available and running water

(hose), so it is directly on hand if needed

Ensure an educator is aware how to use the

extinguisher.

High Educator Briefing

Slips / trips / falls Minor Likely High Ensure areas are free from debris.

Ensure the area isn’t over crowded and children are

seated where possible/ appropriate.

Low Educator Briefing

Asthma attack Major Possible Extreme Trained First Aiders are available. First Aid kits near

the site

Asthma puffer available (smoke)

Encourage children to not stay in the smoke.

High Educator Briefing

Behaviour

Management of

unruly students

Insignificant Likely Low Students will be withdrawn from the area..

Parents may be called to collect children, if behaviour is

unacceptable/unsafe.

Staff know the behaviour management procedures

Low Educator Briefing

Child Briefing

Infection Control

and Food Hygiene

Major Possible Extreme Children and staff to wash and sterilize their hands

before eating. Children reminded, If hand washing

facilities not available, Bacterial hand gel provided.

Food is to be served at the required temp to prevent

infection.

High Educator Briefing

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Teepee falling Minor Possible Moderate Educators to guide and support children making a

tepee

Educators to supervise children playing in and

around the teepee

Low

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:8 around the camp fire

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Central Markets Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 4 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Getting lost using

public transport

Catastrophic Possible Extreme Staff to do head count every time as children get on/off

public transport, or through busy thoroughfares

Restricting access to carriages

Staff to give warning as to when the group is getting

on/off

Clear instructions given to staff and children when

moving about/on/off transport

High Staff Briefing,

Child Briefing

Missing Child Catastrophic Possible Extreme Children move as a group with their staff member at all

times when heading out in small groups

High Staff Briefing,

Child Briefing

Injury from crossing

roads

Catastrophic Possible Extreme Using pedestrian crossings where possible

Clear instructions given to children and staff prior to

crossing

Staff to spread out to effectively supervise group

High Staff Briefing,

Child Briefing

Minimum Ratio: 1:5

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Challenge Hill Date of Development: May 2015 Review Date: May 2016 Issue Number: 4

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Snake/insect bites Major Possible Extreme Appropriate clothing/footwear

Mobile phones for staff

First aid training/equipment for staff

Safety talk

Constant monitoring for hazards

Boundaries (staying to paths, places where hazards are

easily visible)

High Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Bushfire Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Check bushfire ratings prior to departure

Liaise with venue to determine course of action in the

case of a bushfire threat / bushfire

Staff to have mobile phones in case of emergency

Emergency evacuation and lockdown procedures to be

followed if required

Carefully planned bus route in the case of possible

bushfire threat

Cancellation of excursion if necessary

High Staff Briefing

Injury caused by

obstacle

Moderate Possible High Group reading safety instructions on obstacles

Venue representative giving safety talk to group

Appropriate footwear worn

Using obstacles as they are intended

Not using obstacles that have been closed off

Having groups spaced out, and having enough gap in

between children using obstacles

Staff doing hazard checks as they move around the

course – being vigilant in ensuring the environment is

safe

Moderate Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Info in Vac

program about

appropriate

footwear

Minimum Ratio: 1:8

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Excursion: Charlies Diner Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 6 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Food allergies Major Possible Extreme Staff made aware/monitor children with known allergies

Take required medications and individual health support

plans

Foods that may be of issue identified

Discussion with child about appropriate/inappropriate

foods

Moderate Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Parent Program

Burns from hot

surfaces

Minor Possible Moderate Staff supervision

Demonstration of safe practices

Assistance for younger children

Low Staff Briefing

Environmental

hazards- slips, trips

and falls

Minor Possible Moderate Staff constantly monitoring hazards – in particular food

and beverage spills (inform restaurant staff and monitor

area until cleaned)

