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Myponga Primary School Excursion/Incursion Risk Management Plan

6/05/2021 Living Kaurna Cultural Centre is

Date(s) of Excursion Excursion Destination located at Warriparinga
Describe the Activity and Educational tour
Location
Departure and arrival 9.30am depart from Myponga Primary School, arrive back at 15.00pm Water hazards? Yes/No
times If yes, detail in risk assessment below
Contact
Important Contacts Position Held Signature Date
Number
Shaun Betts Principal 08 8558 6267
Health and Safety Representative
Laura Passmore/Liz Ray Excursion Lead Teacher 0407757275

Additional Information
Method of transport including proposed route if relevant Willunga Charter Bus- to Warriprainga , home via Morphett vale play ground. 3-5 Jay Drive
WILLUNGA  SA  5172
Number of Students 25
DECD Adult to Student Ratio for this activity 1:10 – 3 Adults
First Aider to Student Ratio 1:30 (refer to the Workplace First Aid Procedure for correct ratio)
First Aider/s Liz Ray 0412911874- Laura Passmore-
Emergency Management Plan of venue attached
Map of entry/access points attached (for open areas/terrain)
Preparation for excursion or activity to identify any potential hazards Read Hazard Management Procedure and Teachers to sign acknowledgement of excursion
DECD Camps and Excursions Guidelines. preparation.
Complete WHS General Risk Assessment risk
assessment tool document.

Items to take on excursion

First aid kit List of adults participating in the excursion (attached)

List of children attending the excursion (attached) Contact information for each adult (attached)

Contact information for each child (attached) Mobile phone / other means of communicating with the service & emergency services

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

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 Risk Assessment Existing Risk Hierarchy Residual Risk Assessment
Risk Controls to
Hazard Type Hazard Description Likelihoo Consequenc Controls in place of Risk Consequenc
Risk Rating be Implemented Likelihood Risk Rating
d e Controls e

Vehicle Road traffic accident – D 5 Extreme Licensed bus driver Admin. Check licences are E 5 High
bus transport to/from Seat belts Engineering current
destination Driving at speed Admin.
limit
First Aid kit in bus Admin
Physical Movement around D 5 Extreme Any required Admin. Review and update D 4 High
excursion location: medication will be more robust
Medical emergency: organized by emergency
heart attack, stroke, teacher. management
onset of asthma Apply first aid procedure for
Contact emergency excursions.
services Qualified first aid
Contact school person in
attendance.
Check medical
action plans and
medication plans on
the day.
Physical Movement around D 3 Medium Supervision Admin. All staff members E 3 Medium
excursion location: Instruction to stay Admin. will be watching
Broken limb, bones, and walk on paths students and all staff
soft tissue injury. on paths/tracks will have their
mobile phones for
ease of contact
Physical Public locations: D 3 Medium Supervision Admin. Briefing to occur at E 3 Medium
Student becomes lost. Instruction to stay commencement of
Students, other on paths/tracks. activity.
excursion participants Appropriate adult – Distribution of
encounter undesirable student supervision. Emergency
persons Name tags worn by Management Plan.
students and staff Clarification of
along with high vis Assembly Point.
vests. Ratios in Whistle to be used
place. as emergency

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 Risk Assessment Existing Risk Hierarchy Risk Controls to Residual Risk Assessment
Hazard Type Hazard Description Likelihoo Consequenc Controls in place of Risk Consequenc
d e
Risk Rating be Implemented Likelihood e
Risk Rating
Controls
Roll book is signal.
marked. Head
count occurs during
and after activity.
Physical Movement around D 4 High Supervision Admin. Asthma and E 3 Medium
excursion location: Instruction to stay medication
Bites and stings. on paths/tracks management plans
Apply first aid. to be reviewed.
Contact Emergency
Services
immediately.
Environmental Severe weather: D 3 Medium Weather forecast to Admin. E 3 Medium
Bushfire risk. be checked leading
up to, and on the
day of the
excursion.
Excursion will be Elimination No risk
cancelled if
weather conditions
will create hazard-
at discretion of
venue
Physical Walking in groups: D 3 High Required adult – Admin. Use all pedestrian E 3 Medium
Collision with vehicle. student supervision crossings available.
ratio to be in place. Bus will drop us off
Instructions to stay in the bus park at
with excursion the venue so there is
adults. no need to cross a
First Aid and road.
Emergency
management plan
to be implemented.
Environmental Communication issues: D 2 Low Second adult to Admin. Upon arrival, test E 2 Low
Loss of mobile phone. have mobile phone. phone signal.
Out of phone range. Vehicle to be in Arrange to use site

