training for risk assesment

1. Risk Assessments for
Camps and Excursions
Presented by CECV OHS Team

2. Learning Objectives
• Understand what is a hazard
• Be able to assess the level of risk
• Be able to select appropriate risk
controls
• Consider all possible risks for camps and
excursions

3. What is a hazard?
A hazard is any source of potential damage,
harm or adverse health effects on something
or someone. Water on the floor

4. What is a risk?
Risk is the chance or probability that a
person will be harmed or experience an
adverse health effect if exposed to a
hazard.
It may also apply to situations with
property or equipment loss, or harmful
effects on the environment.
Risk is determined through considering
the likelihood and consequence by using
a risk matrix.
Example: likelihood and consequence of someone
slipping over on spilled water, and sustaining an
injury
Likelihood: Possible
Consequence: Moderate
Risk: High

5. Risk Matrix

6. Risk controls – Selection
When selecting appropriate
risk controls the Hierarchy
of Controls should be
utilised.
This is a system which aims
to eliminate or minimize
exposure to hazards.
Control effectiveness
reduces as you move down
the pyramid.

7. Hierarchy of Controls - examples
• Elimination – stop doing the task / activity.
• Substitution – substitute a hazardous chemical for a less hazardous
chemical
• Engineering – install a physical barrier, redesign a work space
• Administrative – implement policies, procedures, training etc.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - wear safety glasses, gloves,
closed toed shoes, hats etc.

8. Considerations for Camps & Excursions
• Special needs (e.g. mobility or vision impairment)
• Medical conditions (e.g. Anaphylaxis, Asthma etc.)
• Travel including supplementary transport in case of breakdown
or accident
• Immediate medical attention for injuries sustained
• Extreme Weather Conditions (e.g. hot days, high winds, rain,
hail etc.)

9. Tips on good risk management
• Always think of the worst case scenario
• Consider risks to ALL attendees (staff,
students, volunteers etc.)
• Consider higher order risk controls
(elimination, substitution, engineering),
where possible prior to considering lower
order risk controls (administrative, PPE)

10. Need Help?
• WorkSafe Victoria
• www.worksafe.vic.gov.au
• 1800 136 089
• CECV
• www.cecv.edu.au/OHS-WorkCover
• Contact other schools to discuss
what they have in place (e.g.
catholic, public, independent
etc.) – use network meetings