Low Staff Briefing

Minimum Ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Christmas Lunch Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 3 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Child/ Staff ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Cinemas Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 6 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Environmental

hazards- slips, trips

and falls

Minor Possible Moderate Groups are to wait in the foyer Low Child Briefing

Walking between

cinema and

playground

Catastrophic Possible Extreme Travelling in smaller, more manageable groups

Clear communication between staff and children when

crossing roads and walking along footpaths

Staff to position themselves strategically when crossing

roads to limit the danger to children

Staying to one side of the footpath, generally furthest

from the road

Staying within painted lines when crossing roads

Only crossing on green lights wherever there is a

pedestrian crossing

High Child Briefing

Minimum Ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: City Scramble Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 4 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Crossing Roads Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Reduced ratio of 1:5

Limited need to cross roads

Staff to ensure safe practices when crossing roads

Only cross roads at traffic lights with pedestrian

crossing

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Children not

directly supervised

while in the toilets

Catastrophic Possible Extreme Children move as a group with their educator at all

times

If staff need to use the toilet and cannot wait until a

break period, they will meet up where possible with

another group to aid with supervision

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Missing child Catastrophic Possible Extreme Reduced ratio 1:5

Restricting to 9+ children

Children to remain with group at all times

Groups are given a map with boundaries explained

Centre point where ‘challenges’ are conducted are

known to groups

Groups need to go to the information booth as a part of

their challenges and can use this as a safe point

Strategic selection of staff with groups

High

Use of public

transport

Catastrophic Possible Extreme Children to remain with group at all times

1:5 ratio

Staff to count children as they get on/off public

transport

Clear communication between staff and children in

knowing when to get off

Children to sit where there are seats available

High Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Child/ Staff ratio: 1:5

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Excursion: Cleland Wildlife Park Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 4 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Interactions with

animals

Minor Possible Moderate Instructions around appropriate interactions (quiet, no

sudden movements, not trying to scare animals etc.)

Washing hands after feeding animals and before the

children eat

Staying within park boundaries and not entering

‘private’ animal enclosures

Follow park staff instructions

Low Child Briefing

Entering enclosures Major Rare High Adequate staff supervision

Assistance in viewing animals

Safety instructions

Children are not to enter out of bounds enclosures (i.e.

enclosures with walls or fences where the general

public cannot enter)

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Bushfire Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Check bushfire ratings prior to departure

Liaise with venue to determine course of action in the

case of a bushfire threat / bushfire

Staff to have mobile phones in case of emergency

Emergency evacuation and lockdown procedures to

be followed if required

Carefully planned bus route in the case of possible

bushfire threat

Cancellation of excursion if necessary

High

Minimum Ratio: 1:10

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Glenelg- Day at the bay Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 3 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Drowning Catastrophic Possible Extreme Strict boundaries in place

Reduced ratio 1:5 when going near or in water

Children allowed to go in water up to ankle deep

No running when walking along jetty

Restricting excursion to 9+ children

High Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Missing child

Catastrophic Possible Extreme Limiting the excursion to children 9 years and older

Staff to do head count every time as children get

on/off public transport, or through busy

thoroughfares

Children move as a group with their staff member at

all times when heading out in small groups

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Injury caused by

fishing apparatus

(general public’s

equipment)

Minor Unlikely Low Children to wear footwear when walking along the

jetty

Staff to be monitoring for hazards and instructing

children of what to be mindful of (e.g. hooks, bait,

people casting off etc.)

Low Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Minimum Ratio: 1:8

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Fasta Pasta Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number:5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks 4. Evaluate Risks 5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Food allergies Major Possible Extreme Staff made aware/monitor children with known

allergies

Take required medications and individual health

support plans

Foods that may be of issue identified

Discussion with child about appropriate/inappropriate

foods

Moderate Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Parent Program

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Fishing Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Mosquito Bites Insignificant Likely Moderate Children are encouraged to wear full length clothing.

Children are encouraged to bring insect repellent where

available.

Low Parent Program

Child Briefing

Info in the Vac

Program

Drowning Catastrophic Possible Extreme Boundaries clearly outlined to children and supervised

closely. Children not to run near water edge with

boundary line explained

Children not to climb on fences, jetty etc

Restricted to 9+ children

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Injured by hook Major Unlikely High Children encouraged to spread out whilst casting.

