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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)
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
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
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
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:
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:
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:
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
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:
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:
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:
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
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:
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:
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:
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
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:
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:
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
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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
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
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
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:
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
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
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
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:
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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:
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
Feedback & Review:
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:
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:
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:
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
Feedback & Review:
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:
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:
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:
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
Feedback & Review:
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:
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:
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:
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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
Minimum Staff:Child Ratio: 1:5
Feedback & Review:
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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
Feedback & Review: