Important Information for Activity Supervisors (Risk Assessment & Method Statement) Activity location maps for all campsites can be downloaded at onebigadventure.org.nz or can be found in the One Big Adventure Information Booklet.
Activity: A Royal Drama Recommended Adult:Child Ratio: 1:10 Location: Indoors - Dining Hall or side room of gym (Carey Park) Dining room or lounge (Piha Mill) Supervisors: Parent Helpers/Teacher(s) The children and their safety is your responsibility for the entire duration of the session. Do not allow any child to leave the group without your Please ensure your cellphone is off & attention is on the children at all times. Please ensure you are acquainted with the Activity Instructions and the form for your activity prior to beginning the session. It is expected that your organisation will have briefed supervisors as to any If you have any concerns about the activity, the equipment or your level of ability in regard to this activity, please speak with One Big Adventure staff immediately. Normal precautions for child safety apply such as: Ensure adequate clothing and footwear are worn especially if outdoors. Maintain group control at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures. Know who your First Aid Officer for the group is and their location. Encourage full group participation and have fun together! Activity: A Royal Drama The outlined below are for hazards that could result in serious illness, injury and/ or death. These hazards are specifically related to use of One Big Adventure activities and equipment. Risks associated with normal daily life have not been included (such as bee stings, sunburn, etc.) as it is expected that all groups will apply normal precautions to avoid these and to address them if need be. Loss of group control or misbehavior Adequate Adult:Child ratios. Group sizes to be manageable. 2. Assess the situation and the group safety as well as your own
Activity: Air Rifles Risk Level: Medium Recommended Adult:Child Ratio: 1:6 Location: Air Rifles Range Supervisors: Parent Helpers/Teacher(s) The children and their safety is your responsibility for the entire duration of the session. Do not allow any child to leave the group without your Please ensure your cellphone is off & attention is on the children at all times. Please ensure you are acquainted with the Activity Instructions and the form for your activity prior to beginning the session. It is expected that your organisation will have briefed supervisors as to any special needs/ at risk children (e.g. a severe bee-sting allergy, epilepsy). If you have any concerns about the activity, the equipment or your level of ability in regard to this activity, please speak with One Big Adventure staff immediately. If the weather changes during a session it is your responsibility to make a decision about whether it is safe to continue the activity, or stop it if necessary. Normal precautions for child safety apply such as: Ensure adequate clothing and footwear are worn especially if outdoors. Maintain group control at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures. Know who your First Aid Officer for the group is and their location. Encourage full group participation and have fun together! Please note: Any firing of the air rifles other than on the air rifle range inside the tubes will result in that person being requested to leave Carey Park Activity: Air Rifles The outlined below are for hazards that could result in serious illness, injury and/ or death. These hazards are specifically related to use of One Big Adventure activities and equipment. Risks associated with normal daily life have not been included (such as bee stings, sunburn, etc.) as it is expected that all groups will apply normal precautions to avoid these and to address them if need be. or Death Hit by gun pellet faulty/risky No one is allowed in the target area while shooting is in progress. No one is allowed to touch the guns while retrieving targets. Always point guns away from people including when being loaded. Safety goggles are to be worn while shooting. Only adults are to load guns and target area regularly undergo maintenance Loss of group control/ misbehavior Failure to follow instructions of use - (either participants or adults) Other people wandering into target area Gear left out unsupervised Adequate Adult:Child ratios Ensure supervisors are trained by staff on correct usage of equipment Ensure WAIT signs are clearly visible around entrance to target area It is written on Instruction sheets and explained to adults on training to bring gear back to the activities office between sessions. 2. Assess the situation and the group safety as well as your own
Activity: Archery Risk Level: Medium Recommended Adult:Child Ratio: 1:6 Location: Archery Range The children and their safety is your responsibility for the entire duration of the session. Do not allow any child to leave the group without your Please ensure your cell phone is off & attention is on the children at all times. Please ensure you are acquainted with the Activity Instructions and the form for your activity prior to beginning the session. It is expected that your organisation will have briefed supervisors as to any special needs/at risk children (e.g. a severe bee-sting allergy, epilepsy etc.). If you have any concerns about the activity, the equipment or your level of ability in regard to this activity, please ask One Big Adventure staff for help immediately. If the weather changes during a session, it is your responsibility to make a decision about whether it is safe to continue the activity or stop it if necessary. Normal precautions for child safety apply such as: Ensure adequate clothing and footwear are worn, especially if outdoors. Maintain group control at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures. Know who your First Aid Officer for the group is and their location. Encourage full group participation and have fun together! Reviewed: 24/8/17 (RS/JB) Activity: Archery The outlined below are for hazards that could result in serious illness, injury and/or death. These hazards are specifically related to use of One Big Adventure activities and equipment. Risks associated with normal daily life have not been included (such as bee stings, sunburn etc.) as it is expected that all groups will apply normal precautions to avoid these and to address them if need be. Death or Hit by arrow Arm grazed by misuse of bow breaking/faulty No one allowed in target area while archery in progress. Always point arrows away from people. Make sure there are no more arrows left at shooting platform before retrieving arrows. Participants instructed on proper handling of bow regularly undergoes maintenance Death or Loss of group control/misbehavior Other people wandering into target area. Failure to follow instructions Gear left outside unsupervised Adequate Adult: Child ratios Ensure WAIT signs are clearly visible around entrance to target area Ensure supervisors trained by staff on correct usage of equipment It is stated on instruction sheets and explained at training that gear must be brought back to the activities office between 2. Assess the situation and the group safety as well as your own