Adequate staff supervision.

Correct casting techniques taught and displayed.

Children to wear appropriate footwear

Children encouraged to keep possessions tidy (must not

have hooks or dangerous objects spread out on floor)

Low Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Cut with fishing

knife

Minor Unlikely Low Kids to keep fishing knives in tackle box when not in

use

Staff discretion to confiscate if deemed necessary

Low Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Injury sustained

from poisonous fish

Major Unlikely High Children to be briefed about the dangers of incorrectly

handling fish.

Selection of site – highly unlikely to be poisonous fish

present

Low Child Briefing

Contamination Major Possible Extreme Children instructed to wash hands before eating

Hand sanitiser available to children

Strategic placement of eating times

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Minimum Ratio: 1:8

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Excursion: Fremont Park & Elizabeth Shopping Centre Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 4 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Missing child

Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Staff and children moving as a group through centre (and

restricted to 9+ children)

Strategic selection and formation of groups to reduce

behaviour issues

High Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Children exposed to

inappropriate shop

wares

Moderate Possible High Staff to assess appropriateness of stores to enter

Staff to monitor what children are looking at/buying in

stores

Low Staff Briefing

Drowning Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Children closely supervised when near bodies of water

Set times when staff and children go near the water –

children not allowed to go near water as they please

No running around bodies of water

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Crossing the road Catastrophic Possible Extreme Restricted to 9+ children

Breaking entire group up into smaller groups

Using traffic light crossings

High Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Snake/insect bites Major Possible Extreme Appropriate clothing/footwear

First aid training/equipment for staff

Safety talk

Constant monitoring for hazards

Boundaries (staying to paths, places where hazards are

easily visible)

High Child Briefing

Minimum Ratio: 1:10

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Giant Rocking Horse Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 3 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Snake/insect bites Major Possible Extreme Appropriate clothing/footwear

Mobile phones for staff

First aid training/equipment for staff

Safety talk

Constant monitoring for hazards

Checking of areas before use

Boundaries (staying to paths, places where hazards are

easily visible)

High Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Interactions with

animals

Minor Possible Moderate Instructions around appropriate interactions (quiet, no

sudden movements, not trying to scare animals etc.)

Low Child Briefing

Contamination –

petting zoo, unclean

surfaces, animal

products

Minor Possible High Adequate staff supervision

Strategic placement of eating times

Providing hand sanitiser

Safety talk

Instructing children to wash hands once exited the

animal enclosure

Moderate Child Briefing

Injury caused by

climbing the horse

Minor Unlikely Low Staff supervising closely when climbing ladders

Kids in smaller groups when going through the horse

Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Injury caused by

falling from the

horse

Major Unlikely Extreme One at a time on ladders when climbing down

Children not to sit/lean over barricade at top

High Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Minimum Ratio: 1:8

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Gorge Wildlife Reserve Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 3 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Interactions with

animals

Minor Possible Moderate Instructions around appropriate interactions (quiet, no

sudden movements, not trying to scare animals etc.)

Washing hands after feeding animals and before the

children eat

Staying within park boundaries and not entering

animal enclosures

Follow park staff instructions

Low Child Briefing

Entering enclosures Catastrophic Rare High Adequate staff supervision

Assistance in viewing animals

Safety instructions

Children are not to enter out of bounds enclosures (i.e.

enclosures with walls or fences where the general

public cannot enter)

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Bushfire Catastrophic Possible Extreme Check bushfire ratings prior to departure

Liaise with venue to determine course of action in the

case of a bushfire threat / bushfire

Staff to have mobile phones in case of emergency

Emergency evacuation and lockdown procedures to

be followed if required

Carefully planned bus route in the case of possible

bushfire threat

Cancellation of excursion if necessary

High

Minimum Ratio: 1:10

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Greenhills Adventure Park Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 4 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Hit with golf ball or

golf club

Minor Likely High Children reminded/shown correct way to use golf

clubs.

Staff to supervise mini golf effectively.

