Site: Taronga Zoo *School name has been removed.

Date 22/11/2018

Scenario: School children and teachers are placed at risk of serious injury by being exposed to road traffic whilst Entering and Exiting the bus to Sydney
Olympic Park, Homebush.

This document is formulated so as to assess the risks and current controls that are applied to movements of students to and from school on
their excursion.

Potential Current Controls Current Recommended Additional Residual

Action risks Current strategies for ensuring safety Controls Responsible
for this potential risk Risk Risk
Please list List 1) Elimination; 2) Substitution; 3) Engineering; Person
hazards/risks
Ranking 4) Administrative; 5) PPE Ranking

- 40 km/h zone - Educating students on road

Entering and
- Teacher supervision safety whilst entering a - Class Teacher
Exiting the School
Struck by - Entering through footpath vehicle
bus 4 6
vehicle doors. - Educating students to stay
(Supervised by
with a teacher and on the
teacher)
footpath.

- Two students to a seat.

- Students are sitting - Educate students on - Class Teacher
Sitting on the properly bus safety and rules - Parent helpers
Road - Teachers aid
school bus while it - No walking through the 3 while traveling on a 6
accident
is traveling. bus bus.
- Students are facing the
of the bus.

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 - Class Teacher
- Educate students on - Parent helpers
- Students not distracting road safety and the - Teachers aid
Bus driver gets
Road or talking to bus driver importance of ensuring
distracted whilst 2 6
accident - Minimal noise on the the bus driver is not
driving
bus distracted.
- Teacher supervision.

- Educating students on - Teachers

Getting off and on road safety whilst entering aid
- Teacher supervision - Parent
the bus to enter Getting a vehicle
- Entering through footpath 4 6 helpers
and exit at struck by a - Educating students to stay
doors. - Class Teacher
Taronga Zoo vehicle with a teacher and on the
footpath.

WWC - Teachers
C existing for all Taronga aid
Zoo Staff and Volunteers. - Parent
Students should be helpers
Duty of
chaperoned at all times - Class Teacher
Care
within Taronga Zoo grounds.
Manageme
Taronga Zoo Educational
nt
Workshops are led by a
(including,
trained teacher. -Assigning small groups
Child Protection lost 4 6
Taronga Zoo provides free -1:5 adult to child ratio
students/iso
entry for supervising adults
lation from
on a ratio of 1:5 for all school
group,
stages.
and large
Schools to provide
crowds)
supervision as per student
needs.
Teachers/supervising adults
should implement effective

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 supervision strategies (e.g.
Name badges,
mobile contact number
displayed on students,
regular roll calls, utilising
Taronga Zoo staff in case
of emergencies, and pre-
planning emergency meeting
points).
Teachers ensure students
behave appropriately and
follow instructions at all
times.
Primary Duty of Care is with - Teachers
the School’s attending aid
teachers/ adult helpers. - Parent
All attending schools must helpers
Students accessing Behind the
bring their own first aid kit. - Class Teacher
Scenes areas to be
School supervising teachers
accompanied by Taronga Zoo
must be in possession of
staff at all times and briefed on
information on all students’
Slips, Trips, safety hazards related to
medical needs,
Falls potential trips or slips.
including Emergency
First Aid First Aid
Response Plans (including 4 6
Management Required Clear instructions given to all
Anaphylaxis and Asthma)
Medical visitors before entering
and Medication.
Emergency teaching locations (e.g. to walk
For escalation of Medical
not run,
Aid, please approach
where to walk and potential
Taronga Zoo staff as
trip hazards).
Taronga Zoo’s Emergency
Response Plan can be
implemented, which includes
Occupational First Aid
Responders or

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 Emergency Code Calls,
including external
communication with
emergency services.
Clear, maintained,
compacted visitor walkways
around all teaching locations.
Logs and rocks are low in
height and surrounded by
mulch and/or grass in
outdoor classrooms.

1 Extreme - INTOLERABLE: Significant and Urgent Actions Required

2 High - Reduce risk to As Low As Reasonably Practical (see attached Risk Matrix)
Risk Ranking
3-4 Moderate - Reduce risk to As Low As Reasonably Practical
5-6 Low - TOLERABLE: Monitor and manage risk

Equipment
List any equipment, including personal protective equipment, to be provided for use during the activities/programs.
High Visual Children
Marking rolls
Adult supervision
Is all equipment at the maintained in accordance with the WHS Regulation and appropriate
standards? Yes

Remind parents to follow the traffic rules set in the area.

Regularly inform Parents/Guardians of any changes.

Other requirements
Where relevant, list other requirements Brief Parent helpers of expectations and responsibilities prior.

All parents conduct working with children's check and parent helper inservice.
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 Promote community awareness and involvement between Parents, Students and School Leaders through
community projects such as:

Strong Recommendations - Educating students on travelling safely

- Using the correct door close to the path.
- Crossing road with supervision at all times.

Emergency Equipment First aid kit carried on the teacher.

Emergencies In an Emergency, supervising adults should contact the school office

Construction/ Maintenance/ Are licensed personnel used for all construction, maintenance?
Repair And repair work? Yes No N/A

Are first aid kits available? Yes

First Aid Is there a trained first aid officer at the school? Yes
Is a first aid room available? Yes

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Attachment 1: Risk Matrix

How likely is it to be that bad (likelihood)

RISK MATRIX Very Likely,

Could happen any
Likely,
Could happen at
Unlikely,
Could happen but very
Very unlikely,
may happen but probably won’t
time some time rarely

Kill or cause permanent

disability
1 1 2 3
How
severely
could it Long term illness or serious
injury
1 2 3 4
hurt
someon
e Medical attention and several
2 3 4 5
days off work
(conseq
uence)
First aid needed 3 4 5 6

Key to risk rating

1 Extreme INTOLERABLE: significant and urgent actions required

2 High Reduce risk to as low as reasonably practical

3,4 Moderate Reduce risk to as low as reasonably practical

5,6 Low TOLERABLE: monitor and manage risk

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Attachment 2: Hierarchy of control measures

[Ref SCS WHS 002-05 Hierarchy of Control, CEO Management System]

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