Obtain From Risk Factor Risk Analysis Risk Management

Identification
Risk RF P C Risk Comments on Risk Management Strategy Resources Required Residual Risk Communication
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1 - Motor fatigue U C H Road laws apply, ● Appropriate licences ● Drivers to R MA Leaders to
vehicle consider MR and HR ● University vehicle quiz complete M discuss vehicle
accident (P) requirements, carry log ● 2 hourly rest breaks university logistics prior to
unable to U C H if further than 100km ● Seat belts worn university driver R MA departure
manage vehicle from base ● Know max capacities of vehicles and quiz to become M
or load license restrictions registered driver
1 - Motor hazards on the U MA H ● Experience with trailers ● Deep Creek R MA
vehicle road ● Clarify routes between leaders before information M
accident (En) departure package
1 - Motor unclear route R I L RI
vehicle L
accident (EL)
vehicles R Mo M R Mo
overloaded M
incorrectly U MA H R MA
attached trailer M
2 - Exposure to incorrect U Mo M Students undertake ● Participant handbooks ● First aid kits R Mi
elements information to preparation workshops ● Weather tutorial including L
including participants and are required to ● Inform of weather access in prep days emergency
development including access weather prior to walk blankets
of hypothermia weather details information ● Equipment checked prior to departure ● Equipment lists to
or themselves. A packing ● Maintain ratios leaders and
hyperthermia list will assist with ● Constant supervision of group participants
(P) preparation – leaders ● Appropriate management strategies
inappropriate U Mo M should check that such as markers R Mo
supervision appropriate equipment ● Historical weather trends in deep creek M
2 - Exposure to weather P Mo H has been packed prior suggest that equipment list will be R Mo
elements conditions and to departure sufficient to manage M
including changing ● For deep creek, advise -5 sleeping bags
development weather ● Thermal blanket in first aid kit
of hypothermia ● Students to bring repair kit
or ● Appropriate tents and emergency
hyperthermia shelters packed
(En)
2 - Exposure to broken, missing P Mo H R Mo
elements or inappropriate M
including equipment or
development clothing
of hypothermia
or
hyperthermia
(EL)
3 - Heat stress / incorrect U Mo M Equipment list ● Info packs to students advising 2L of ● Equipment list in R Mo
dehydration (P) information identifies water water / day minimum information M Phone call to
from leader amounts – check with ● Check water prior to departure package with ranger regarding
ranger regarding water Fill up available at uni advice on water tanks
insufficient U Mo M tank supplies prior to ● Info packs to students advising 2L of ● Pak taps available R Mo
water or departure water / day minimum at uni if students M Discuss tank
equipment do not pack water situation with
packed leaders prior to
3 - Heat stress / high P Mo H ● Check weather prior to departure R Mo departure
dehydration temperature ● Route can be adjusted and spare water M
(En) on bus if necessary Identify water
● Appropriate clothing situation with
● Opportunities to shorten routes students
lack of shade P Mo H ● Info packs to students advising 2L of R Mo
water / day minimum M
● Monitor drinking
● Appropriate clothing to be packed
3 - Heat stress / insufficient rest P Mo H ● Route cards to allow for appropriate R Mo
dehydration rest M
(EL) ● Monitor the group for fatiguing
insufficient U Mo M ● Info packs to students advising 2L of R Mo
access to water water / day minimum M
● Check supply in tanks with ranger
route plan R Mo M ● Stay with designated camp sites R Mo
inappropriate ● Remain in designated areas M
4 - Inadequate incorrect R Mo M Prior tutorials and ● Group packs provided to students ● Menu plans and R Mi Discuss with
nutrition or information group menu planning ● Group planning equipment lists in L students in pre
hydration (P) from leader prior to trip ● Pre departure suggestions information departure ws
● Group cooking package
● Info packs to students advising 2L of
water / day minimum