Low Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Drowning Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Canoes out of bounds

Children must wear a life jacket when on the water

No running around the water

Staff to supervise closely

High Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Children not under

direct supervision

when traversing the

park

Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme 9+ able to walk around the park but must go in pairs

8- children must go around the park in groups with

an educator

Strategic placement of staff to minimise time

children are not directly supervised and to

effectively supervise equipment

Only having certain areas of the park open to

minimise space not under direct supervision

High Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Injury caused by

rock climbing wall

Minor Possible Moderate Venue staff to belay

Children not climbing given boundaries so as to

avoid being hit by climbers or equipment

Appropriate footwear required to climb

Low Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Injury caused by

archery

Moderate Possible High Children and staff to obey venue rules and

instructions given by venue staff

Children encouraged to wear protective equipment

provided

Moderate Child Briefing

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Snake/insect bites Major Possible Extreme Appropriate clothing/footwear

Mobile phones for staff

First aid training/equipment for staff

Safety talk

Constant monitoring for hazards

Boundaries (staying to paths, places where hazards

are easily visible)

High Child Breifing

Bushfire Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Check bushfire ratings prior to departure

Liaise with venue to determine course of action in

the case of a bushfire threat / bushfire

Staff to have mobile phones in case of emergency

Emergency evacuation and lockdown procedures to

be followed if required

Carefully planned bus route in the case of possible

bushfire threat

Cancellation of excursion if necessary

High

Minimum Ratio: 1:8

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Hahndorf Farm Barn Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 3 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Interactions with

animals

Minor Possible Moderate Instructions around appropriate interactions (quiet,

no sudden movements, not trying to scare animals

etc.)

Washing hands after feeding animals and before the

children eat

Following venue staff instructions

Low Child Briefing

Minimum Ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Hummer Cruise Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 3 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

All risks addressed in “Risks present in all

Excursions” Risk Assessment

Minimum Ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Hungry Jacks (walking excursion) Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Transportation-

Walking

Moderate Unlikely Moderate Walking: Staff will walk the children over to hungry

jacks in small groups. They will walk on the footpath

where available and cross the road at the correct

crossings. Staff to be vigilant of traffic and their

surroundings.

When walking through the car park, educators will be

vigilant about vehicle movement and seek to select

the most suitable path.

Moderate

Minimum Staff: Child Ratio: 1:10

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Ice Skating Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Exposure – extreme

cold

Moderate Unlikely Moderate Participants advised to wear suitable clothing – for

extreme cold conditions

Moderate Staff Briefing

Vac Care program

Injury caused by ice

skates

Minor Possible Moderate Children to use skates appropriately

Children instructed if they fall over to keep their arms

and legs close to their body so they are not run over by

other skaters

Appropriate size skates chosen

Moderate Child Briefing

Injury caused by

falling over

Moderate Likely High Children are only allowed in the larger rink upon staff

discretion of their abilities

Support frames made available to unconfident skaters

Staff are on the ice supervising and supporting

High Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:8

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: KidzBiz Play Café Date of Development: May 2013 Issue Number: 5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people,information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

All risks addressed in “Risks present in all Excursions”

Risk Assessment

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Laser Force Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Injury inflicted by

laser gun

Minor Possible Moderate Staff to supervise children inside laser skirmish arena.

Children to be reminded of appropriate use of laser

guns prior to entering arena.

Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Food allergies

(whilst at

McDonalds /

Hungry Jacks)

Major Possible Extreme Staff made aware/monitor children with known allergies

Take required medications and individual health support

plans

Foods that may be of issue identified

Discussion with child about appropriate/inappropriate

foods

High Staff Briefing

Parent Program

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:10

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Lollipops playcafe Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number:5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks 4. Evaluate Risks 5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

All risks addressed in “Risks present in all

Excursions” Risk Assessment

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Marion Aquatic Centre Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Water slides Catastrophic Possible Extreme Recommended height and age limit

Follow swimming centre guidelines

Safety talk around appropriate use

Moderate

Exposure to Staff

Major Almost

certain

Extreme Use toilet policy

Use cubicles for changing

Change before children get out of pool

Low Staff Briefing

Drowning Catastrophic Almost

certain

Extreme 1:5 ratio as is required by the centre

Stagger staff around the pool

Safety talk

Life guards present

Knowing the children’s swimming abilities

Staff on excursion who are able to perform a rescue

Restriction of children 4years old – only allowed to

come if accompanied by a guardian for the entirety of

the excursion

Low Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Injury caused by

entering the pool

inappropriately

Major Possible Extreme Staff actively supervising inside and outside the pool.

Staff enforcing swimming centres rules.

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Exposure to nudity Minor Likely High Select appropriate change room with less traffic,

where possible.

Staff guiding children to spend the least amount of

time as possible in change rooms.

High Staff Briefing

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:5

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Marion Leisure Centre Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number:5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Injured on

equipment

Moderate Likely High Children to follow instructions of staff employed by

complex to ensure they are safe at all times.

Children to stay out of restricted areas.

Staff to provide adequate supervision, position

themselves appropriately.

Using equipment appropriately.

No flips unless under the direct supervision of complex

staff.

Moderate Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:10

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Maritime Museum Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number:5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

All risks addressed in “Risks present in all Excursions”

Risk Assessment

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Monarto Zoo Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number:5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Entering enclosures Catastrophic Rare High Adequate staff supervision

Assistance in viewing animals

Safety instructions

Children are not to enter enclosures unless directed to

do so by both venue and service staff

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Contamination –

from animals,

unclean surfaces,

animal products

Minor Possible High Adequate staff supervision

Strategic placement of eating times

Providing hand sanitiser

Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Allergies to

fur/animals

Moderate Possible High Staff made aware/monitor children with known

allergies

Take required medications and individual health

support plans

Moderate Educator Briefing

Bushfire Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Check bushfire ratings prior to departure

Liaise with venue to determine course of action in the

case of a bushfire threat / bushfire

Staff to have mobile phones in case of emergency

Emergency evacuation and lockdown procedures to

be followed if required

Carefully planned bus route in the case of possible

bushfire threat

Cancellation of excursion if necessary

High Staff Briefing

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:10

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Morialta Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number:5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Slips & Falls Major Possible Extreme Encourage appropriate footwear

Safety talk with children prior to walking trips about

keeping to the path, watching where they walk and

maintain balance.

High Staff Briefing

Snake/insect bites Major Possible Extreme Appropriate clothing/footwear

Mobile phones for staff

First aid training/equipment for staff

Safety talk

Constant monitoring for hazards

Checking of areas before use

Boundaries (staying to paths, places where hazards are

easily visible)

High

Bushfire Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Check bushfire ratings prior to departure

Liaise with venue to determine course of action in the

case of a bushfire threat / bushfire

Staff to have mobile phones in case of emergency

Emergency evacuation and lockdown procedures to

be followed if required

Carefully planned bus route in the case of possible

bushfire threat

Cancellation of excursion if necessary

High Staff Briefing

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:8

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: NAWMA Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks 4. Evaluate Risks 5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

All risks addressed in “Risks present in all

Excursions” Risk Assessment

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: North Adelaide Aquatic Centre Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Water slides Catastrophic Possible Extreme Recommended height and age limit

Follow swimming centre guidelines

Safety talk around appropriate use

High Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Exposure to Staff

Major Almost

Certain

Extreme Use toilet policy

Use cubicles for changing

Change before chn get out of pool

Moderate Staff Briefing

Drowning Catastrophic Possible Extreme 1:5 ratio as is required by the centre

Stagger staff around the pool

Safety talk

Life guards present

Knowing the children’s swimming abilities

Staff on excursion who are able to perform a rescue

Restriction of children 4years old – only allowed to

come if accompanied by a guardian for the entirety

of the excursion

High Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Injury caused by

entering the pool

inappropriately

Major Possible Extreme Staff actively supervising inside and outside the

pool.

Staff enforcing swimming centres rules.

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Exposure to nudity Minor Likely High Select appropriate change room with less traffic,

where possible.

