Risk Register

School: Bendigo College

Supervising teachers/staff: OE Teacher- Emily Bartholomew/ Jasmine Lina, Megan Quirke, Maya French
Program/Excursion: 1 Day excursion
Year Level: 10
Dates: Week 9 Term 1
Location(s): Kooyoora State Park

Risk Description
Describe the risk event, cause/s
and consequence/s. For example,
Something occurs caused by
leading to

Sunburn caused by over

exposure to the sun.

Student injury caused by

snake bite leading to
emergency situation

Student injury caused by

muscle strain / fatigue
leading to discomfort and
poor performance.

Dehydration

Existing Controls

Describe any existing policy,

procedure, practice or device that
acts to minimise the risk

Students are required to

bring a hat and wear it
when appropriate. Use of
sunscreen also
encouraged. Wearing of
sun smart clothing is
required
Students are spoken to re
snakes and their
behaviour; what to do,
what not to do; and
appropriate first aid
measure
Students to take regular
breaks during the trip.

Each student to carry a

minimum of 1 litre of
water. Regular water stops
(every 30 mins)
Discussion in class re
hydration signs,
symptoms, treatment

Risk Assessment with existing controls

Effectivenes
s of existing
controls

Satisfacto
ry
Poor
Unknown

Risk
Consequence
s

Severe
Major
Moderate
Minor
Insignificant

Satisfacto

Major

ry

Moderate

Poor

Minor

Unknown

Insignificant

Satisfacto

Major

ry

Moderate

Poor

Minor

Unknown

Insignificant

Satisfacto

Major

ry

Moderate

Poor

Minor

Unknown

Insignificant

Risk
Likelihood

Risk Rating

Almost
certain

Extreme

Likely

High

Possible

Medium

Unlikely

Low

Treatment
For those risks requiring treatment in
addition to the existing controls. List:
What will be done?
Who is accountable?
When will it happen?

Residual Risk Assessment

after treatments
Risk
Consequences

Prevention better than cure.

In bad cases students may
have to wear more suitable
clothing i.e. long sleeves, a
better hat

Low

Leaders carry snakebite kit.

Group is aware of first aid
procedures. Evacuation
organised if student is bitten

High

Leaders apply appropriate

first aid. If incorrect
technique is causing pain,
teacher will assist students
to correct technique.

Medium

Encourage student to seek

shade and keep drinking
plenty of water. If severe
have student cease physical
activity.

Low

Risk
Likelihood

Risk Rating

Low

Actions
Options are:
Extreme/High - Do not proceed
Medium - Ongoing review
required
Low - Only periodic review
required

Low
Extreme
High
Medium
Low

Rare
Almost
certain
Likely
Unlikely
Rare

Almost
certain
Likely
Unlikely
Rare

Almost
certain
Likely
Unlikely
Rare

Extreme
High
Medium
Low

Extreme
High
Medium
Low

Extreme
High
Medium
Low

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High

High
Extreme
High
Medium
Low

Medium

Medium
Extreme
High
Medium
Low

Low

Medium
Extreme
High
Medium
Low

Risk Description
Describe the risk event, cause/s
and consequence/s. For example,
Something occurs caused by
leading to

Student injury caused by

tree or branch falling on
tent

Student injury caused by

vehicle accident on way
to and from venue

Students getting lost

Hypothermia/Hypertherm
ia

Gastroenteritis

Existing Controls

Describe any existing policy,

procedure, practice or device that
acts to minimise the risk

Ensure students do not set

up tents directly under or
in range of tree branches.
Assess tree health.
Only licensed drivers to
drive bus. Regular rest
breaks for driver. Driver
drives according to Vic
Roads regulations.
Students instructed on
safe travelling in buses
i.e. remain seated.
Designated leader (may
be competent student)
and rear person (nearly
always staff m smith).
Briefing at each break as
to the track ahead
landmarks, etc. Clear
instruction given to
leaders / group.