● Check supply in tanks with ranger
illness U Mo M ● Hydralite in first aid kit R Mi
● Alternative for students who are unwell L
● Exit strategies on route planning cards
lack of R Mo M ● Cooking and eating as a group to make R Mi
observation monitoring easier for leader L
 from leader ● Pairs to cook at dinner
not bringing U Mo M ● Pre departure checks R Mi
enough food or ● Check supply in tanks with ranger L
water ● Group packs provided to students
● Group planning
4 - Inadequate temperature R Mo M ● Check weather prior to departure – R Mi
nutrition or requiring adjusted schedule above 30 degree L
hydration (En) increased intake celcius
● Info packs to students advising 2L of
water / day minimum
● Check supply in tanks with ranger
4 - Inadequate insufficient R Mo M ● Info packs to students advising 2L of R Mi
nutrition or access to water water / day minimum L
hydration (EL) ● Check supply in tanks with ranger
5 - infection, poor hygiene P Mo H Hygiene strategies ● Sanitiser on equipment list ● First aid kit to R Mi Discuss with
gastro, etc… (P) practices have been discussed ● Sanitiser in first aid kit include electrolyte L students in pre
during preparation ● Info provided on toileting tablets and departure ws
workshops. Hand ● Hand washing or sanitising prior to sanitiser
sanitiser is to be taken cooking and eating
lack of cooking U Mo M on the trip ● Prior departure workshop R Mi
instruction or ● Cooking in trangia circles L
experience
exposed sores U Mi L ● Bandages, disinfectant and tape in first R Mi
aid kit L
● Personal first aid kits to be carried
5 - infection, no washing P Mo H ● Sanitiser on equipment list R Mi
gastro, etc… stations or ● Sanitiser in first aid kit L
(En) soap / sanitiser
contact with P Mo H ● Sanitiser on equipment list R Mi
dirty surfaces, ● Sanitiser in first aid kit L
etc… ● Hand washing or sanitising prior to
cooking and eating
5 - infection, sharing of P Mo H ● Cutlery and bowls on packing list R Mi
gastro, etc… equipment for ● Trangia bowls provide extra option L
(EL) eating
sharing of P Mo H ● If students are infectious with illness R Mi
equipment for and cannot be removed then they may L
sleeping be placed in a tent individually with
another tent to share as a three or
emergency shelter utilised
dirty water U Mo M ● Info packs to students advising 2L of R Mi
water / day minimum L
 ● Check supply in tanks with ranger
● Boiling water if collected from natural
sources
off food or U Mo M ● Prior departure information to indicate R Mi
uncooked meats safe practices with meat. L
● Meats needing refrigeration not to be
brought
6 - Medical specific medical P MA H Medical information ● Medical summaries to leader ● First aid kit R MA Discuss with
emergency (P) conditions collected prior, ● Check specific or unknown details with complying with M students in pre
personal medication to participants AAAS guidelines departure ws
be checked and ● Personal medication to be carried ● Epipen,
discussed with leader ● 1st aid kits to follow AAAS standards antihistamines Communication
prior to departure. ● Access points on route plan and puffer to be of flinsafe
food packed that P MA H ● Medical summaries to leader carried R MA
could initiate ● Check specific or unknown details with ● Personal first aid M
allergic reaction participants and medication
● Personal medication to be carried ● Medical forms
● 1st aid kits to follow AAAS standards
● Access points on route plan
● Allergy information shared with group
low level of P MA H ● Group to check route plan R Mi
fitness ● Injuries to be cleared with medical L
practitioner prior to departure
● Group to move as fast as slowest
participant
6 - Medical allergens P MA H ● Medical summaries to leader R MA
emergency (En) present ● Check specific or unknown details with M
participants
● Personal medication to be carried
● 1st aid kits to follow AAAS standards
● Access points on route plan
● Allergy information shared with group
6 - Medical route not U Mo M ● Group to plan route R Mi
emergency (EL) appropriate for ● Follow naismiths rule to advise L
fitness level
incorrect or U C H ● Medication checked pre departure R MA
