Risk Assessment Activity 2
Risk Assessment Activity 2
Risk Assessment Activity 2
Ngutana-Lui
Note: Use this Risk Assessment for a high or extreme risk activity where a Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment
Guideline does not exist. If a Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment Guideline exists for your activity, it is to be
adhered to and completed as your Risk Assessment.
Activity Description: Representatives from Ngutana-Lui will come to the school to demonstrate to Year 4 students
how to create bush medicine, bush food and shelter from their local bushlands.
Teachers/Leaders: Olivia Holmes
Number of students (approx.): 25
28/04/2015
Use this risk assessment matrix as a guide to assess the inherent risk level. Refer to the attached appendix for further details.
Consequence
Likelihood
1 Insignificant
2 Minor
3 Moderate
4 Major
5 Critical
Medium
Medium
High
Extreme
Extreme
4 Likely
Low
Medium
High
High
Extreme
3 Possible
Low
Medium
High
High
High
2 Unlikely
Low
Low
Medium
Medium
High
1 Rare
Low
Low
Low
Low
Medium
5 Almost Certain
Indicate the assessed risk level and undertake the actions required for that level of risk.
Inherent Risk Level
Low
Little chance of
incident or injury.
Medium
High
Extreme
Likely chance of a
serious incident
and injury requiring
medical treatment.
High chance of a
serious incident
resulting in highly
debilitating injury.
Minimum Standards
Listed below are the general minimum recommendations for the management of High and Extreme risk activities.
For any items you check No, provide further information on the additional controls to be implemented.
For any items that are not applicable, check N/A.
Registered teacher with minimum qualifications and experience as required by the nature of the activity
OR
Registered teacher and an adult with minimum qualifications required to conduct this activity
Teachers
Teacher Aides 1
Others 6
Note:
The minimum adult supervision required will depend on the nature of the activity, individual needs, number
of students, environment etc.
If the activity is to be conducted by external leaders, obtain a copy of relevant qualifications and risk
management information.
Further information:
Representatives from Ngutana-Lui will lead this activity. There will also be parent helpers to monitor students.
Yes
N/A
No
mobile phone
student/adult messenger
Other:
Sun safety equipment if outdoors (hat, sunscreen, shirt, shade etc)
Further information:
Everyone will need to have a hat due to being in the sun for most of the activity.
The teacher will carry a first aid kit in case of ant bites, bee stings or cuts.
Yes
Governing Bodies/Associations
No
N/A
Hazards/Risks
Students
Medical conditions
Special needs
High-risk
behaviours
Yes
No
N/A
Recommended
Control Measures
Hazards/Risks
Yes
No
Physical Contact
with:
- other people
- flying objects
- hard surfaces
Physical Exertion
Strains
Sprains
Fatigue and
exhaustion
Establish processes to
maintain safe hygiene
standards.
Infection Control
Body Fluids
(e.g. Blood, saliva)
Hygiene
Food handling
Environmental
Sun safety
Weather conditions
(e.g. storms, wind)
Site hazards
(e.g. isolation,
heights, fauna,
flora, noise, deep
water)
Vehicles
N/A
Recommended
Control Measures
Hazards/Risks
Equipment/
Materials
Hazardous
substances
Sharp implements
High risk plant/
tools/equipment
Electricity
Props, stages,
lights etc.
Yes
No
N/A
These would relate to the specific student needs, locations and conditions in which you are
conducting your activity.
Injuries caused by resources Create restricted areas for these to be thrown in.
provided by Ngutana-Lui (such Have bandages ready in case of an accident.
as boomerangs)
Date: 25/04/2015
Approval
Approved as submitted:
By:
Designation:
Signed:
Date:
Once approved, activity details should be entered into the School Curriculum
Activity Register by administrative staff.
Monitor and Review (To be completed during and/or after the activity.)
Reference No.
Yes
No
Important Links
HLS-PR-006: Managing risks with chemicals in Department of Education and Training workplaces
http://education.qld.gov.au/strategic/eppr/health/hlspr006/index1.html
Electrical
http://education.qld.gov.au/health/safety/hazards/electrical.html
Recreational Diving, Recreational Technical Diving and Snorkelling Code of Practice 2010
http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/resources/pdfs/divingrecreational_code2010.pdf
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APPENDIX
MANAGING RISKS IN CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES
This document aims to assist staff undertake an effective risk assessment. The information presented here should
be seen as the minimum expected standard to manage risk, rather than the definitive list of requirements.
All the information presented should be carefully considered in respect to specific context, such as:
1.
Which students will be involved? (age, maturity, experience, specific needs, number)
2.
What will students be doing? (jumping, swimming, cutting, cooking, throwing etc)
3.
What will students be using? (hazardous materials, sporting equipment, tools, stove etc)
4.
Where will students be? (classroom, outdoors, pool, creek, at height etc)
5.
Who will be leading the activity? (experience, qualifications etc)
To assess the level of risk, consider the likelihood of an incident happening in combination with the seriousness of
the consequence.
Use the matrix below as a guide to assist with the risk assessment.
Consequence
Likelihood
1 Insignificant
2 Minor
3 Moderate
4 Major
5 Critical
Medium
Medium
High
Extreme
Extreme
4 Likely
Low
Medium
High
High
Extreme
3 Possible
Low
Medium
High
High
High
2 Unlikely
Low
Low
Medium
Medium
High
1 Rare
Low
Low
Low
Low
Medium
Consequence Rating
Description of Consequence
1. Insignificant
No treatment required
2. Minor
Minor injury requiring First Aid treatment (e.g. minor cuts, bruises, bumps)
3. Moderate
4. Major
5. Critical
5 Almost Certain
Action Required/Approval
Low
Medium
Some chance of an
incident and injury
requiring first aid.
High
Likely chance of a
serious incident and
injury requiring medical
treatment.
Extreme
Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment Guidelines have been developed for many common curriculum activities.
These are available online and are updated when necessary. If a Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment Guideline
exists for a specified activity being planned, the guideline is to be adhered to and completed as a risk assessment.
If unsure when to do a risk assessment, or how to do one, refer to HLS-PR-012 Managing Risks in Curriculum
Activities and/or consult with the supervisor for advice and assistance.
Control measures are methods used to lower the level of risk to an acceptable level. The types of control measures
are listed below in the hierarchy of control - they should be considered and used in this preferred order:
I.
Elimination: remove the hazard completely from the workplace or activity
II.
Substitution: replace a hazard with a less dangerous one (e.g. using a softer ball, different location)
III.
Isolation: separate people from the hazard (e.g. safety barrier)
IV.
Redesign: making a machine or work process safer
V.
Administration: putting rules or training in place to make a workplace safer
VI.
Personal Protective Equipment: protective clothing and equipment (e.g. helmet, gloves, shin-pads).
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information on incorporating risk management strategies into curriculum activity planning, refer to
HLS-PR-012 Managing Risks in Curriculum Activities and the associated list of Curriculum Activity Risk
Assessment Guidelines.
For further advice and support with risk management, contact trained staff in schools such as Workplace Health and
Safety Officers (WHSOs) and Workplace Health and Safety Representatives (WHSRs), and regional staff such as
Senior Health and Safety Consultants.