Winter students will need hats sunscreen and enclosed

Winter Students will need hats, sunscreen and enclosed shoes (no sandals/thongs), warm clothes.
Medication Please bring medication for students with asthma, allergies, diabetes and other medical conditions.
Behaviour Students in the field with poor behaviour are a danger to themselves and others (disobeying
instructions, throwing rocks etc.). Please assess their suitability for participation.
***PLEASE NOTE REEC IS A SUNSMART SCHOOL.
SUNSCREEN CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS – PLEASE NOTE ANY STUDENTS TO BE EXCLUDED FROM
THIS OFFER***

Study/site risk management form: Stage One Dinosaurs and more
Note: risk management for the excursion is the responsibility of
the school and teachers from the schools involved. This form is
just for the activities and site.
Description: Students stay at the REEC for the day. They are
involved in ‘Getting To Know You’ activities; Students
complete scientific experiments; Students m
ay also use the
obstacle course or go orienteering
Risk Assessment Matrix How likely is it to be serious
How serious could the injury be? Very
likely
Likely Unlikely Very
unlikely
Death or permanent disability 1 1 2 3
Long term illness or serious injury 1 2 3 4
Medical attention and several days off 2 3 4 5
First aid needed 3 4 5 6
Task/Activity Hazard Risk
Assess.
Elimination or Control Measure
General General REEC staff have current First Aid qualifications
and carry first aid kits with constrictive bandage, Ventolin
asthma medication and mobile phone.
Travel to REEC Car accident 1 This is the responsibility of the school. Please read the
departmental policy.
Science Experiments Skin contact 5 Benign substances used. Students wear lab coats and safety
glasses. Students instructed on safe lab procedures.
Surrounds Allergic reaction to plants or
stings
1 Students asked on arrival if allergic to anything. Student
welfare sheets from schools checked before commencement of
study.
Walking Separation from group; sprains,
bites.
5 Teacher at front of group.
Students wear enclosed footwear.
Students warned of possible snake and insect presence.
Environment Possible cold weather
Sun
5
3
Students must take warm clothing. If weather judged too
severe an alternate activity will be done. Students
wear hat, apply sun screen and carry water
People Allergic reactions, asthma,
diabetes
1 Schools give prior advice to REEC staff of student
medical conditions. Students carry personal medication.
Students with anaphylactic reactions to bring EpiPen.