missing ● Medical summaries to leader M
medication or ● Check specific or unknown details with
preventative participants
strategies ● Personal medication to be carried
● 1st aid kits to follow AAAS standards
● Access points on route plan
 ● Allergy information shared with group
7 - Scratches, lack of leaders U Mi L First aid kit to follow ● Follow tracks where available ● First aid kit U Mi
bumps, grazes instruction AAAS suggestions and ● Clear leader instruction regarding complying with L
(P) be checked prior to management techniques AAAS guidelines
departure ● Designated camp grounds ● Medical forms
● First aid kit to follow AAAS suggestions
and be checked prior to departure
lack of leader U Mi L ● Stay in ratios of 1:12 (AAAS 1:15 with U Mi
observation adults) L
● Clear leader instruction regarding
management techniques
participant U Mi L ● Stay in ratios of 1:12 (AAAS 1:15 with U Mi
misbehaviour adults) L
including not ● Clear leader instruction regarding
listening management techniques
● Clarify crux points with students
● Ask for clarification and understanding
participants P Mi M ● Manage rest breaks U Mi
fatiguing ● Follow naismiths rule L
● Travel as fast as slowest participant
7 - Scratches, slippery surfaces L Mi M ● Check footing on loose surface U Mi
bumps, grazes on tracks particularly up and down from beaches L
(En) at deep creek
● In mambray coming in and out of creek
lines can be slippery, leave space
between participants and advise of
lichen (black slimy on wet rocks)
● Warn of slippery surfaces
uneven walking L Mi M ● Follow tracks where available U Mi
surfaces ● Appropriate footwear L
● First aid kit to have strapping available
steep sections L Mi M ● Check footing on loose surface U Mi
down to ocean ● Group to slow through these areas L
and back up
single file L Mi M ● Leave space between walkers so you U Mi
walking tracks can see what you are about to step on L
low visibility at L Mi M ● Identify toileting areas before nightfall U Mi
night ● Head torches to be carries L
● Identify guidelines before night fall
7 - Scratches, incorrect U Mi L ● Information pre departure on footwear U Mi
bumps, grazes footwear ● Check footwear pre departure L
(EL)
 knives when P Mi M ● Cooking circle to monitor practices U Mi
preparing food ● First aid kit to follow AAAS L
broken U Mi M ● Equipment check pre departure on all U Mi
equipment loan equipment L
● Personal tents and cookers checked pre
departure
● Pole sleeves and tape carried for tents
8 - Sprains and lack of leaders U Mo M First aid kit to follow ● Follow tracks where available ● First aid kit U Mo
strains (P) instruction AAAS suggestions and ● Clear leader instruction regarding complying with M
be checked prior to management techniques AAAS guidelines
departure ● Designated camp grounds ● Medical forms
● First aid kit to follow AAAS suggestions
and be checked prior to departure
lack of leader U Mo M ● Stay in ratios of 1:12 (AAAS 1:15 with U Mo
observation adults) M
● Clear leader instruction regarding
management techniques
participant U Mo M ● Stay in ratios of 1:12 (AAAS 1:15 with U Mo
misbehaviour adults) M
including not ● Clear leader instruction regarding
listening management techniques
● Clarify crux points with students
● Ask for clarification and understanding
participants P Mo H ● Manage rest breaks U Mi
fatiguing ● Follow naismiths rule L
● Travel as fast as slowest participant
over exertion U Mo M ● Follow naismiths rule U Mi
● Correct pack lifting techniques in L
predarture workshops and monitored
on camp
● Packs to be 25% of body weight or less
over packing P Mo H ● Packs to be 25% of body weight or less U Mi
● Packing list provided L
incorrect pack P Mo H ● Correct pack lifting techniques in U Mi
lifting technique predarture workshops and monitored L
on camp
● Packs to be 25% of body weight or less
8 - Sprains and slippery surfaces P Mo H ● Check footing on loose surface U Mo
strains (En) on tracks ● Warn of slippery surfaces M
uneven walking P Mo H ● Follow tracks where available U Mo
surfaces ● Appropriate footwear M
● First aid kit to have strapping available
 steep sections P Mo H ● Check footing on loose surface U Mo