Staff guiding children to spend the least amount of

time as possible in change rooms.

High Staff Briefing

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Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:5

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Injury caused by use

of diving boards

Major Unlikely High We will follow venue guidelines around which

children have access to diving boards

Staff will actively monitor children using diving

boards

Children reminded to move safely to get to boards

(i.e. walking on wet steps)

No flips to be done off of diving boards

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

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Excursion: Op Shop Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 4 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

All risks addressed in “Risks present in all Excursions”

Risk Assessment

Minimum Ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Pelican Point Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 5 Review date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people,

information, physical

assets and finances,

reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Occupational risks,

injury caused by

Station equipment

Catastrophic Possible Extreme Children and staff must wear clothing and safety

equipment as determined by the venue

This includes shorts at least to the knees and t-shirts

at least to the elbows for children, and long sleeve

shirts and pants for adults

Guided tour, children must stay with the group and

not engage with equipment unless directed to do so

by tour guide and service staff

Extreme Bits and Pieces

Vac Care Program

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Pioneer Village Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

All risks addressed in “Risks present in all

Excursions” Risk Assessment

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:8

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Pizza Hut Date of Development : May 2015 Issue Number: 5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people,

information, physical

assets and finances,

reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Food allergies Major Possible Extreme Staff made aware/monitor children with known

allergies

Take required medications and individual health

support plans

Foods that may be of issue identified

Discussion with child about appropriate/

inappropriate foods

Extreme Staff Briefing

Burns from bain-

marie and other hot

surfaces

Minor Likely High Adequate supervision of hot surfaces.

Children being sensible eg. No running

Assist younger children with serving food.

Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Platform 1 Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Bushfire Catastrophic Possible Extreme Check bushfire ratings prior to departure

Liaise with venue to determine course of action in

the case of a bushfire threat / bushfire

Senior staff in charge to have mobile phone in case

of emergency

Emergency evacuation and lockdown procedures

to be followed if required

Carefully planned bus route in the case of possible

bushfire threat

Cancellation of excursion if necessary

Extreme Staff Briefing

Touching animals Moderate Possible High Hand sanitiser to be taken and used by anyone

touching animals

Safe distance kept where necessary

Children informed of appropriate ways to approach

and interact with animals

High Child Briefing

Injury caused by

train

Minor Unlikely Low Children to keep off of the tracks at all times unless

at crossings

Children to follow instructions from staff and train

attendants

Low Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:10

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Popeye Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Drowning Catastrophic Possible Extreme Boundaries clearly outlined to children and supervised

closely. Children behave sensibly on board Popeye.

Adequate supervision.

Children not to run near water

Children not to lean/sit on edges of boat

Selection of site to play group games well away from

water’s edge

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:10

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Port River Cruise Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Drowning Catastrophic Possible Extreme Boundaries clearly outlined to children and supervised

closely. Children behave sensibly on board.

Not leaning over/climbing up on railings.

Adequate supervision.

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Injury caused by

stairs

Moderate Possible High Restricting access to stairs.

Staff to supervise and give instructions prior to using

stairs.

Moderate Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:10

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Rock Climbing at oshc Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 4 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Injury caused by

rock climbing wall

Moderate Possible High Rock climbing attendant in attendance at wall at all times

children are climbing

Staff to supervise directly and assist with fitting harnesses

where necessary

Briefing given to explain how to use safely

Rock climbing attendant checks harnesses as they are put

on

Automatic belaying in place

Boundaries clearly outlined to avoid injury caused by

another climber or by climbing equipment

Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Child/ Staff ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Roller Skating Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number:5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Injured while

rollerskating- broken

bones etc.

Moderate Likely High Children to follow instructions of staff employed by

complex to ensure they are safe at all times.

Children to stay out of restricted areas.

Staff to provide adequate supervision, position

themselves appropriately.

Moderate Child Briefing

Educator Briefing

Foot Hygiene Insignificant Unlikely Low Children to wear their own socks Low Vac program

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:8

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Salisbury Swimming Centre Date of Development: May 2016 Issue Number: 5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Burns from BBQ Moderate Unlikely High Ensure BBQ is out of bounds for children.