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 Risk Assessment Existing Risk Hierarchy Risk Controls to Residual Risk Assessment
Hazard Type Hazard Description Likelihoo Consequenc Controls in place of Risk Consequenc
d e
Risk Rating be Implemented Likelihood e
Risk Rating
Controls
close proximity to telephone if
excursion location. required.
Environmental Lack of Emergency D 3 Medium Risk assessment Admin. Identify adult to E 3 Medium
Service Access rating to determine meet emergency
if excursion/activity services if needed.
should occur.
If risk assessment is
medium or above, a
map is provided
showing access
points.
Identify access
points for
emergency service
access.

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 Risk Assessment Matrix

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 Emergency Management Plan and Procedures
These emergency management plans and procedures are intended to cover the following aspects: response to an emergency, including notifying emergency services and
medical assistance, evacuation procedures and communication expectations.

Actions During Off Site Emergency Actions After Off Site Emergency
1. Call 000 and inform emergency services of the nature of the emergency as soon as 1. Advise the School and Principal that the emergency is over.
possible. Advise them of the closest access/egress points. 2. Determine if there is any specific information
2. Apply first aid if required. students, staff and visitors need to know (e.g. areas of
3. Identify which Assembly Point you will evacuate staff, students and visitors to the facility to avoid or parent reunification process)
(refer to Excursion Location Map). 3. Print and issue pre-prepared parent letters and give
4. Evacuate staff, students and visitors to the nominated Emergency Assembly Point. these to students to take home (as required).
5. Take the student attendance list, staff attendance list, your Emergency/First Aid kit 4. Ensure any students, staff or visitors with medical or
and this Plan. other needs are supported.
6. Once at Assembly Point, check all students, staff and visitors are accounted for. 5. Ensure all staff are made aware of Employee
Assistance Program contact details (if needed for
7. Report the emergency/evacuation to:
additional support).
a. Principal/deputy
6. Seek support from DECD Education/Corporate Office if
b. School:[ 08 8558 6267]
required.
8. Principal will then notify:
7. Undertake operational debrief with relevant staff
a. Education Director: [insert number here].
(including WHS committee if applicable) to review the
b. Workplace Health and Safety on 8226 1440
off-site and procedural changes that may be required.
c. SafeWork SA on 1800 777 209 if the incident is
immediately notifiable (refer to the Injury incident 8. Complete an IRMS incident report.
reporting and investigation procedure).
9. Ensure communications with emergency services is maintained.
Wait for emergency services to arrive or provide further
information.
10. Contact parents if required.
11. Maintain a record of actions/decisions undertaken and times.

Review and testing of emergency management plan and procedures:

Testing of the emergency procedures, including the frequency of testing;

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  This Emergency Management Plan and Procedure will be reviewed annually and adjusted according to the needs of the excursion.
 In the event that the emergency plan is activated, the emergency response team (Principal, teachers, volunteers etc.) must debrief as soon as practical after the
situation has been managed to gather learnings from the event and update the emergency procedure / plans accordingly

Information, training and instruction to relevant workers in relation to implementing the emergency procedures:

 All volunteers and staff will be provided a copy of and receive training in the Emergency Management Plan and Procedure prior to the excursion and relevant phone
numbers.

Emergency Contacts

Name Emergency First Aider Principal Deputy Principal School Relevant Education Police Assistance Line Local Police
Services Office (non-urgent)
(non-urgent)
(Police, Fire,
Ambulance)
Phone 000 0412911874 08 8558 6267 Fleurieu 131 444 85 552018
Number Partnership

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