down to ocean ● Group to slow through these areas M
and back up
single file P Mo H ● Leave space between walkers so you U Mo
walking tracks can see what you are about to step on M
low visibility at P Mo H ● Identify toileting areas before nightfall U Mo
night ● Head torches to be carried M
● Identify guidelines before night fall
8 - Sprains and incorrect P Mo H ● Information pre departure on footwear U Mo
strains (EL) footwear ● Check footwear pre departure M
broken P Mo H ● Equipment check pre departure on all U Mo
equipment loan equipment M
● Personal tents and cookers checked pre
departure
● Pole sleeves and tape carried for tents
9 - Breaks, lack of leaders U MA H First aid kit to follow ● Follow tracks where available ● First aid kit R Mo
dislocations (P) instruction AAAS suggestions and ● Clear leader instruction regarding complying with M
be checked prior to management techniques AAAS guidelines
departure ● Designated camp grounds ● Medical forms
● First aid kit to follow AAAS suggestions ● Route cards
and be checked prior to departure carried with exit
lack of leader U MA H ● Stay in ratios of 1:12 (AAAS 1:15 with points identified R Mo
observation adults) ● Leader phone and M
● Clear leader instruction regarding PLB
management techniques
participant U MA H ● Stay in ratios of 1:12 (AAAS 1:15 with R Mo
misbehaviour adults) M
including not ● Clear leader instruction regarding
listening management techniques
● Clarify crux points with students
● Ask for clarification and understanding
participants U MA H ● Manage rest breaks R Mo
fatiguing ● Follow naismiths rule M
● Travel as fast as slowest participant
over exertion U MA H ● Follow naismiths rule R Mo
● Correct pack lifting techniques in M
predarture workshops and monitored
on camp
● Packs to be 25% of body weight or less
over packing U MA H ● Packs to be 25% of body weight or less R Mo
● Packing list provided M
incorrect pack U MA H ● Correct pack lifting techniques in R Mo
 lifting technique predarture workshops and monitored M
on camp
● Packs to be 25% of body weight or less
slippery surfaces U MA H ● Check footing on loose surface R Mo
on tracks ● Warn of slippery surfaces M
uneven walking U MA H ● Follow tracks where available R Mo
surfaces ● Appropriate footwear M
● First aid kit to have strapping available
9 - Breaks, steep sections U MA H ● Check footing on loose surface R Mo
dislocations down to ocean ● Group to slow through these areas M
(En) and back up
single file U MA H ● Leave space between walkers so you R Mo
walking tracks can see what you are about to step on M
low visibility at U MA H ● Identify toileting areas before nightfall R Mo
night ● Head torches to be carries M
● Identify guidelines before night fall
9 - Breaks, incorrect U MA H ● Information pre departure on footwear R Mo
dislocations footwear ● Check footwear pre departure M
(EL)
10. Manual lack of leaders U Mi L Equipment list to be ● Pre departure info regarding lifting ● First aid kit R Mi Discuss with
handling (P) instruction provided to students techniques complying with L students in pre
and working on 25% of ● Correct pack lifting techniques AAAS guidelines departure ws
lack of leader U Mo M total body weight in ● Packs on and off as a group ● Medical forms R Mi
observation carry weight ● Management techniques used to keep L
group together
participant P Mi M Pack lifting and fitting ● Check for understanding R Mi
misbehaviour are critical L
including not
listening
participants U Mi L ● Maintain correct lifting techniques R Mi
fatiguing ● Follow naismiths rule L
● Apply regular rests
over packing P Mi M ● Equipment list provided pre departure R Mi
● Packs not to exceed 25% body weight L
incorrect pack P Mo H ● Correct technique shown pre departure R Mi
lifting technique ● Correct technique monitored L
throughout
10. Manual
handling (En)
10. Manual too much P Mi M ● Equipment list provided pre departure R Mi
handling (EL) equipment ● Packs not to exceed 25% body weight L
incorrectly fitting P Mi M ● Pack fitting shown pre departure R Mi
 pack ● Leader to checking fittings throughout L
trip
