RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN VENUE (Consider potential hazards such as location, crowds, slippery floors) Activity/ Location Hazard Identification Risk Assess. Elimination or Control Measures Who When General Buildings unstable Site uninsured Injury due to OH&S issue 6 6 6 The Centre all licences required to operate. Centre maintains Public Liability insurance. Certificate of Currency provided on request. Construction meets relevant building codes. Construction is undertaken by licensed, insured builders. Centre has a commitment to managing OH&S issues. Site Manager Ongoing site management Participants walking On roads Struck by vehicle whilst crossing road 6 Signage identifies “children at play” & a limit of 8k. Speed humps on main roads. Signage encourages vehicles to be parked in designated areas. Provide group with rules & monitor. Walk on roads only when absolutely necessary. Site Manager Sign on hwy slow signs All Leader/Guest All Ongoing site management During stay Meeting rooms Struck by falling equipment Hot water burn 6 5 Signage states that chairs are to be stacked to a max of ten. Signage states that tables are stacked against wall. Wall urns are over sinks at a height to discourage access & with warning signage (WARNING: Boiling Hot Water) stickers Leader/Guest Each room to have signage of content and where things belong Administration Throughout stay Site management Slip on rocks aid Drowning 5 4 4 Path access is provided for safe passage to beach. Is the responcibility of the guests, CPR signage are in place. Group Leader/Guest are required to supervise and have appropriate qualifications. Site Manger Group Leader/Guest Leader/Guest Ongoing site maintenance On arrival Sporting (playground & tennis courts) Faulty equipment causes injury Fall off equipment 5 5 Fixed equipment meets building codes & council requirements. Equipment is inspected annually. Soft fall areas are in place & maintained. The Centre encourages adult supervision of all recreational activities. Site Manager Ongoing site management On arrival
Group Leader Throughout stay Maintenance Injury due to unsupervised access Tripping over tools or maintenance area Faulty equipment Hazardous material incident 5 6 6 5 Maintenance shed is out of bounds as outlined in Information File. Tools are stored in maintenance sheds or in site vehicle. During major construction, areas are fully fenced. During maintenance areas are identified by road barriers, witches hats, safety tape or appropriate barricade. The Centre promotes a safe working environment. Centre holds a Hazardous Good License, has a designated chemical store & is inspected annually. A Delivery Procedure is in place Material Safety Data Sheets are maintained Site Caretaker Group Leader identify the chemicals on site. compile file of MSDS from each chemical Ongoing site maintenance Site Hazards (incl Environment). Tripping on paths/tracks Uneven ground Fallen trees 6 6 5 At night external pathways are illuminated. Trees are cut back, tracks cleared & general maintenance conducted to reduce risks. Designated activity locations display appropriate warning signs. Site Caretaker Activity Coordinator Ongoing site management . . ENVIRONMENT (Consider environmental hazards such as weather, natural hazards, terrain, plants & animals) Activity/ Location Hazard Identification Risk Risk Assess. Elimination or Control Measures Who When
sting (eg snake or spider) Guests to wear closed in shoes for all activities. Leader / Instructor During activity PEOPLE (Consider nature of participants such as maturity, behaviour, child protection issues, ratios, fitness, medical conditions & disabilities) Activity/ Location Hazard Identification Risk Assess. Elimination or Control Measures Who When Child Protection Child Protection related incident Identification of child at risk 4 5 All staff have Working with Children checks Centre operates under the Baptist Churches Safe Churches policies and guidelines. Procedure in place for management of allegation. Staff easily identified by uniform shirts with logo. All Ongoing site management Ongoing administration Privacy of Information Unauthorised disclosure of info Inadequate process 5 5 Information obtained is used only for express purpose. Access & storage of information meets Privacy Act requirements. Info retained as required the Freedom of Information Act. All All Throughout stay Ongoing site management Medical Aggravation of existing medical condition or injury Access to First Aid & equipment Inappropriate medical attention 4 5 5 Information obtained identifying allergies, special needs & other health related issues Ensure a group medical summary is available. Ensure that participants have medication. Centre does not provide/administer anything ingestible or inject able or topical. Group Organiser Group Leader Manager All to stay On arrival Throughout stay Ongoing site management Special Needs Incident due to inadequate special needs considerations 5 chair access to majority of onsite areas & ramps are wheel chair compliant. Site Manager Ongoing site management Client Behaviour Injury due to Guests Injury to self through inappropriate actions Ingestion of non prescription drugs or alcohol. 6 5 5 Centre promotes a smoke free environment. Smoking is not permitted in any building or designated work area. The Centre has a drug free & alcohol policy. Information is detailed in booking form information. Site Manager Group Leader All Ongoing site management On arrival Throughout stay Throughout stay
Servery & Dining Area Incident due to incorrect food handling & storage Burning / scalding Slip on wet floor Injury due to unsupervised access Cuts 5 5 5 5 5 Groups briefed on appropriate behaviour & expectations. Participants verbally alerted to heat / danger / space. Appropriate warning signs used where necessary. Immediate area of broken / crockery is cleared, guests verbally alerted to danger, sign put out if required, breakage cleared. Return of used crockery / cutlery is supervised. “Cleaning in Progress” signs limit access as required. Fluid spills immediately cleaned. Kitchen Manager At meals times Ongoing management OTHER (Consider other hazards specific to related Stay) Activity/ Location Hazard Identification Risk Assess. Elimination or Control Measures Who When Emergencies Personal injury Loss of property Missing person 5 6 5 Centre has Emergency procedures in Standard operating hours are 8:30am to 3pm week days, 24 hour emergency assistance is available Emergency procedures explained to Group Organiser and provided in Information File. Contact details for local facilities (eg. doctors, chemist) available. Guest/Group Leader briefed on evacuation procedures. Site Manager Leader Ongoing site management On arrival Transportation of participant in Centre vehicle Child Protection related incident Vehicle faulty Vehicle accidents 4 5 4 Only to occur in circumstances where there is no other feasible option, accompanied by a Group Leader. Permission obtained from parent, caregiver or Leader. Vehicle is insured & registered & employee licensed. Employee screened for Working with Children. Leader Site Manager Throughout stay