Risk Assessment & Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) List Activity here: Education talks in Wetland environments DOCUMENT No SMS2-6-012B DOCUMENT CONTROLLER: APPROVED: Sign: Name: Title: Sign: Name: Title: Date: Date: Page 1 of 9 Version 3.0 Created: 12/8/15
PHILLIP ISLAND NATURE PARK. SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT & SWMS DETAILS OF THE ACTIVITY v3 ORGANISATION Phillip Island Nature Parks DATE 28/04/16 Who will be managing the works? WORK DESCRIPTION Provide details of the work to be undertaken Wetlands talks: Natural Environment Indicators Mangrove transects Rhyll Wetlands Pondlife Investigation 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 Mangrove Mania Conducted by the Education Department Rangers/ As needs Rangers Rhyll Inlet Swan Lake Fishers Wetland At Schools during incursions 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 Mangrove transects: clipboards, ID kits, tape measures Pondlife Investigation: ID kit, buckets, dip nets 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 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 2 of 9 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 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 3 of 9 Version 3.0 Created: 12/8/15
ACTIVITY Describe each step of the activity to be undertaken. Group is met by ranger Tour brief is given including safety talk Group is escorted to talk location with interpretation stops along the way Group explores environment either through ranger guided interpretation or through research activity (ponding, transects) Group is conducted back to meeting point and debriefed HAZARDS List any hazards associated with the activity. Slipping or tripping on walkways or tracks. Facilities and Infrastructure (inappropriate) / Staff conducting program (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 L3 x C3 = Medium starts 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 all students. Held by teachers. L1 x C5 = Medium Evacuation plans and systems L1 x C5 = Medium in place at all sites. Rangers are familiar with these procedures. Ambulance details are known & carried Mobile and Two way radio reception at all sites (rangers to carry either or both at all times) L1 x C5=Medium 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. L1 x C1=Low PERSON RESPONSIBLE List the organisation/ persons responsible for this step of the activity. Page 4 of 9 Version 3.0 Created: 12/8/15
Snake Bite, Stings (spiders, fleas, ticks, mites, bees, bull ants, mosquitoes etc.) Allergic reactions Standard ratio of 1 ranger per 25 students, maximum of 30. 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. all students. Held by teachers. L2 x C4 = medium Rangers current first aid trained First aid kit carried at all times Core rangers anaphylactic trained. Teachers carry any epipens recorded on permission forms for anaphylactic suffers. all students. No food sharing occurs. L4 x C2 = medium L1 x C4 = Low & Manager & OHS Coordinator Page 5 of 9 Version 3.0 Created: 12/8/15
Asthma Attack Sunburn/heat stroke Swooping Birds Psychosocial Missing children. L2 x C4 = medium Staff trained in asthma management. Staff carry first aid kit Students bring all medication required. all students. 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. 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. L1 x C4 = Low L1 x C3 = low L2 x C1 = low L2 x C1 = low, Manager & OHS Coordinator Page 6 of 9 Version 3.0 Created: 12/8/15
Sources of Energy Exposure to extreme weather heat and cold including Electrical Storms. Sources of Energy Fire (on walkways or bush land) Water (inc. Waves, king tides etc) Head count at beginning and end of program. (Plus at key points throughout). all students. L3 x C3 = high Jackets, sunscreen, hats, gloves, correct footwear and drinking water carried 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 points and process. L1 x C5=medium Safety briefing before tour starts Head count at beginning and end of program. (Plus at key points throughout). L2 x C2 = low L1 x C1 = low L1 x C3=low Page 7 of 9 Version 3.0 Created: 12/8/15
Marine Debris (glass, metal, needles, oil, chemicals, dead animals etc) Psychological Suspicious Person Falling in water C5 x C3 = High Safety briefing before tour starts Adhere to low student ranger ratio: standard of 1 ranger per 25 students, maximum of 30. Rangers current first aid trained First aid kit carried at all times L3 x C3 =Medium Mobile phone or radio carried at all times All staff are familiar will activity locations and do site check before beginning activity. Use alternate routes if necessary. L1 x C3 = low Mobile phone or radio carried at all times Rangers current first aid trained First aid kit carried at all times C5 x C1 = medium L1 x C3=Low L1 x C1 = low Page 8 of 9 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 Rhyll Inlet Swan Lake Fishers Wetland Schools (Incursion) 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 Page 9 of 9 Version 3.0 Created: 12/8/15