Deep Creek Planning Package (Leaders Pack)

Participant Information
The Bushwalk at Deep Creek C.P. is designed as an introduction to expeditions in an outdoor education context.
During this time you will be carrying your own food, water, cooking equipment, tent, medication, personal toiletries
and sleeping equipment for 2 nights and 3 days. You will receive further instruction in navigation, camp-craft, group
management, emergency response and environmental education methodology.
You will be given an opportunity to lead in pairs under staff supervision for sections of the walk, allowing you
to practice group management strategies with your peers in preparation for group leadership roles with dependants.
To promote greater learning about the natural environment you will be required to present a ‘micro-
tutorial’ as part of the assessment for the topic, whereby each student researches an aspect of the natural
environment and throughout the walk attempts to engage the rest of the group in learning about this topic.
Each night there will be a debrief about what was learned about bushwalking, leadership, camp skills and the
environment. The experience is intended to prepare you for your mentor role with the 14-day quest experience.
The following is a summarised guide to expedition timing, but there may be individual differences for each
trip. The actual expeditions are for three days and two nights. Arrangements for collection of expedition equipment
will be finalized prior to the date of the camp. On the day of departure, we meet at Flinders University, outside G
building in car park 13.

Participant role:
Whilst on the expedition, you will be camping in tents, and moving campsites each night. You will take it in turns
leading the group under supervision of the field supervisor who will intervene as required to maximise student
learning and to ensure safety of the group. You will provide and cook your own meals. The group will always travel
only as fast as the slowest member and routes will be changed to accommodate individual group members should
this be required.
Leader / Supervisor’s Role:
All Field Trip Supervisors have completed a Bachelor degree (most with education degrees), have a minimum of
Bushwalking Leadership Certificate and will carry a mobile phone and group first aid kit. Where possible they will
meet with your group prior to expedition. At 8.30 am leaders will meet their groups, check plans and that all safety
equipment is taken by students. The field trip supervisor will outline expectations and clarify any organisational tasks
that need to be done, including leadership roles. The field trip supervisor will give feedback at the end of each day in
a debriefing session to leaders and group members and will provide marks for group members at the end of the
expedition.

Emergency Contact:
During the expedition, students are asked not to turn on their mobile phones. Should there be an emergency, all
details and emergency contact information will be recorded in the Field Trip Pro-forma that will be left with Campus
Security who can be contacted 24hours a day, as well as a nominated contact person (Joss Rankin).
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Expedition Day 1
8.00 am: Staff arrives.
8.30 am. Students arrive. Loading gear, checking group, meeting leaders.
9.00 am: Checking and briefing by leaders.
9.00-9.30: Departure.
10.30: 8 seater (Dan to) to headquarters
5 seater (Dave) and 12 seater (Wally) to go to Aaron Creek picnic area start point
(have to work out trailer in the morning depending on tow bars).

Expedition Day 2
Walking through Deep Creek C.P.
See group specific walk plans

Expedition Day 3
Approx 3.30 pm: Return to Flinders University. Return and clean equipment and vehicles.
Approx 4.00 pm: Final debrief with leaders
Approx 4.30 pm: Dismissal
Please note that this timetable is not guaranteed. A range of factors may impact on these times (group overdue,
vehicle breakdown, traffic, etc.) Please do not make plans that rely on these return times.

Vehicles
3 vehicles have been booked this year:
Group 1 – Dan to drive 8 seater to HQ start point (Dave will drive home)
Group 2 – Dave to drive 5 seater to Aaron Creek start point (Dan will drive home)
Group 3 – Wally to drive 12 seater to Aaron Creek start point

At the end of the walk

Group 1 – Dan to drive 5 seater from Aaron Creek end point (keys from Dave agreed point)
Group 2 – Dave to drive 8 seater from HQ end point (keys from Dan agreed point)
Group 3 – Wally to drive 12 seater from Aaron Creek end point (keep keys)

