Risk Assessment & Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

Risk Assessment & Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) List Activity here: Education talks at The Koala Conservation Centre and in Bushland Environments DOCUMENT No SMS2-6-012B DOCUMENT CONTROLLER: APPROVED: Sign: Name: Title: Date: Sign: Name: Title: Date: Page 1 of 11 Version 3.0 Created: 12/8/15

PHILLIP ISLAND NATURE PARK. SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT & SWMS DETAILS OF THE ACTIVITY v3 ORGANISATION Who will be managing the works? Phillip Island Nature Parks DATE 28/04/16 WORK DESCRIPTION Provide details of the work to be undertaken Koala Walk and Talk, Koala Capers, Tree top Travels, Momentous Marsupials Bushland Exploration, Bush Tucker Trail, Bushland Quadrats, Indigenous Tour Koala Conservation and Management Time with Environment Koala Prowl Night time talk Nature Nights DEPARTMENT/ LOCATION OF WORKS Provide details on who is conducting the work and where the activities will be undertaken REFERENCES Acts, Regulations, Compliance Codes, Codes of Practice, Australian Standards, procedures...etc EQUIPMENT REQUIRED Provide details of the equipment to be used, including any mobile plant, power tools...etc Page 2 of 11 Version 3.0 Created: 12/8/15 Adaptations of Organisms Talks conducted by education/as Needs Rangers/ Environment Rangers Talks will be conducted at: The Koala Conservation Centre, Oswin Roberts Bushland Reserve, PINP Environment work locations, including Summerlands Peninsula and old tip site Vic. Occupational health & Safety Act 2004. Sect. 23: Duties of employers to other persons 2-way UHF radio, First Aid kit, Mobile Phone, Appropriate clothing Bushland Quadrats: clipboards, tape measures, ID charts Time with Environment: gloves, plants, stakes, holders, wooden hammers Koala prowl: red flashlights for prowl, dolphin lights for clients P.I.N.P. SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT DETAILS OF THE ASSESSMENT TEAM NAME POSITION ORGANISATION SIGNATURE DATE Helen Masters Education & Interpretation Ranger Phillip Island Nature Parks OHS Rep Education Kim Dunstan Education Co-ordinator Phillip Island Nature Parks Peter Sterck OHS Coordinator Phillip Island Nature Parks Steps for using this document 1. Discuss with relevant employees, contractors & OHS reps what work will be high risk, the tasks & associated hazards, risks & controls 2. In the What are the tasks or activities involved? column list the work tasks in sequence to how they will be carried out. 3. In the What are the hazards & risks? column List the hazards & risks for each task. 4. Determine the initial level of risk by the use of the Risk matrix. E.g the likelihood & consequence levels. 5. In the Controls column select the hazard or risk & then work through the hierarchy of controls from most effective to least effective.. Choose a control measure (and how it is to be used) that is as close to most effective as reasonably practicable.

6. Determine the residual risk level by use of the risk matrix. This rating should be lower than the initial risk level. Page 3 of 11 Version 3.0 Created: 12/8/15

Likelihood Phillip Island Nature Park Risk Assessment & SWMS template PINP SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT GUIDE HAZARDS Types Physical Unguarded machinery, trips, falls...etc Radiological Ultraviolet radiation, radiofrequency radiation...etc Psychological Stress, bullying, work pressure...etc Chemical Bleach, diesel, window cleaner...etc Ergonomic Screen based work, poor workstation setup...etc Blood, insects, sewage...etc LEVEL OF RISK Risk Matrix Likelihood Ratings Consequence Ratings for incident injury or near miss. Almost Certain L5 Is expected to occur in most circumstances Catastrophic C5 Death or permanent disability Likely L4 Will probably occur in most circumstances Major C4 Treatment in Hospital Possible L3 Might occur at some time (1every 3yrs) Moderate C3 Medical treatment or ambulance attendance Unlikely L2 Could occur at some time (1 in 10yrs) Minor C2 First aid treatment Rare L1 May occur in exceptional circumstances Insignificant C1 No physical injury Consequence Negligible (C1) Minor (C2) Moderate (C3) Major (C4) Catastrophic (C5) Almost Certain (L5) Medium High High Very High Very High Likely (L4) Medium Medium High High Very High Possible (L3) Low Medium Medium High High Unlikely (L2) Low Low Medium Medium High Rare (L1) Low Low Low Low Medium Outcomes Very High - Immediate action required and must be managed by senior management with a detailed plan High Senior management attention needed and management responsibility specified Medium Management responsibility must be specified and response procedures monitored Low Manage through defined routine procedures at local Management level CONTROLS Hierarchy of Controls Most effective High order controls Elimination Remove the hazard Substitution Reduce the hazard, i.e. use a boom list instead of a ladder...etc Medium order controls Isolation Separate people from the hazard, i.e. use barriers or fencing Engineering Make physical changes to the hazard, i.e. plant guarding...etc Low order controls Administrative Use procedures to reduce the risk, i.e. safe work procedures...etc Least effective Personal Protective Equipment Safety boots, hardhat, gloves...etc Page 4 of 11 Version 3.0 Created: 12/8/15