Ensure staff use suitable utensils for cooking BBQ to

ensure they are not exposing themselves to the heat.

Have access to cool running water in the case of a

burn.

Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Drowning Catastrophic Possible Extreme Boundaries clearly outlined to children and supervised

closely. Stay within complex.

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Children wear

appropriate clothing

Major Likely Extreme All children wear a shirt that covers their shoulders at

all times to minimise exposure to the sun.

Extreme Bits & Pieces

Vac Care Program

Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Injury caused by

entering the pool

inappropriately

Major Possible Extreme Staff actively supervising inside and outside the pool.

Staff enforcing swimming centres rules.

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Exposure to nudity Minor Likely High Select appropriate change room with less traffic, where

possible.

Staff guiding children to spend the least amount of

time as possible in change rooms.

High Staff Briefing

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:5

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Semaphore Slides Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number:5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Drowning Catastrophic Possible Extreme Boundaries clearly outlined to children and supervised

closely.

Staff person to supervise water slide at all times.

Staff member in water at bottom of waterslide.

Only children tall enough are able to use the waterslide.

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Hit with golf ball or

golf club

Minor Likely High Children reminded/shown of correct way to use golf

clubs.

Staff to supervise mini golf effectively.

Low Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Jumping castle

deflating

Moderate Rare Moderate Follow instructions of site supervisors.

Staff to supervise also.

Children to follow instructions of staff employed by

complex in case of emergency.

Low Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Injury caused by

stairs

Moderate Possible High Staff conduct a briefing with the children talking about

safe movement.

Monitoring and reminding children throughout the

session.

Moderate Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Sleep Over Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Sleeping

arrangements

Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Staff have current criminal history screening

All children will sleep in the same open space

room

If children need to leave the sleeping quarters

after lights out (i.e. to go to the toilet), they must

inform a staff member

High Child Briefing

Emotional strain Moderate Possible High Service will have a phone with parent contact

details in the case of a child wanting to contact

their family

Staff will support children who seem to be having

issues with homesickness

Low Child Briefing

Exposure to staff Moderate Unlikely Moderate Children to have designated times for showering –

Where possible staff to shower at a different time

to that of children

Shower facilities include private cubicles

Low Staff Briefing

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:15 while at the service and (1:8 on excursion)

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Slot Car Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Injury by slot car Insignificant Possible Low Adequate staff supervision of children reaching

across track

Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Snakes and Ladders Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

All risks addressed in “Risks present in all Excursions”

Risk Assessment

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Sports Day Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number:3 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and finances,

reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Injury through sports

participation

Moderate Possible High Staff are evenly spread throughout the different events,

therefore we are more likely to know each child’s

limitations

Staff will check the area to ensure it is safe for

competitive physical play

Events will be set up in the most appropriate location

Numbers at events are limited to ensure safe play

Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Disappointment of

losing

Minor Possible Moderate All children are rewarded with points for participation

Activities are structured so as not to put pressure on

an individual child

Teamwork is promoted throughout

Awarding of a ‘sportsperson’ award for child

demonstrating qualities of fairness, teamwork,

leadership etc.

Low Child Briefing

Bits and Pieces

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: St Kilda Playground Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and finances,

reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Snake bites, insect

bites etc

Major Possible Extreme Staff will constantly scan their area of supervision for

potential risks from snakes, insects etc

If a dangerous creature is spotted then the areas where

children are permitted to play will be reviewed.

Children will be warned about the dangers of coming

into contact with dangerous creatures and reminded to

alert staff if they come across any.

Stick to walking paths

Consideration of where bags are kept.

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Drowning Catastrophic Unlikely Extreme Boundaries are clearly outlined

Staff actively supervising

Children not allowed around water

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Travelling to and

from toilets

Catastrophic Possible Extreme Staff member escort children to and from toilets Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Environmental

/equipment hazards

Moderate Possible High Children stick to walking paths

Using age appropriate equipment

Moderate Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:8

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Team Trampoline Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number: 5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Injured on

equipment

Moderate Likely High Children to follow instructions of staff employed by

complex to ensure they are safe at all times.