Activity: Blast from the Past Recommended Adult:Child Ratio: 1:10 Location: Field and dining room Important Information for Supervisors of Blast from the Past: The children and their safety is your responsibility for the entire duration of the session. Do not allow any child to leave the group without your Please ensure your cell phone is off & attention is on the children at all times. Please ensure you are acquainted with the Activity Instructions and the form for your activity prior to beginning the session. It is expected that your organisation will have briefed supervisors as to any If you have any concerns about the activity, equipment or your level of ability in regard to this activity please speak with One Big Adventure staff immediately. If the weather changes during a session, it is your responsibility to make a decision about whether it is safe to continue the activity, or stop it if necessary. Normal precautions for child safety apply such as: Ensure appropriate clothing for outdoors is worn. Maintain group control at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures. Know who your First Aid Officer for the group is and their location. Encourage full group participation and have fun together! Activity: Blast from the Past The outlined below are for hazards that could result in serious illness, injury and/or death. These hazards are specifically related to use of One Big Adventure activities and equipment. Risks associated with normal daily life have not been included (such as bee stings, sunburn, etc.) as it is expected that all groups will apply normal precautions to avoid these and to address them if need be. breaking or unsafe regularly undergoes maintenance checks Loss of group control or misbehavior running & colliding or falling Adequate adult:child ratios & manage group order and give clear instructions Explain boundaries. Make sure participants are careful and aware of others. Change the 2. Assess the situation and group safety as well as your own
Reviewed: 24/8/17 (RS/JB) Activity: Board Game Mania Recommended Adult:Child Ratio: 1:10 Location: Indoors, usually in Dining Hall or side room off Gym (Carey Park) Dining room or lounge (Piha Mill) The children and their safety is your responsibility for the entire duration of the session. Do not allow any child to leave the group without your Please ensure cellphones are off and your attention is on children at all times. Please ensure you are acquainted with the Activity Instructions and the form for your activity, prior to beginning the session. If you not confident about any aspect of the activity, the equipment or your level of training, please ask One Big Adventure staff for help immediately. It is expected that your organisation will have briefed supervisors as to any Normal precautions for child safety apply such as: Ensure adequate clothing and footwear are worn especially if outdoors. Maintain group control at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures. Know who your First Aid Officer for the group is and their location. Encourage full group participation and have fun together! Activity: Board Game Mania The outlined below are for hazards that could result in serious illness, injury and/or death. These hazards are specifically related to use of One Big Adventure activities and equipment. Risks associated with normal daily life have not been included (such as bee stings, sunburn, etc.) as it is expected that all groups will apply normal precautions to avoid these and to address them if need be. Choking Loss of group control/ misbehavior Children swallowing small pieces breaking or unsafe regularly undergoes maintenance checks Adequate adult:child ratios. Group sizes to be manageable. Adequate adult:child ratios. Group sizes to be manageable. If younger group don t play games with small pieces. 2. Assess the situation and group safety as well as your own
Reviewed: 24/8/17 (RS/JB) Activity: Burma Trail Recommended Adult:Child Ratio: 1:10 or 1:6 (Across the stream) Location: Bush near Confidence Course/Campfire (Carey Park) Bush behind ablutions block (Piha Mill) Important Information for Supervisors of Burma Trail: The children and their safety is your responsibility for the entire duration of the session. Do not allow any child to leave the group without your Please ensure your cell phone is off & attention is on the children at all times. Please ensure you are acquainted with the Activity Instructions and the form for your activity prior to beginning the session. It is expected that your organisation will have briefed supervisors as to any If you have any concerns about the activity, the equipment or your level of ability in regard to this activity, please speak with One Big Adventure staff immediately. If the weather changes during a session, it is your responsibility to make a decision about whether it is safe to continue the activity, or stop it if necessary. Normal precautions for child safety apply such as: Ensure appropriate clothing for outdoors/weather is worn. Maintain group control at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures. Know who your First Aid Officer for the group is and their location. Encourage full group participation and have fun together! Activity: Burma Trail The outlined below are for hazards that could result in serious illness, injury and/or death. These hazards are specifically related to use of One Big Adventure activities and equipment. Risks associated with normal daily life have not been included (such as bee stings, sunburn, etc.) as it is expected that all groups will apply normal precautions to avoid these and to address them if need be. Death or injury Death or injury Trees/branches falling on participants Participants tripping over/walking into trees/branches/roots Trail undergoes regular maintenance checks and is cleared of rotten wood, etc. Participants instructed to go carefully and warned of the risks of this happening Loss of group control/misbehavior Wandering off/getting lost in the dark Adequate Adult:Child ratios. Group sizes to be manageable. No-one to leave or go to the trail area without Headcount before and after activity. 2. Assess the situation and the group safety as well as your own
