Year 5 Geography Field Trip National Arboretum and The CSIRO Canberra

Risk Assessment
Activity Description: Field Trip
Teachers/Leaders: Michelle Mitchell
Class groups: Year 5 Number of students: 30
Start date: Wednesday 6th March 2018 End date: Wednesday 6th March 2018

Use the risk assessment matrix as a guide to assess the inherent risk level.
Indicate the assessed risk level and undertake the actions required for that level of risk.
No. Risk Description of activity Additional Control Measures Risk
Rating
1. Injury due to access and egress Students boarding and  Teacher and bus drive to assist Low
on bus exiting the bus students on and off the bus
 Brief students about how to
move safely on and off the bus
 One student to board and exit at
a time
 Park bus in allocated bus area
2. Injury due to trips, slips or falls Students running/walking  All students are to be Low
including down stairs accompanied by a teacher at all
times
 Brief students how to move
safely through the site
 Teacher to supervise stairways
 Students required to wear closed
non-slip shoes
 Teacher first aid trained and
carrying first aid kit
3. Weather exposure due to sun, Students outdoors  Students are dressed Low
heat, wind, rain and cold collecting data appropriately for the weather
conditions expected
o Hats, sunscreen in summer
o Windproof, warm clothing in
winter
 o Water proof clothing for wet
weather
 Teacher to supply sunscreen and
ensure it is applied to students
before leaving the bus
 Teacher to pack extra clothing
and hats
4. Bites and stings Walking in areas where  Students wear closed shoes Medium
snakes and bull ants may  Brief students prior to field trip
be present about the hazards of snakes and
the appropriate way to respond
 Teacher first aid trained and
carrying first aid kit
 Teacher to carry mobile
 Report snake sightings
 Identify students with allergy
conditions and consult with
Education staff from the
National Arboretum and CSIRO
on how to manage the situation
 Teacher to bring students
medical forms and medication
such as EpiPen’s
5. Swooping magpies Children eating, walking  Students asked not to feed the Low
outside magpies
 Avoid know nesting areas
6. Road accident involving bus Travelling to and from  Ensure bus company is licenced Medium
venues to transport school children
 Ensure students are seated and
not to distract bus driver
 Ensure all personal items are
stored correctly
 Observe bus driver is fit for duty