ACTIVITY Describe each step of the activity to be undertaken. Group Is met at location Briefing is given including warnings of hazards Group walks to activity location with interpretation stops along the way KCC Group will walk along boardwalks and walking tracks looking for koalas with interpretation stops along the way Bushland Group will explore the bushland area either through interpretation or through conducting quadrats Environment Group will engage in environment work as directed by environment rangers Swan Lake Group will walk along track to the bird hides with interpretation stops along the way HAZARDS List any hazards associated with the activity. Physical Slipping or tripping on walkways or tracks. Physical Facilities and Infrastructure (inappropriate) PINP SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT STEPS & RISK ASSESSMENT OF THE ACTIVITY INITIAL LEVEL OF CONTROLS RESIDUAL LEVEL RISK List the control measures to be OF RISK (after Provide a risk level used. control in place) using the matrix Provide a risk level i.e. L3 x C2 = using the matrix Medium i.e. L3 x C2 = Medium L3 x C3 = Medium Safety briefing before tour starts L3 x C3 = Medium Modified tour protocols Staff supervision / control Group structure: staff at front of group and second ranger at the back of group. All rangers first aid trained and carry first aid kit at all times. Medical information and students. Held by teachers. Koala Prowl Use flashlights in parking lot for clients, use red torches in bushlands and boardwalks L1 x C5 = Medium Evacuation plans and systems in L1 x C5 = Medium place at all sites. Rangers are familiar with these procedures. Toilet facilities available at all sites and are maintained and cleaned regularly Shelter available for participants Ambulance details are known & carried at all times. Mobile and Two way radio reception at all sites (rangers to carry either or both at all times) Water refill facilities available at all sites PERSON RESPONSIBLE List the organisation/ persons responsible for this step of the activity. Page 5 of 11 Version 3.0 Created: 12/8/15

Conclusion Groups will be debriefed and escorted back to meeting location Physical/ Staff conducting program (inappropriate) Snake Bite, Stings (spiders, fleas, ticks, mites, bees, bull ants, mosquitoes etc.) Allergic reactions L1 x C? =? All staff hold Working with Children s Check (WWC) and/or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration All staff current level 2 first aid trained with CPR yearly refreshers. Core rangers anaphylaxis and asthma first aid trained. Standard ratio of 1 ranger per 25 students, maximum of 30. Night talks, 2 rangers with up to 55 students. All volunteers have current WWC or VIT registration. All staff and volunteers have undertaken a OHS induction prior to beginning program. All staff are familiar will activity locations and do site check before beginning activity. L4xC3 = high Rangers current first aid trained First aid kit carried at all times with snake bandages Core rangers anaphylactic trained. Teachers carry any epipens recorded on permission forms for anaphylactic suffers. Mobile phone or radio carried. Medical information and students. Held by teachers. Teachers from schools present at all times. L2 x C4 = medium Rangers current first aid trained First aid kit carried at all times Mobile phone or radio carried. Rangers anaphylactic trained. Teachers carry any epipens recorded on permission forms for L4 x C2 = medium L1 x C4 = Low Page 6 of 11 Version 3.0 Created: 12/8/15 & Education Manager & Manager & OHS Coordinator