Activity: Bush Survival Skills Recommended Adult:Child Ratio: 1:6 Location: In Bush Skills room off the gym & Bush Area across stream or near bush platform (Carey Park) In lounge room & all over camp (Piha Mill) Important Information for Supervisors of Bush Skills: The children and their safety is your responsibility for the entire duration of the session. Do not allow any child to leave the group without your Please ensure your cell phone is off & attention is on the children at all times. Please ensure you are acquainted with the Activity Instructions and the form for your activity prior to beginning the session. It is expected that your organisation will have briefed supervisors as to any If you have any concerns about the activity, equipment or your level of ability in regard to this activity please speak with One Big Adventure staff immediately. If the weather changes during a session it is your responsibility to make a decision about whether it is safe to continue the activity, or stop it if necessary. Children should wear footwear suitable for walking in the stream (i.e. Gumboots, crocks, rock shoes). Note that the water is very cold. Normal precautions for child safety apply such as: Ensure appropriate clothing for outdoors is worn. Maintain group control at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures. Know who your First Aid Officer for the group is and their location. Reviewed 24/8/17 (JB/RS) Activity: Bush Survival Skills The outlined below are for hazards that could result in serious illness, injury and/or death. These hazards are specifically related to use of One Big Adventure activities and equipment. Risks associated with normal daily life have not been included (such as bee stings, sunburn, etc.) as it is expected that all groups will apply normal precautions to avoid these and to address them if need be. Drowning or injury Drowning or injury Stream floods due to excessive rain. Stones/rocks causing injury or tripping over roots/branches/trees. Trees/branches falling on participants. Participant wandering out of sight while in the stream area. Loss of group control/misbehavior. Do not go to stream if raining heavily and leave area if this occurs. Adequate footwear to be worn & care must be taken. Track undergoes regular maintenance checks. Warn people of the dangers when making shelters. Participants given full instructions including to not leave group without Adequate Adult:Child ratios 2. Assess the situation and the groups safety as well as your own
Activity: Bush Walk Recommended Adult:Child Ratio: 1:6 Location: Bush Walk track across the stream Supervisors: Parent Help/Teacher (s) Important Information for Supervisors of Bush Walk: The children and their safety is your responsibility for the entire duration of the session. Do not allow any child to leave the group without your Please ensure your cell phone is off & attention is on the children at all times. Do ensure you carry a cellphone with you in event of an emergency. We recommend that you have a portable First Aid Kit provided by your organisation. Please ensure you are acquainted with the Activity Instructions and the forms for your activity prior to beginning the session. It is expected that your organisation will have briefed supervisors as to any special needs/at risk children (e.g. a severe bee-sting allergy, epilepsy). If you have any concerns about the activity, the equipment or your level of ability in regard to this activity please speak with One Big Adventure staff immediately. If the weather changes during a session it is your responsibility to make a decision about whether it is safe to continue the activity, or stop it if necessary. If there is thunder or lightning at any point of your walk you must make your way back as quickly and safely as possible even if that means coming back the way you came. Children should wear footwear suitable for Bush Walk (i.e. Trainers, Gumboots, etc.). Note that the track is boggy in parts & sneakers may get wet. Normal precautions for child safety apply such as: Ensure appropriate clothing for outdoors is worn. Maintain group control at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures. Know who your First Aid Officer for the group is and their location. Encourage full group participation and have fun together! Reviewed 24/8/17 (JB/RS) Activity: Bush Walk The outlined below are for hazards that could result in serious illness, injury and/or death. These hazards are specifically related to use of One Big Adventure activities and equipment. Risks associated with normal daily life have not been included (such as bee stings, sunburn, etc.) as it is expected that all groups will apply normal precautions to avoid these and to address them if need be. Drowning Stream floods due to excessive rain Do not cross stream if raining heavily and leave area if this occurs. Death or Drowning Stones/rocks causing injury or tripping over roots/walking into branches Trees/branches falling on participants Adequate footwear to be worn & care must be taken during walk (no running) Trail undergoes regular maintenance checks and is cleared of rotten wood etc. Participant wandering out of sight while crossing stream area Participants given full instructions including not to cross stream without permission and not to leave group injury Loss of group control/misbehavior Adequate Adult:Child ratios 2. Assess the situation and the group safety as well as your own.