Discussed at length in
class signs & symptoms.
Students issued with
Gortex jackets and over
pants. Students are
recommended to bring
thermals

Correct toileting
procedures and hygiene
discussed at length in
class and on the trip.
Ensure students are aware

Risk Assessment with existing controls

Effectivenes
s of existing
controls

Risk
Consequence
s

Satisfacto

Major

ry

Moderate

Poor

Minor

Unknown

Insignificant

Satisfacto

Major

ry

Moderate

Poor

Minor

Unknown

Insignificant

Satisfacto

Major

ry

Moderate

Poor

Minor

Unknown

Insignificant

Satisfacto

Major

ry

Moderate

Poor

Minor

Unknown

Insignificant

Risk
Likelihood

Almost
certain
Likely
Unlikely
Rare

Almost
certain
Likely
Unlikely
Rare

Almost
certain
Likely
Unlikely
Rare

Almost
certain
Likely
Unlikely
Rare

Risk Rating

Extreme
High
Medium
Low

Extreme

Treatment
For those risks requiring treatment in
addition to the existing controls. List:
What will be done?
Who is accountable?
When will it happen?

Apply appropriate first aid. If

serious injury-Contact
nearest emergency services
and inform of location.
Notify school emergency
contact.
Apply appropriate first aid.
Contact emergency services.

Residual Risk Assessment

after treatments
Risk
Consequences

High

Risk
Likelihood

High

Risk Rating

Extreme

Low

High

High

High
Extreme
High
Medium

Low

Low

Medium
Low

Extreme
High
Medium
Low

Confirm that student is

missing via headcount.
Determine last known
location.
One leader to stay with
group, maintaining calm and
ensuring students remain in
good health.
One leader along with some
capable students will go
back to last known location
of the participant/s.

Low

Leaders will monitor

students for signs of
hypothermia/hyperthermia
and dehydration. In the case
of adverse weather
conditions (excessive heat or
cold), students will be
instructed to take the
relevant precautions (eg.
drink more water, add an
extra layer.

High

Supply hand sanitiser.

Medium

Medium

Medium

Extreme
High
Medium
Low

High

High

Extreme
High
Medium
Low

Satisfacto

Major

Almost

Extreme

ry

Moderate

certain

High

High

Medium

Extreme

Poor

Minor

Likely

Medium

Medium

Unknown

Insignificant

Unlikely

Low

Low

Rare

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High

Medium

High

High

Options are:
Extreme/High - Do not proceed
Medium - Ongoing review
required
Low - Only periodic review
required

High

Medium

Extreme

Actions

Medium

Risk Description
Describe the risk event, cause/s
and consequence/s. For example,
Something occurs caused by
leading to

Existing Controls

Describe any existing policy,

procedure, practice or device that
acts to minimise the risk

Risk Assessment with existing controls

Effectivenes
s of existing
controls

Risk
Consequence
s

Risk
Likelihood

Risk Rating

Treatment
For those risks requiring treatment in
addition to the existing controls. List:
What will be done?
Who is accountable?
When will it happen?

Residual Risk Assessment

after treatments
Risk
Consequences

Risk
Likelihood

High

Medium

Risk Rating

Actions
Options are:
Extreme/High - Do not proceed
Medium - Ongoing review
required
Low - Only periodic review
required

of hygiene procedure

Stranger interaction
leading to student
harm

Severe weather change

Brief students on
effective response in a
variety of situations
where stranger
interaction could come
about.
Students have access to
wet weather gear.
Teachers regularly
checking weather updates
and act accordingly.

Satisfacto

Major

ry

Moderate

Poor

Minor

Unknown

Insignificant

Satisfacto

Major

ry

Moderate

Poor

Minor

Unknown

Insignificant

Almost
certain
Likely
Unlikely
Rare
Almost
certain
Likely
Unlikely
Rare

Extreme
High
Medium
Low

Extreme
High
Medium
Low

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Situation dependent, May be

necessary to proceed with
emergency response plan
depending on student
harm/situation.
Group to set up group tarp
for shelter. If weather does
not change and students
become distressed/unwell,
evacuate.

Updated June 2013

High
Extreme
High
Medium
Low

Medium

Medium

Extreme
High
Medium
Low

Medium