Children to stay out of restricted areas.

Staff to provide adequate supervision, position

themselves appropriately.

Using equipment appropriately.

No flips unless under the direct supervision of

complex staff.

Moderate Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:10

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Thorndon Park Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number:5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders include in:

Snake bites, insect

bites etc

Major Possible Extreme Staff will constantly scan their area of supervision

for potential risks from snakes, insects etc

If a dangerous creature is spotted then the areas

where children are permitted to play will be

reviewed.

Children will be warned about the dangers of

coming into contact with dangerous creatures and

reminded to alert staff if they come across any.

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Drowning Catastrophic Possible Extreme Boundaries clearly outlined to children and

supervised closely. Stay within playground area.

Children to stay on the path with staff member

when walking around the lake.

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Burns from BBQ Moderate Unlikely High Ensure BBQ is out of bounds for children.

Ensure staff use suitable utensils for cooking BBQ

to ensure they are not exposing themselves to the

heat.

Have access to cool running water in the case of a

burn.

Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Travelling to and

from toilets

Catastrophic Possible Extreme Staff member escort children to and from toilets Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:10

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: TTG Gym Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number:5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people,

information, physical

assets and finances,

reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Injured on

equipment

Moderate Likely High Children to follow instructions of staff employed by

complex to ensure they are safe at all times.

Children to stay out of restricted areas.

Staff to provide adequate supervision, position

themselves appropriately.

Using equipment appropriately.

No flips unless under the direct supervision of complex

staff.

Moderate Child Briefing

Staff Briefing

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:10

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Tunza Fun Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number:5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks 4. Evaluate Risks 5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Travelling to and

from toilets

Catastrophic Possible Extreme Staff member escort children to and from toilets Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Suggested Staff:Child Ratio: 1:12

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: Vertical Reality Rock Wall Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number:5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Slipping off the wall Major Possible Extreme Wearing appropriate footwear

Not tampering with harness

Harness knots checked by staff

Follow instructions by complex staff

Staff only ones belaying the children

Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Vac Care

Program

Getting injured by

equipment/climbers

Minor Possible Moderate Outlining clear boundaries Low Child Briefing

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:8

Feedback & Review:

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Excursion: WaterWorld Date of Development: May 2015 Issue Number:5 Review Date: May 2016

2. Identify Risks 3. Analyse Risks

4. Evaluate Risks

5. Identify and evaluate existing risk controls.

Risk (people, information,

physical assets and

finances, reputation)

Consequence Likelihood Risk level What we are doing now to manage this risk. New risk level Communication with

stakeholders – include

in:

Drowning Catastrophic Possible Extreme Boundaries clearly outlined to children and supervised

closely. Stay within complex.

Staff person to supervise water slide at all times.

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Injury from unsafe/

inappropriate use of

Waterslides

Catastrophic Possible Extreme Children are only permitted to use these facilities if they

meet height requirements.

Children follow life guards’ instructions.

Staff supervise these facilities closely.

Children who display unsafe use of these facilities will

no longer be able to use them.

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Burns from BBQ Moderate Unlikely High Ensure BBQ is out of bounds for children.

Ensure staff use suitable utensils for cooking BBQ to

ensure they are not exposing themselves to the heat.

Have access to cool running water in the case of a burn.

Low Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Children wear

appropriate clothing

Major Likely Extreme All children wear a shirt that covers their shoulders at all

times to minimise exposure to the sun.

Extreme Vac Care News

Vac Care Program

Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Injury caused by

entering the pool

inappropriately

Major Possible Extreme Staff actively supervising inside and outside the pool.

Staff enforcing swimming centres rules.

High Staff Briefing

Child Briefing

Exposure to nudity Minor Likely High Select appropriate change room with less traffic, where

possible.

Staff guiding children to spend the least amount of time

as possible in change rooms.

High Staff Briefing

Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:5

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