11 - Bites and participants not U Mo M First aid kit to follow ● Stay in ratios of 1:12 (AAAS 1:15 with ● First aid kit R Mo
stings (P) following leaders AAAS suggestions and adults) complying with M
instructions be checked prior to ● Clear leader instruction regarding AAAS guidelines
departure management techniques ● Medical forms
● Stay on tracks where possible ● Route cards
● Ask for clarification and understanding carried with exit
leaving clothing P Mo H ● Leader to monitor cleanliness of points identified R Mo
or equipment campsite M
lying around ● Tents are personal spaces
● Tidy shared spaces
not closing tents P Mo H ● Leader to monitor R Mo
● Instruction on tent procedure in pre M
departure workshops
● 2 in a tent to check
11 - Bites and insect bites and P Mi M ● Instruction on how to monitor spiders U Mi
stings (En) strings ● Follow bites and stings procedures L
above
spider bites P Mo H ● Follow bites and stings procedures U Mo
above M
● Instruction on how to monitor spiders
scorpion stings P Mi M ● Follow bites and stings procedures U Mo
above M
● Leave rocks on the ground
● Check before moving itms from ground
● Use designated camp sites
snake bites U Mo M ● Do not approach R Mo
● Stay still if sited M
● Remain on paths when available
● Use designated camp sites
● Stay as a group
shark attack R C H ● Do not enter water above knee height R MA
as this is a walking trip M
jellyfish or R Mo M ● Do not enter water above knee height R Mo
stingray stings as this is a walking trip M
● Water to be checked by leader prior to
entering
11 - Bites and broken zippers U Mo M ● Equipment check pre departure R Mo
stings (EL) on tents ● Spares and repairs to be carried M
missing U Mo M ● Equipment check pre departure R Mo
equipment ● Spares and repairs to be carried M
 mainly for tents
12 – Burns (P) participants not U MA H First aid kit to follow ● Cooking circle ● First aid kit R Mo
following AAAS suggestions and ● Fuel dump at least 5m from cooking complying with M
instructions be checked prior to circle AAAS guidelines
departure. ● Pre-departure cooking workshop ● Medical forms
● Leader to monitor ● Route cards
incorrect use of U MA H Weather information ● Cooking circle carried with exit R Mo
trangias to be obtained prior ● Fuel dump at least 5m from cooking points identified M
circle
● Pre-departure cooking workshop
● Leader to monitor
lack of leader U MA H ● Cooking circle R Mo
observation ● Fuel dump at least 5m from cooking M
while cooking circle
● Pre-departure cooking workshop
● Leader to monitor
irresponsible use U MA H ● Cooking circle R Mo
of trangias ● Fuel dump at least 5m from cooking M
circle
● Pre-departure cooking workshop
● Leader to monitor
knocking over U MA H ● Cooking circle R Mo
trangias ● Fuel dump at least 5m from cooking M
circle
● Pre-departure cooking workshop
● Leader to monitor
12 – Burns (En) over exposure to U Mi L ● Slip, slop, slap, seek, slide considered in R Mi
the sun equipment list and monitored on camp L
● Seek shade for rests where possible
bushfire R C H ● Check weather information pre R MA
departure M
● Exit park on closure days
● Exit on route card
● Consider wind direction – either exit or
access ocean where possible
12 – Burns (EL) incorrect U Mi L ● Clothing information provided pre R Mi
clothing camp L
● Follow slip, slop, slap, seek, slide
principles
● Trangia circles used and monitored by
leader
● Tie back loose clothing while cooking
 no sunscreen P Mi M ● Sunscreen on equipment list provided U Mi
in pre camp workshop and booklet L
● Follow slip, slop, slap, seek, slide
principles
fuel catching U MA H ● Trangia circles used and monitored by R MA
alight leader M
● Fuel dumps 5m from cooking circle
● No blowing out fuel – burn out or cap
only
clothing catching U MA H ● Clothing information provided pre R MA
alight camp M
● Tie back loose clothing while cooking
equipment U MA H ● Trangia circles used and monitored by R MA
catching alight leader M
● Fuel dumps 5m from cooking circle
● Cooking away from tents and other
equipment
13 - Electric First aid kit to follow ● First aid kit
Shock (P) AAAS suggestions and complying with