Activity: Campfire Risk Level: Medium Recommended Adult:Child Ratio: 1:10 Location: Campfire Area Important Information for Supervisors of Campfire: The children and their safety is your responsibility for the entire duration of the session. Do not allow any child to leave the group without your Please ensure your cell phone is off & attention is on the children at all times. Please ensure you are acquainted with the Activity Instructions and the form for your activity, prior to beginning the session. It is expected that your organisation will have briefed supervisors as to any If you have any concerns about the activity, equipment or your level of ability in regard to this activity please speak with One Big Adventure staff immediately. If the weather changes during a session it is your responsibility to make a decision about whether it is safe to continue the activity, or stop it if necessary. Normal precautions for child safety apply such as: Ensure appropriate clothing for outdoors is worn. Maintain group control at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures. Know who your First Aid Officer for the group is and their location. Know where the nearest phone is located. Encourage full group participation and have fun together! Activity: Campfire The outlined below are for hazards that could result in serious illness, injury and/or death. These hazards are specifically related to use of One Big Adventure activities and equipment. Risks associated with normal daily life have not been included (such as bee stings, sunburn, etc.) as it is expected that all groups will apply normal precautions to avoid these and to address them if need be. Death or injury Fire out of control/too large Stoking fire and general management to be done only by trained adults Death or injury Location of water hoses is known Burns Wandering off/getting lost in the dark Loss of group control/misbehavior Participants warned of the possibility of burns and to be careful with hot equipment No one to leave or go to the campfire area without permission and do a headcount before & after the session Adequate Adult:Child ratios 2. Assess the situation and group safety as well as your own
Activity: Confidence Course Risk Level: Medium Recommended Adult:Child Ratio: 1:6 Location: Confidence Course Important Information for Supervisors of Confidence Course: The children and their safety is your responsibility for the entire duration of the session. Do not allow any child to leave the group without your Please ensure your cell phone is off & attention is on the children at all times. Please ensure you are acquainted with the Activity Instructions and the form for your activity prior to beginning the session. If there is thunder the activity will have a 15 minute probationary period, if the thunder continues the activity will be called off until safe to resume. If there is Lightning the probationary period is 30 minutes from the last strike before the activity will resume. It is expected that your organisation will have briefed supervisors as to any If you have any concerns about the activity, equipment or your level of ability in regard to this activity please speak with One Big Adventure staff immediately. If the weather changes during a session it is your responsibility to make a decision about whether it is safe to continue the activity, or stop it if necessary. Normal precautions for child safety apply such as: Ensure appropriate clothing for outdoors is worn. Maintain group control at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures. Know who your First Aid Officer for the group is and their location. Encourage full group participation and have fun together! Activity: Confidence Course The outlined below are for hazards that could result in serious illness, injury and/or death. These hazards are specifically related to use of One Big Adventure activities and equipment. Risks associated with normal daily life have not been included (such as bee stings, sunburn, etc.) as it is expected that all groups will apply normal precautions to avoid these and to address them if need be. Death or injury Death or Death or injury Wet weather causing slippery equipment Trees or branches breaking/falling Do not use course if raining steadily. Use towels to dry course off if its wet and the rain has ceased Staff to regularly check for fallen branches and surrounding trees for rot breaking or unsafe Loss of group control, inadequate adult:child ratio or misbehavior regularly undergoes maintenance checks and repairs Adequate adult:child ratios & manage group order. Give clear instructions. 2. Assess the situation and the group safety as well as your own
Activity: Crate Stacking Risk Level: High Recommended Adult: Child Ratio: 1:4 Location: In the gymnasium Supervisors: Instructor & Parent Helpers/Teacher(s) The children and their safety is primarily the Instructors responsibility for the entire duration of the session, but your full participation in helping to supervise and run the session is needed! This activity should not be used if a participant is over 100kgs It is vital that you receive instruction on belaying technique and do not attempt to belay until both you and the Instructor are confident of your ability. The biggest risk in this activity is incorrect belaying. Follow all correct safety procedures for belaying and for supervising climbing! If you have any concerns about the activity, the equipment or your level of ability in regard to this activity please speak with One Big Adventure staff immediately. Please ensure you are acquainted with the Activity Instructions and the form for your activity prior to beginning the session. Do not allow any child to leave the area without adult Please ensure your cellphone is off & attention is on the children at all times. It is expected that your organisation will have briefed supervisors as to any special needs/ at risk children (e.g. a severe bee-sting allergy, epilepsy). Normal precautions for child safety on Climbing Walls apply such as: Ensure every participant has shoes on and long hair tied back. Maintain group control at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures. Know who your First Aid Officer for the group is and their location. Encourage full group participation and have fun together! 2. Assess the situation and group safety as well as your own Activity: Crate Stacking The outlined below are for hazards that could result in serious illness, injury and/or death. These hazards are specifically related to use of One Big Adventure activities and equipment. Risks associated with normal daily life have not been included (such as bee stings, sunburn, etc.) as it is expected that all groups will apply normal precautions to avoid these and to address them if need be. Death or not provided failing Long hair or loose clothing caught in equipment Inappropriate length of shorts causing pinching Falling crates All necessary provided and correct usage explained and enforced, including harnesses to undergo regular intensive maintenance by Staff. Ensure long hair is tied back & no loose tops to be worn. If the participants shorts do not come past the straps of the harness, they get told to change. in fall zone to be wearing a helmet. Participants to clip each crate to secondary rope as they climb. No-one to stand in front or behind the stack. Death or Loss of group control/ misbehavior Other people wandering into crate falling perimeter Climber falling too far, too hard, or hitting something or someone else Incorrect Belaying Fear of heights - participant getting stuck Ensure adequate Adult:Child ratios including a trained One Big Adventure Instructor always present. Ensure participants know the perimeters. Instructor to enforce the no go area for the entire duration of the activity. Ensure climber always has a trained belayer. Climbers to be mindful of others and move carefully when descending. Instructor to provide belaying instruction and observation until competence is achieved. Instructor trained on rescuing climbers. Encourage Challenge by Choice - no forced climbing. Being distracted or hit by crates, sports balls or other equipment in the gym Train adults correctly and keep participants away from the no go area. Only other people in gym under supervised activities. No sports balls allowed during session.
Activity: Evening Programme Recommended Adult:Child Ratio: 1:20 Location: In Gym Supervisors: One Big Adventure Instructor and Parent Help/Teacher(s) The children and their safety is primarily the Instructor s responsibility for the entire duration of the session, but your participation in helping to supervise the session is needed. Do not allow any child to leave the area without your Please ensure cellphones are off and your attention is on children at all times. Please ensure you are acquainted with the form for your activity prior to beginning the session. It is expected that your organisation will have briefed supervisors as to any special needs/at risk children (e.g. a severe bee-sting allergy, epilepsy). Normal precautions for child safety apply such as: Ensure adequate clothing is worn (shoes off in the gym). Maintain group control at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures. Know who your First Aid Officer for the group is. Encourage full group participation and have fun together! Activity: Evening Programme The outlined below are for hazards that could result in serious illness, injury and/or death. These hazards are specifically related to use of One Big Adventure activities and equipment. Risks associated with normal daily life have not been included (such as bee stings, sunburn, etc.) as it is expected that all groups will apply normal precautions to avoid these and to address them if need be. / Tripping Carpet Burn. falling over, colliding with walls or other participants. Carpet Lifting Participants to be careful and aware of each other. Change games if participants are particularly clumsy. Undergoes regular checks Loss of group control or misbehavior Adequate adult:child ratios & manage group order. Session to be run by trained One Big Adventure staff. 2. Assess the situation and group safety as well as your own
Activity: First Aid Recommended Adult:Child Ratio: 1:6 Location: Side room of gym & outside gym shelter (Carey Park) Dining room or lounge & field area (Piha Mill) The children and their safety is your responsibility for the entire duration of the session. Do not allow any child to leave the group without your Please ensure cellphones are off and your attention is on children at all times. Please ensure you are acquainted with the Activity Instructions and the form for your activity prior to beginning the session. If you not confident about any aspect of the activity, the equipment or your level of training, please speak to One Big Adventure staff immediately. It is expected that your organisation will have briefed supervisors as to any Normal precautions for child safety apply such as: Ensure adequate clothing and footwear are worn especially if outdoors. Maintain group control at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures. Know who your First Aid Officer for the group is and their location. Encourage full group participation and have fun together! Activity: First Aid The outlined below are for hazards that could result in serious illness, injury and/or death. These hazards are specifically related to use of One Big Adventure activities and equipment. Risks associated with normal daily life have not been included (such as bee stings, sunburn, etc.) as it is expected that all groups will apply normal precautions to avoid these and to address them if need be. Participant dropped during mock scenario Participants to be careful with each other and with equipment Loss of group control or misbehavior Adequate adult:child ratios & manage group 2. Assess the situation and the group safety as well as your own
Activity: Flying Fox Risk Level: Medium - High Recommended Adult:Child Ratio: 1:5 Location: Flying Fox Tower and Area Supervisors: One Big Adventure Instructor and 2 x Parent Help/Teacher(s) Important Information for Supervisors of Flying Fox: The children and their safety is primarily the Instructor s responsibility for the entire duration of the session, but your full participation in helping to supervise and run the session is needed! This activity is not to be used by those under age 6 or those over 120kg. If there is thunder the activity will have a 15 minute probationary period, if the thunder continues the activity will be called off until safe to resume. If there is Lightning the probationary period is 30 minutes from the last strike before the activity will resume. If you have any concerns about the activity, the equipment or your level of ability in regard to this activity, please speak with One Big Adventure staff immediately Please ensure you are acquainted with the Activity Instructions and the form for your activity prior to beginning the session. Do not allow any child to leave the area without adult Please ensure your cell phone is off & attention is on the children at all times. It is expected that your organisation will have briefed supervisors as to any Normal precautions for child safety apply such as: Ensure every participant has long hair tied back. Maintain group control at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures. Know who your First Aid Officer for the group is and their location. Encourage full group participation and have fun together! 2. Assess the situation and the group safety as well as your own. Activity: Flying Fox The outlined below are for hazards that could result in serious illness, injury and/or death. These hazards are specifically related to use of One Big Adventure activities and equipment. Risks associated with normal daily life have not been included (such as bee stings, sunburn, etc.) as it is expected that all groups will apply normal precautions to avoid these and to address them if need be. Death or injury or structures failing or unsafe not provided or usage not explained and infrastructure to undergo regular intensive maintenance by Staff All necessary provided and correct usage explained and enforced, including harnesses Slipping on stairs in wet weather Participants to move carefully and activity closed if raining heavily - this is at the discretion of the instructor. Falling pinecones Participants not to hang around under the tree unless walking up the tower with their helmet on. Death or injury Participant falling Participant hitting descent stairs or someone/thing else Misbehavior/loss of group control Long hair or clothing caught Ensure all gear is attached & harness checked by One Big Adventure Instructor before flying Adult in charge of moving descent stairs out of the way before Fox goes. Electronic gate operation. No-one allowed in path of Fox Ensure adequate Adult:Child ratios including trained One Big Adventure Instructor always present Ensure long hair is tied back and no loose clothing hanging out.
Activity: Inventor s Lab Risk Level: Medium Recommended Adult:Child Ratio: 1:10 Location: Green room of gym (Carey Park) Dining room or lounge (Piha Mill) The children and their safety is your responsibility for the entire duration of the session. Do not allow any child to leave the group without your Please ensure your cell phone is off & attention is on the children at all times. Please ensure you are acquainted with the Activity Instructions and the form for your activity prior to beginning the session. It is expected that your organisation will have briefed supervisors as to any special needs/at risk children (e.g. a severe bee-sting allergy, epilepsy etc.). If you have any concerns about the activity, the equipment or your level of ability in regard to this activity, please ask One Big Adventure staff for help immediately. If the weather changes during a session it is your responsibility to make a decision about whether it is safe to continue the activity or stop it if necessary. Normal precautions for child safety apply such as: Ensure adequate clothing and footwear are worn, especially if outdoors. Maintain group control at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures. Know who your First Aid Officer for the group is and their location. Encourage full group participation and have fun together! Reviewed: 24/8/17 (RS/JB) Activity: Inventor s Lab The outlined below are for hazards that could result in serious illness, injury and/or death. These hazards are specifically related to use of One Big Adventure activities and equipment. Risks associated with normal daily life have not been included (such as bee stings, sunburn etc.) as it is expected that all groups will apply normal precautions to avoid these and to address them if need be. Scissors, candles Participants to be careful with each other and with equipment. Adults to supervise. Loss of group control or misbehavior Adequate Adult:Child ratios & manage group order 2. Assess the situation and the group safety as well as your own
Activity: Kayaking Risk Level: Medium - High Recommended Adult:Child Ratio: 1:6 Location: In Stream Supervisors: One Big Adventure Instructor and Parent Help/Teacher(s) Important Information for Supervisors of Kayaking: The children and their safety is primarily the Instructor s responsibility for the entire duration of the session, but your full participation in helping to supervise the session is needed. Do not allow any child to leave the area without your Please ensure your cellphone is off & attention is on the children at all times. Please ensure you are acquainted with the Activity Instructions and the forms for your activity prior to beginning the session. If there is thunder the activity will have a 15 minute probationary period, if the thunder continues the activity will be called off until safe to resume. If there is Lightning the probationary period is 30 minutes from the last strike before the activity will resume. It is expected that your organisation will have briefed supervisors as to any If you have any concerns about the activity, the equipment or your level of ability in regard to this activity please speak with One Big Adventure staff immediately. Normal precautions for child safety apply such as: Ensure appropriate clothing is worn for in water (i.e. Wetsuits). Ensure every participant is wearing a life-jacket. Maintain group control at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures. Know who your First Aid Officer for the group is and their location. Ensure children get warm immediately after kayaking as the water is extremely cold, especially in winter. Encourage full group participation and have fun together! Activity: Kayaking The outlined below are for hazards that could result in serious illness, injury and/or death. These hazards are specifically related to use of One Big Adventure activities and equipment. Risks associated with normal daily life have not been included (such as bee stings, sunburn, etc.) as it is expected that all groups will apply normal precautions to avoid these and to address them if need be. Drowning Kayak not fit for use regularly undergoes maintenance Drowning Life jacket not fitted correctly or not fit for use 2. Assess the situation and the group safety as well as your own Ensure life jackets properly fitted and in good condition. Slipping due to mud Regularly clean matting and concrete area Stream floods Excessive rain Do not kayak if raining heavily Illness Extreme cold or heat Ensure weather-relevant clothing is worn from trees Branches falling into stream Staff to keep banks clear of rotted trees/branches from dam Dam break or participant goes over edge of dam Dam undergoes regular maintenance. Keep participants clear from edge of dam Kayak Paddles used inappropriately Clients to be trained in proper use of Kayak Paddles, in and out of the water. Misbehavior/loss of group control Ensure adequate Adult:Child ratios including trained One Big Adventure Instructor always present
Activity: Native Bush Study Recommended Adult:Child Ratio: 1:6 (across stream) 1:10 (camp side) Location: Bush near Confidence Course or Bush Walk Track Important Information for Supervisors of Native Bush Study The children and their safety is your responsibility for the entire duration of the session. Do not allow any child to leave the group without your Please ensure your cellphone is off & attention is on the children at all times. Please ensure you are acquainted with the Activity Instructions and the form for your activity, prior to beginning the session. It is expected that your organisation will have briefed supervisors as to any If you have any concerns about the activity, equipment or your level of ability in regard to this activity please speak with One Big Adventure staff immediately. If the weather changes during a session it is your responsibility to make a decision about whether it is safe to continue the activity, or stop it if necessary. Normal precautions for child safety apply