Scout Safe Risk Assessment:

EVENT Venturer Award Hike Activity Name: Expedition 1 Hike by Bianca W

Date: 4-5 March 2017
Assessed by: Bianca Walkerden Description: Thornleigh to Martin Place, via Lane Cove River Tourist Park
Reviewed by:
Note: Parent/Guardian - written consent is obtained prior to event, when members less than 18 years.

HAZARD ID RISK IDENTIFICATION RISK ANALYSIS RISK CONTROLS

Activity/ Risk Treatment Action Plan
Current / Existing Impact
Description List of Risks Likelihood Consequence
Rating Control Means Residual Persons for
Controls
(Task/Location) (Incl. MSDS; PPE) Rating Control

Transport- Private Road Accident Road Safety Education B 3 H Making sure driver are C2=L TL
licenced.

Pedestrian Accident Pedestrian road safety B 3 H Ensure scouts know and obey B2=M TL
education road rules and crossing signs.

Transport- Public Train derailing C 3 H C3=M TL

Falling overboard on ferry General Awareness C 3 H Dont place any body part or C3=M TL
item over the side of the ferry.
Falling off the train platform General Awareness C 3 Ensure scouts stay behind C3=M TL
yellow line on platform and
dont hop on train to its come to
a complete stop.
Campground Falling Tree Branches Basic knowledge on where to C 3 M Guidance from older venturers C2=L TL
place tents. when needed. Do not place
tents and shelters under tree
branches and General
Awareness.

Incorrect use of tools & equipment Instruction of correct technique B 2 L Supervision, help and guidance C2=L TL
resulting in Injury when using equipment and given by leaders and venturers.
tools. Guidance from TL

Incorrectly setting up & packing down Basic knowledge of care and C 1 L Team guidance from older C1=L TL
tents, resulting in injury setting up of tents. venturers and TL
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Activity/ Risk Treatment Action Plan
Current / Existing Impact
Description List of Risks Likelihood Consequence
Rating Control Means Residual Persons for
Controls
(Task/Location) (Incl. MSDS; PPE) Rating Control

Cuts/bruisers etc (minor injuries) Correct use of equipment B 1 L Help and guidance supplied C1=L TL
when needed.

Tripping over on paths, rocks, Inforce walk, not run principle. B 1 M Remove hazards or take other C1=L TL
rough/unstable surfaces routes, near needed.

Tripping over guide results, leading to
rolled/ sprained & strained ankles
Injury from broken/splintered tent poles
and camping equipment
Enforce walk, not run principle, C 2 L Guide ropes to be placed C1=L TL
around tents and camping closest possible to the tent,
areas. diagonally parallel to tent. Use
head torches at night.
Regular checks to maintain B 1 L Checks to be made at setting C1=L TL
quality and safety of tents and up and packing down,
equipment. supervised by leaders to
Knowledge of correct instruction protect equipment.
of setting up and packing down
of equipment and tents.

Sleeping arrangements- single gender& Scouts Australia and NSW C 1 L Tents are to be spread out C1=L TL
section tents Sleeping arrangement/ across campground and
conditions policies are followed genders in different tents.
and put in place.

Campground- Ticks, spiders, leeches & snakes Advise use of long pants, socks B 1 L Stay on paths, and regular C1=L TL
Fauna and avoid contact with leaves checks of body for bites,
leeches and ticks. Have and
carry a first aid kit, when move
than 500m away from camp or
when hiking with supplies able
to treat these circumstances.

Insect bites & stings Apply insect repellent B 1 L Make sure insect repellent is C1=L TL
regularly applied and stay away
from hives/nests and swampy
areas, where applicable.

Native animals Avoid Contact. Stay away and B 2 M Make sure no food and food C2=M TL
observe from at least 10m of waste is around camping areas
animals. and common ground, to reduce
the risk of luring animals to
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Activity/ Risk Treatment Action Plan
Current / Existing Impact
Description List of Risks Likelihood Consequence
Rating Control Means Residual Persons for
Controls
(Task/Location) (Incl. MSDS; PPE) Rating Control

campsite.

Campground- Plants, trees, bushes- Stings, thorns & Keep on paths away from flora. B 1 L Avoid touching and brushing C1=L TL
Flora poisoning against plants, trees and
bushes. Alternate routes may
be taken to avoid plants and
minimise risks.

Medical Heatstroke Ensure scouts have access to
adequate water.
Exhaustion Ensure scouts have the ability
to have adequate rest, sleep,
nutritional supplies and water.
B 2 M Supply iceblocks and C2=M TL
alternative drinks, during hot
and humid days to reduce risk.
Stay out of heat in hottest parts
of the day.
B 2 M Allow scouts to have adequate TL
down time, rest and recovery.
Allow scouts to have alternative
activities during hot and humid
times.

Dehydration Ensure scouts have access to B 2 M Encourage water intake. C1=L TL

adequate water and drinks.

Sunburn Remind scouts to apply B 1 L Allow scouts to complete other C1=L TL

sunscreen and wear hats. activities in high UV periods, or
provide alternate locations, e.g.
inside, in the shade and under
a shelter.

Allergic/ Anaphylactic Reactions
Ensure adequate procedures C 2 M All venturers are aware of C1=L TL
are taken to ensure the all otherswith allergies and their
precautions can be made to action plans.
prevent and ensure no allergic
reaction occurs.
Have anaphylaxis plans are
visible.