13 - Electric thunderstorm R C H be checked prior to ● Weather information to be checked pre AAAS guidelines RC
Shock (En) departure. departure ● Medical forms H
Weather information ● Adjustments made if thunderstorms ● Route cards
to be obtained prior forecast carried with exit
● In open areas disperse group and points identified
remove conductors
● Use shelter where possible
● Exit strategies in route card
13 - Electric route through R C H ● Weather information to be checked pre RC
Shock (EL) open landscape departure H
● Adjustments made if thunderstorms
forecast
● In open areas disperse group and
remove conductors
● Exit strategies in route card
incorrect U C H ● Weather information to be checked pre RC
weather departure H
information ● Adjustments made if thunderstorms
forecast
● In open areas disperse group and
remove conductors
● Exit strategies in route card
14 – Drowning Swimming U C H This is not a swimming ● Do not enter water beyond knee depth ● First aid kit R Mo Leaders and
(P) whilst at the trip, however the walk ● Must have at least 1 observer on shore complying with M students must be
beach or water does pass by beaches. at all times AAAS guidelines aware of this
fall Students are not to ● If water is encountered at mambray ● Medical forms rule around
enter water beyond creek particularly at kingfisher dam, ● Route cards entering water
knee height alligator gorge or hidden gorge same carried with exit
measures can be taken in applying points identified
observer and no deeper than knee
height
14 – Drowning rips and U C H ● Do not enter water beyond knee depth R Mo
(En) unknown water ● Must have at least 1 observer on shore M
conditions at all times
14 – Drowning route by the U C H ● Do not enter water beyond knee depth R Mo
(EL) beach and water ● Must have at least 1 observer on shore M
fall at all times
15 - Natural Students not R MA M Rules and expectations ● Pre departure information regarding ● First aid kit R MA Weather updates
disaster (P) following leader are set in pre expectations and consequences complying with M discussed on day
instruction departure workshops. ● Check tent positioning AAAS guidelines of departure
Students encouraged ● Utilise tracks and designated camp sites ● Medical forms
Lack of R MA M to ask clarifying ● Pre departure info regarding storms, ● Route cards R MA
information questions bushfire and tent positioning carried with exit M
from leader points identified
incorrect tent R C H ● Tents placed in designated camping R MA
positioning areas M
● Do not place under tree limbs
● Do not place tent in waterways or on
beach
● Leader to monitor
15 - Natural Bushfire R C H ● Check weather information pre R MA
disaster (En) departure M
● Exit park on closure days
● Exit on route card
● Consider wind direction – either exit or
access ocean where possible
Thunderstorm R C H ● Weather information to be checked pre RC
departure H
● Adjustments made if thunderstorms
forecast
● In open areas disperse group and
remove conductors
● Exit strategies in route card
Gale force winds R C H ● Protection can be gained in designated R MA
camp areas. Options further inland are M
 indicated on map
Falling trees or R C H ● Tents placed in designated camping R MA
branches areas M
● Do not place under tree limbs
15 - Natural incorrect or R MA M ● Weather information to be checked pre R MA
disaster (EL) absent weather departure M
information
inappropriate R MA M ● Tents placed in designated camping R MA
tent sites on areas M
route plan
16 - Split group lack of U Mo M Maintain ratios 1:12 ● Maintain ratios 1:12 (AAAS guide 1:15 ● Information R Mi
(P) appropriate (AAAS guide 1:15 with with adults). packages and L
supervision adults). Common ● Common leadership techniques to be route cards
leadership techniques applied. ● Maps and
to be applied. ● Group briefed to remain where you are compasses
if lost
● Never venture alone
● Regroup at track junctions
participant U Mo M ● Rules and expectations set and agreed R Mi
misbehaviour on pre departure L
inadequate U Mo M ● Maintain ratios 1:12 (AAAS guide 1:15 R Mi
leadership with adults). L
techniques ● Common leadership techniques to be
applied.