such as: ensure appropriate clothing for outdoors/weather is worn. maintain group control at all times. be aware of emergency procedures. know who your First Aid Officer for the group is and their location. Encourage full group participation and have fun together! Activity: Native Bush Study The outlined below are for hazards that could result in serious illness, injury and/or death. These hazards are specifically related to use of One Big Adventure activities and equipment. Risks associated with normal daily life have not been included (such as bee stings, sunburn, etc.) as it is expected that all groups will apply normal precautions to avoid these and to address them if need be. Death, drowning or injury Death or injury Trees/branches falling on participants Stream floods due to excessive rain Participants tripping over/walking into trees/branches/roots Trail undergoes regular maintenance checks and is cleared of rotten wood, etc. Do not cross stream if raining heavily and use alternative bush area. Participants instructed to go carefully and warned of the risks of this happening. Adequate footwear to be worn Loss of group control/misbehavior Wandering off/getting lost in bush Adequate Adult:Child ratios. Group sizes to be manageable. No one to leave without Group kept together at all times. 2. Assess the situation and the groups safety as well as your own
Reviewed 24/8/17 (JB /RS) Activity: Orienteering Recommended Adult:Child Ratio: 1:6 Location: All over Camp The children and their safety is your responsibility for the entire duration of the session. Do not allow any child to leave the group without your Please ensure your cell phone is off & attention is on the children at all times. Please ensure you are acquainted with the Activity Instructions and the form for your activity prior to beginning the session. It is expected that your organisation will have briefed supervisors as to any If you have any concerns about the activity, equipment or your level of ability in regard to this activity please speak with One Big Adventure staff immediately. If the weather changes during a session, it is your responsibility to make a decision about whether it is safe to continue the activity, or stop it if necessary. Normal precautions for child safety apply such as: Ensure appropriate clothing for outdoors/weather is worn. Maintain group control at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures. Know who your First Aid Officer for the group is and their location. Encourage full group participation and have fun together! Activity: Orienteering The outlined below are for hazards that could result in serious illness, injury and/or death. These hazards are specifically related to use of One Big Adventure activities and equipment. Risks associated with normal daily life have not been included (such as bee stings, sunburn, etc.) as it is expected that all groups will apply normal precautions to avoid these and to address them if need be. Participants tripping over/walking into trees/branches/roots Wandering into areas where other activities are running - (especially Archery, Air Rifles & Flying Fox) Participants instructed to go carefully Participants warned to remain in group & to avoid areas in which other activities are running. Loss of group control/misbehavior Wandering off/getting lost Adequate Adult:Child ratios. Group sizes to be manageable No-one to leave group without permission; 2. Assess the situation and group safety as well as your own
Activity: Outdoor Cooking Recommended Adult:Child Ratio: 1:6 Location: Outdoors Near Playground, at the campfire or outside foyer (Carey Park) At the campfire area or at picnic tables (Piha Mill) The children and their safety is your responsibility for the entire duration of the session. Do not allow any child to leave the group without your Please ensure cellphones are off and your attention is on children at all times. Please ensure you are acquainted with the Activity Instructions and the form for your activity prior to beginning the session. If you not confident about any aspect of the activity, the equipment or your level of training, please speak to One Big Adventure staff immediately. If the weather changes during a session it is your responsibility to make a decision about whether it is safe to continue the activity, or stop it if necessary. It is expected that your organisation will have briefed supervisors as to any Normal precautions for child safety apply such as: Ensure adequate clothing and footwear are worn especially if outdoors. Maintain group control at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures. Know who your First Aid Officer for the group is and their location. Encourage full group participation and have fun together! Reviewed 24/8/17 (JB /RS) Activity: Outdoor Cooking The outlined below are for hazards that could result in serious illness, injury and/or death. These hazards are specifically related to use of One Big Adventure activities and equipment. Risks associated with normal daily life have not been included (such as bee stings, sunburn, etc.) as it is expected that all groups will apply normal precautions to avoid these and to address them if need be. Burns due to touching cooker/hot equipment or liquid/fire Participants warned of danger of burns & only adults are to use lighters. Make sure prongs are pulled out on gas cookers for stability. Adults supervising fire throughout activity session. Loss of group control or misbehavior Adequate adult:child ratios & manage group order 2. Assess the situation and the group safety as well as your own