Minor Injuries- bruises, cuts, laceration Ensure walk, not run policy is in B 2 M Make sure scouts are wearing TL
place. appropriate clothes and that
activities are supervised by
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Activity/ Risk Treatment Action Plan
Current / Existing Impact
Description List of Risks Likelihood Consequence
Rating Control Means Residual Persons for
Controls
(Task/Location) (Incl. MSDS; PPE) Rating Control

leaders and venturers to

reduce the risk of injury.
Major injuries- spinal, ribs Ensure walk, not run policy is in C 3 M Enforce two feet on the ground B2=M TL
place. at all times, i.e. no climbing in
trees.

Twisted Rolled ankles Ensure walk, not run policy is B 2 M Ensure adult supervision is C2=L TL
used and stick provided when needed.

Hypothermia Ensure scouts carry appropriate C 2 M Ensure scouts are dressed C2=L TL
clothes for expected conditions. appropriately for the climatic
conditions, to help maintain
thermoregulation.

Hyperthermia Ensure scouts carry appropriate C 2 M Ensure scouts are dressed C2=L TL
clothes for expected conditions. appropriately for the climatic
conditions, to help maintain
thermoregulation.

Concussion General Awareness C 2 M Ensure walk, not run policy is C2=L TL

used were suitable.
Watch above for falling objects
Medical Serious injury Ensure campground rules, by C 2 M Walk around campground. C2=L TL
Emergency NSW NP.

Swimming Drowning Ensure venturers are able to C 3 M Check E1 forms to confirm C3=M TL
swim 50m. swimming abilities and parent
consent to swimming.
Harmful and unseen objects in water. Check water for any visible C 2 M No jumping to Pool C2=L TL
objects.
Kitchen/Cooking Burns General Awareness of correct C 2 M Ensure basic training of C1=L TL
use of equipment equipment is done.
Food Poisoning General Awareness of food B 1 L TL Supervision C1=L TL
cooking and storing procedures
Minor injuries from incorrect use of General Awareness of correct C 1 L TL Supervision C1=L TL
equipment (e.g. knives) use of equipment
Clothes catching on fire Ensure supervision is in place. B 2 M No highly flammable material or C2=L TL
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Description List of Risks Likelihood Consequence
Rating Control Means Residual Persons for
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(Task/Location) (Incl. MSDS; PPE) Rating Control

baggy clothes to be worn in

Weather Severe winds Check and observe forecast.
Use of guide ropes on tents and
shelters
Flash flooding Check and observe forecast
Consider location when placing
tents.
Storm (lightning & hail) Check and observe forecast
Heavy Rain Check and observe forecast
Bush fires Check and observe forecast
Hiking Navigational Mistake Basic training in navigation at
night and during daylight.
kitchen.
C 1 L Ensure tents are adequately C1=L TL
tied down. When hiking, take
alternate routes and changes to
plan may need to considered.
C 1 L Ensure scouts place tents and C1=L TL
shelters in locations that will
reduce the risk of getting
flooded. When hiking, take
alternate routes and changes to
plan may need to considered.
C 2 L When hiking, take alternate C2=L TL
routes and changes to plan
may need to considered.
C 2 L When hiking, take alternate C2=L TL
routes and changes to plan
may need to considered.
C 2 L When hiking, take alternate C2=L TL
routes and changes to plan
may need to considered.
Check bushfire rating on RFS,
if very high cancel hike.
C 1 L Re-check compass and map. C1=L TL
Using physical attributes to find
current location, i.e. slops,
descend, creeks etc. Re-trace
steps to nearest known point.
Wait for emergency contacts or
try and contact them.

Unstable track/ Tripping on track Enforce walk not run principle. C 2 L Remove hazards or take other C1=L TL
alternate routes, if needed.

First Aid Kit Missing first Aid Kit Ensure first aid kit is in a C 2 M Have a minimum of two first aid C1=L TL
common area, that is easily kits and ensure returned to
accessible. commonly known location, if
used or removed.
Insufficient supplies Pack first aid kit and check C 2 M Ensure first aid has adequate C1=L TL
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Activity/ Risk Treatment Action Plan
Current / Existing Impact
Description List of Risks Likelihood Consequence
Rating Control Means Residual Persons for
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(Task/Location) (Incl. MSDS; PPE) Rating Control

before hiking supplies for situations that may

be experienced.

Definitions Control Measures - (Hierarchy of Control)

Hazard - Something that has POTENTIAL to cause harm e.g. electricity, height, water, etc. ELIMINATION - First Option: Can the hazard be removed altogether?
Risk - The harm that will occur from exposure to the hazard e.g. electrocution, fall, drown. SUBSTITUTION: Involves replacing hazard with one that presents a lower risk.
Risk Analysis - Refer to tables - Likelihood; Consequence; Risk Priority ISOLATION: Separates the hazard from the person.
Risk Controls - Represents the status IF the control measures are followed Admin. CONTROL: Reduce or eliminate through procedures, instructions or training.
Residual Rating - Revised score after new controls. Conforms acceptance (Yes-No) PPE- Last Option: Provide barrier between hazard and person - gloves, glasses etc.
Impact
Likelihood Consequence Risk Priority Rating Consequence
1 2 3
Likelihood
Minor Moderate Major
A = Likely: The event is expected to occur 1 = Minor: Low level impact - First Aid treatment H = High A = Likely Medium High High
B = Possible: The event is not expected to occur 2 = Moderate: Medical attention &/or incapacity M = Medium B = Possible Low Medium High
C = Unlikely: The event is conceivable but unlikely 3 = Major: Long term illness or serious injury L = Low C = Unlikely Low Low Medium