● Regroup at track junctions
wandering at U Mo M ● Orientate group to campground on R Mi
night arrival L
● Head torches to be used at night
● Tents have reflective strips / guide
ropes
unclear toileting U Mo M ● Group to stop if anyone going to the R Mi
procedures toilet L
during day
difficulty finding U Mo M ● Orientate group to campground on R Mi
toilet arrival L
● Head torches to be used at night
group U Mo M ● Trip geared towards development of R Mi
disagreement group dynamics and leadership L
techniques
● Able to monitor and adjust dynamics
within the group
● Address in debriefs
 poor visibility U Mo M ● Use handrails available R Mi
● Apply common leadership techniques L
to keep group together
16 - Split group unclear trail U Mo M ● Maps and compasses carried R Mi
(En) ● Handrails and catching features L
available
16 - Split group unclear route U Mo M ● Checked pre departure and completed R Mi
(EL) card in pre departure workshops under L
guidance
incorrect R Mo M ● Maintain ratios 1:12 (AAAS guide 1:15 R Mi
participant ratios with adults). L
non designated U Mo M ● Orientate group to campground on R Mi
areas for arrival L
camping/ ● Use designated and booked camp
toileting etc… grounds
unclear check in U Mo M ● Outlined in handbook R Mi
procedures L
no P Mo H ● Phones and PLBs to be carried R Mi
communication L
17 - Lost lack of U Mo M Maintain ratios 1:12 ● Maintain ratios 1:12 (AAAS guide 1:15 ● Information R Mi
participant (P) appropriate (AAAS guide 1:15 with with adults). packages and L
supervision adults). Common ● Common leadership techniques to be route cards
leadership techniques applied. ● Maps and
to be applied. ● Group briefed to remain where you are compasses
if lost
● Never venture alone
● Regroup at track junctions
participant U Mo M ● Rules and expectations set and agreed R Mi
misbehaviour on pre departure L
inadequate U Mo M ● Maintain ratios 1:12 (AAAS guide 1:15 R Mi
leadership with adults). L
techniques ● Common leadership techniques to be
applied.
● Regroup at track junctions
wandering at U Mo M ● Orientate group to campground on R Mi
night arrival L
● Head torches to be used at night
● Tents have reflective strips / guide
ropes
unclear toileting U Mo M ● Group to stop if anyone going to the R Mi
procedures toilet L
during day
 difficulty finding U Mo M ● Orientate group to campground on R Mi
toilet arrival L
● Head torches to be used at night
group U Mo M ● Trip geared towards development of R Mi
disagreement group dynamics and leadership L
techniques
● Able to monitor and adjust dynamics
within the group
● Address in debriefs
poor visibility U Mo M ● Use handrails available R Mi
● Apply common leadership techniques L
to keep group together
17 - Lost unclear trail U Mo M ● Maps and compasses carried R Mi
participant (En) ● Handrails and catching features L
available
17 - Lost unclear route U Mo M ● Checked pre departure and completed R Mi
participant (EL) card in pre departure workshops under L
guidance
incorrect R Mo M ● Maintain ratios 1:12 (AAAS guide 1:15 R Mi
participant ratios with adults). L
non designated U Mo M ● Orientate group to campground on R Mi
areas for arrival L
camping/ ● Use designated and booked camp
toileting etc… grounds
unclear check in U Mo M ● Outlined in handbook R Mi
procedures L
no P Mo H ● Phones and PLBs to be carried R Mi
communication L
18 – Falling off participants not P MA H Maintain ratios 1:12 ● Remain on tracks where available ● First aid kit R MA
a cliff (P) paying attention (AAAS guide 1:15 with ● Apply common management complying with M
adults). Common techniques AAAS guidelines
leadership techniques ● Remain 3m from the edge of a cliff ● Medical forms
leaving U MA H to be applied. ● Remain on tracks where available ● Route cards R MA
designated ● Apply common management carried with exit M
tracks and areas techniques points identified
● Remain 3m from the edge of a cliff