Asthma Attack Sunburn/heat stroke Swooping Birds anaphylactic suffers. Medical information and students. Held by teachers. Teachers from schools present at all times. No food sharing occurs. L2 x C4 = medium Staff trained in asthma management. Staff carry first aid kit Students bring all medication required. Mobile phone or radio carried. Teachers from schools present at all times. Medical information and students. Held by teachers. L3 x C3 = medium All participants must have shirts that have sleeves. Participants bring sunscreen and hat. Outdoor activities conducted in early part of program. Shade is used whenever possible if outdoors. Activities cancelled in extreme weather. Indoor activities provided if weather conditions are to extreme. At lunch students reapply sunscreen Water bottles are requested and are able to be refilled. Carried with participants when going outdoors. L2 x C2 = low Reduce exposure by moving tour to different area/route. L1 x C4 = Low L1 x C3 = low L2 x C1 = low, Manager & OHS Coordinator Page 7 of 11 Version 3.0 Created: 12/8/15

Psychosocial Missing children. Sources of Energy Exposure to extreme weather heat and cold including Electrical Storms. Sources of Energy Fire (on walkways or bush land) L3 x C5=High Rangers conduct safety briefing prior to tour. Group structure: staff at front of group and teacher at the back of group. Adhere to low student ranger ratio: standard of 1 ranger per 25 students, maximum of 30. 2 rangers to 55 PAX at night. Head count at beginning and end of program. (Plus at key points throughout). Medical information and students. L3 x C3 = high Jackets, sunscreen, hats, gloves, correct footwear and drinking water carried at all times. Activities cancelled in extreme weather. Indoor activities provided if weather conditions are to extreme. Staff to monitor for total fire ban notices & follow severe weather policy Staff to monitor Bureau of Meteorology warnings and radars. Students are advised to bring hat, sunscreen, coat etc. L1 x C5 = medium Staff members carry radio or mobile phone for assistance. All staff members trained in emergency management. Staff to monitor weather condition prior to talk/activities. Staff to monitor for Total Fire ban notices & follow Severe weather policy Staff to know current evacuation L2 x C1 = low L2 x C2 = low L1 x C1 = low Page 8 of 11 Version 3.0 Created: 12/8/15

Animal Encounter Psychological Suspicious Person Physical Falling trees and branches Koalas on handrails points and process. L2 x C4 = Medium Rangers current first aid trained First aid kit carried at all times with snake bandages Mobile phone or radio carried. Medical information and students. Held by teachers. Teachers from schools present at all times. Inform participants of the possibility of an encounter and remind them to respect and avoid animals Mobile phone or radio carried Teachers from schools present at all times All staff are familiar will activity locations and do site check before beginning activity. Use alternate routes if necessary. Koala Conservation Centre staff regularly undertake tree inspections Broken or loose branches are taken down by staff or contractors. When high winds groups avoid standing under trees where possible. Groups instructed not to touch koalas (as they are wild animals) and not to get too close to koalas. Koala Conservation Centre policies in place. Rangers present on boardwalk and group supervised by rangers at all times. Physical barriers placed around L2 x C2 = low Page 9 of 11 Version 3.0 Created: 12/8/15 & Environment Ranger KKC Ranger, Environment Rangers, & KKC Ranger &

Physical Injury incurred from Environment work Physical Traffic where koala is sitting. Ranger leads the group, and structures animal encounters. If koalas are on the boardwalk. handrail etc. rangers will keep the group at a safe distance and remove the group if the animal is distressed. Signage placed near koalas. Do Not Touch. Rangers conduct safety briefing prior to tour, including hazards and proper use of equipment (wheelbarrows, shovels etc.) Necessary safety equipment including gloves and goggles are provided When working in areas where traffic may be present all group members including staff are to wear hi-vis vests. Traffic cones used to cordon off area of work if necessary. Environment Rangers & s Environment Rangers & s Page 10 of 11 Version 3.0 Created: 12/8/15

PINP SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT & SWMS STEPS & RISK ASSESSMENT OF THE ACTIVITY This assessment has been developed in consultation and has been read, understood and signed by all workers undertaking the scope of works: Location/s Additional hazard/risks identified Print Names Signatures Date Comments Koala Conservation Centre Oswin Roberts Bushland Reserve Environment work sites Swan Lake walking trails Helen Masters Kim Dunstan Ashton Chudiak Lisa Rasmussen Samantha West Sue Graham Cara Richardson Graeme Burgan Greer Arnott Claire Miller Natasha Thomson Kathleen Denny Madeline Edmond Claire Jinnette Kim Noy Stephen Pendlebury Maddie Press Page 11 of 11 Version 3.0 Created: 12/8/15