Activity: Playground Area Recommended Adult:Child Ratio: 1:20 Location: Playground Area Important Information for Supervisors of Poles and Planks: The children and their safety is your responsibility for the entire duration of the session. Do not allow any child to leave the group without your Please ensure your cellphone is off & attention is on the children at all times. Please ensure you are acquainted with the Activity Instructions and the form for your activity, prior to beginning the session. It is expected that your organisation will have briefed supervisors as to any If you have any concerns about the activity, equipment or your level of ability in regard to this activity please speak with One Big Adventure staff immediately. If the weather changes during a session it is your responsibility to make a decision about whether it is safe to continue the activity, or stop it if necessary. Normal precautions for child safety apply such as: Ensure appropriate clothing for outdoors is worn. Maintain group control at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures. Know who your First Aid Officer for the group is and their location. Encourage full group participation and have fun together! Activity: Playground Area The outlined below are for hazards that could result in serious illness, injury and/or death. These hazards are specifically related to use of One Big Adventure activities and equipment. Risks associated with normal daily life have not been included (such as bee stings, sunburn, etc.) as it is expected that all groups will apply normal precautions to avoid these and to address them if need be. Wet weather causing slippery equipment Do not use if raining heavily. Use towels to dry wood off if it has been raining Loss of group control, misbehavior or failure to follow instructions misused breaking or unsafe regularly undergoes maintenance checks and repairs Adequate adult:child ratios, manage group order and give clear instructions Only use equipment as instructed 2. Assess the situation and group safety as well as your own
Activity: Poles and Planks Recommended Adult:Child Ratio: 1:6 Location: Poles and Planks Area Important Information for Supervisors of Poles and Planks: The children and their safety is your responsibility for the entire duration of the session. Do not allow any child to leave the group without your Please ensure your cellphone is off & attention is on the children at all times. Please ensure you are acquainted with the Activity Instructions and the form for your activity, prior to beginning the session. It is expected that your organisation will have briefed supervisors as to any If you have any concerns about the activity, equipment or your level of ability in regard to this activity please speak with One Big Adventure staff immediately. If the weather changes during a session it is your responsibility to make a decision about whether it is safe to continue the activity, or stop it if necessary. Normal precautions for child safety apply such as: Ensure appropriate clothing for outdoors is worn. Maintain group control at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures. Know who your First Aid Officer for the group is and their location. Encourage full group participation and have fun together! Reviewed 24/8/17 (JB/RS) Activity: Poles and Planks The outlined below are for hazards that could result in serious illness, injury and/or death. These hazards are specifically related to use of One Big Adventure activities and equipment. Risks associated with normal daily life have not been included (such as bee stings, sunburn, etc.) as it is expected that all groups will apply normal precautions to avoid these and to address them if need be. Wet weather causing slippery equipment Do not use if raining heavily. Use towels to dry wood off if it has been raining Loss of group control, misbehavior or failure to follow instructions misused breaking or unsafe regularly undergoes maintenance not following instructions Adequate adult:child ratios, manage group order and give clear instructions Only use equipment as instructed Explain very clearly the importance of following instructions. If the group do not seem to be 2. Assess the situation and group safety as well as your own
Reviewed 24/08/17 (JB/RS) Activity: Powerful Plants & Seeds of Life Recommended Adult:Child Ratio: 1:6 Location: Between Shade House and Gravel Path Supervisors: Parent Help/Teacher (s) Activity: Powerful Plants & Seeds of Life The outlined below are for hazards that could result in serious illness, injury and/or death. These hazards are specifically related to use of One Big Adventure activities and equipment. Risks associated with normal daily life have not been included (such as bee stings, sunburn, etc.) as it is expected that all groups will apply normal precautions to avoid these and to address them if need be. The children and their safety is your responsibility for the entire duration of the session. Do not allow any child to leave the group without your Please ensure your cellphone is off & attention is on the children at all times. Please ensure you are acquainted with the Activity Instructions and the form for your activity prior to beginning the session. It is expected that your organisation will have briefed supervisors as to any If you have any concerns about the activity, equipment or your level of ability in regard to this activity please speak with One Big Adventure staff immediately. If the weather changes during a session it is your responsibility to make a decision about whether it is safe to continue the activity, or stop it if necessary. Normal precautions for child safety apply such as: Ensure appropriate clothing for outdoors/weather is worn. Maintain group control at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures. Know who your First Aid Officer for the group is and their location. Encourage full group participation and have fun together! / Sickness Participants tripping over/walking into trees/branches/roots Legionnaires Disease from inhalation of dry potting mix Participants instructed to go carefully (no running) All potting mix kept damp regularly Loss of group control/misbehavior Wandering off/getting lost Adequate Adult:Child ratios. Group sizes to be manageable No-one to leave group without permission; complete activity as a team 2. Assess the situation and group safety as well as your own