18 – Falling off slippery and P MA H ● Remain on tracks where available R Mo
a cliff (En) unstable ● Apply common management M
surfaces techniques
● Remain 3m from the edge of a cliff
● Advise where surface is unstable
● Appropriate footwear to be worn and
 discussed pre departure
tracks close to P MA H ● Remain on tracks where available R MA
cliff edge ● Apply common management M
techniques
● Remain 3m from the edge of a cliff
● Advise where surface is unstable
18 – Falling off unclear route U MA H ● Planned in pre departure workshop R MA
a cliff (EL) card ● Check by leaders pre departure M
off-track walking U MA H ● Planned in pre departure workshop R MA
on route ● Check by leaders pre departure M
● Maintain common leadership and
management techniques
19 – Anxiety (P) inexperience P Mi M Monitor for signs and ● Lead up day conducted ● Medical forms U Mi
prepare students for ● Pre departure workshops informing ● Route cards L
expectations in pre students carried with exit
departure workshops. ● Information package supplied points identified
● Monitor for debrief
never been P Mi M ● Lead up day conducted U Mi
away from ● Pre departure workshops informing L
family students
● Information package supplied
● Monitor for debrief
uncomfortable P Mi M ● Lead up day conducted U Mi
toileting or ● Pre departure workshops informing L
hygiene students
practices ● Information package supplied
● Monitor for debrief
● Trowel, paper and sanitiser carried
period P Mi M ● Lead up day conducted U Mi
● Pre departure workshops informing L
students
● Information package supplied
● Monitor for debrief
history P Mi M ● Lead up day conducted U Mi
● Pre departure workshops informing L
students
● Information package supplied
● Monitor for debrief
● Can be declared in medical information
unknown P Mi M ● Lead up day conducted U Mi
● Pre departure workshops informing L
students
 ● Information package supplied
● Monitor for debrief
afraid of the P Mi M ● Pre departure workshops informing U Mi
dark students L
● Information package supplied
● Monitor for debrief
● Torches included in packing list
● Tent and cooking partners
uncomfortable P Mi M ● Lead up day conducted U Mi
or unfamiliar ● Intensive group work prior to camp L
with group experience
● Pre departure workshops informing
students
● Information package supplied
● Monitor for debrief
physical exertion P Mi M ● Lead up day conducted U Mi
● Pre departure workshops informing L
students
● Monitor for debrief
● Appropriate rests
● Route plan checked pre departure
19 – Anxiety extreme P Mi M ● Weather information to group pre U Mi
(En) weather departure L
● Stay as a group
● Monitor in debriefs
● Group aware of exit strategies or plans
dark at night P Mi M ● Orientate group to campground on U Mi
arrival L
● Head torches to be used at night
● Tents have reflective strips / guide
ropes
1height of cliffs P Mi M ● Remain on tracks U Mi
● Follow procedures for bumps and L
bruises section when descending to
beach
relative isolation P Mi M ● Group to work together to maintain U Mi
connection L
● Cooking and tent partners
● Monitor in debriefs
disconnection P Mi M ● Group to work together to maintain U Mi
through no connection L
reception ● Cooking and tent partners
 ● Monitor in debriefs
19 – Anxiety size of tents P Mi M ● Students view tents pre departure U Mi
(EL) ● Emergency shelter is available to use L
weight of P Mi M ● Packing not to exceed 25% body weight U Mi
equipment ● Apply appropriate rests to reduce L
physical stress where necessary
20 – alcohol or packing alcohol U Mo M Students and staff ● Identify no tolerance policy R Mi To participants
recreational or recreational must sign an ● Student sent home if in possession L and leaders
drug use (P) drugs agreement in flinsafe ● A part of flinsafe agreement regarding
20 – alcohol or prior to attending expectations
recreational
drug use (En)
20 – alcohol or
recreational
drug use (EL)