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 Deep Creek Planning Package
Expedition Organisational Roles
The expeditions are planned by your group with advice and support from staff. You are expected to take on at least one of these
roles for the expedition with the understanding that each role needs to be fulfilled.
Organisational Role Details
1. Co-ordinators Ensure all other roles are completed.
Billie Ensure Expedition pro-forma is filled out and returned to course coordinator
Nate Introduce supervisor and group if needed
Sarah Ensure Fieldwork & Safety Checklist is complete
Ensure all clean up tasks are completed
2. Transport Prior to departure:
(Assist drivers with Check oil, coolant, tyres, trailer lights & connections
Navigation etc) Ensure each vehicle has vehicle first aid kit and tool kit.
Lucy Ensure all equipment is loaded and secured.
Amanda Fill vehicle at fuel stops and wash windscreen as needed.
Ensure head count correct at each stop.
Obtain travel map for the route taken and distribute to rest of group
Supervise vehicle cleaning at end of trip
3. Medicals and Menus Download medical form and distribute copies to all group members
Liam Collect medicals and collate information on field trip pro-forma
Jem Attach completed medical sheets to field trip pro-forma
Rachel Check any payments required and ensure receipt number and date paid are recorded in field
trip pro-forma
4. Route Plan Establish route for expedition.
Jason Establish emergency exits for area.
Ella Complete route card in field trip pro-forma
Abbey Inform group of plans
5. Emergency procedures Establish potential emergency exits in conjunction with route planners and emergency services
Marley contacts and equipment (eg phone)
Michael Establish emergency plan(s) for the areas
Shae Establish & check phone numbers and location of local emergency services
Collate information in field trip proforma
6. Trip Intentions Complete National Parks trip intentions form and attach to field trip proforma
Sapphire Check appropriate bookings have been made
Jess
Dylan
7. Equipment Ensure group equipment collected and issued, including trowel, maps, compasses, tool kit and
Shaun first aid kits.
Emily Ensure a First Aid Kit and appropriate phone are carried.
Travis Assist with distribution and return of equipment as required
8. Ecological footprint Assist with reducing ecological footprint by encouraging minimal packaging, facilitating
ALL recycling, and collecting any recyclables upon return to Flinders University
Monitor during the camp experience
Billie Nate Sarah Camp Coordinators Astronomy
Lucy Amanda Transport Ferals and Invasive Species
Liam Jem Rachel Medicals Native Fauna
Jason Ella Abbey Route Plan Native Flora
Marley Michael Shae Emergency Procedures Campfire games
Trip Intentions Change of area – geology /
Sapphire Jessica Dylan settlement / etc.
Tyler Emily Travis Equipment Aboriginal Culture
Dan (1) Dave (2) Wally (3)

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PLANNING SHEET: Deep Creek Conservation Park

FIELD TRIP TITLE: BUSHWALKING DEEP CREEK C.P.

FIELD TRIP PURPOSE: BUSHWALKING, NAVIGATION & OVERNIGHT CAMPING

(eg. Film Shoot, Diving, Bushwalking):

DATE: FROM:19th TO: 21st SEPT 2018

FIELD TRIP DESTINATION: DEEP CREEK CONS. PARK S.A.

(eg. Darwin, Canada, Victor Harbour)

DESTINATION TYPE: REGIONAL

(eg. Metro, Regional, Remote, Interstate,

Interstate remote etc.)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIELD TRIP: AN INTRODUCTION TO BUSHWALKING, OVERNIGHT CAMPING AND

CAMP COOKING

LEADERSHIP,GROUP MANAGEMENT,SAFETY & DYNAMICS

NAVIGATION,COMPASSAND MAP READING SKILLS,WEATHER

INTREPRETATION IN A REGIONAL ENVIRONMENT

PLANNING & ORGANIZING AN EXTENDED FIELD TRIP

RISK IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT

BRIEFING AND DEBREIFING SKILLS, FIRST AID SCENARIOS AND

PRACTICE

NAME OF FIELD TRIP LEADER: WALTER OLENICH, Dave Rawson and Dan Coletti

MOBILE NUMBER: (WO) 0417 808 169 (DR) 0412 158 302 (DC) 0421 393 520

EMAIL ADDRESS: Walter.Olenich@flinders.edu.au or

olenich@aapt.net.au

NAME OF FIELD TRIP JOSS RANKIN

LEADER’S SUPERVISOR: 0402714798

TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:

FLINDERS STAFF: 3

FLINDERS STUDENTS: 19

Volunteers: 1 (Tyler Nield – assessment walk)

CONTACT PERSON: to be notified after

safe return, or in emergency situations Joss Rankin
(must not be on field trip). 0402 714 798

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Student Coordinators
 Complete group table above
 Ensure that Medical forms completed by all and attached to Field Trip Proforma
 Field Trip Proforma completed and copied three times
 Route card for each day including evacuation procedure for each walk group
 Photocopy of map with campsites and route highlighted
 Risk assessment completed
 National Parks and Wildlife (DENR) trip Intentions form completed
 Retain 1 copy of the proforma and submit 1 copy each to the course coordinator and trip supervisor

Name:___________________________________Signed:__________________________________Date:_________
Course coordinator
 Checked field trip Proforma
 Land managers contacted
 Field trip supervisor contacted and briefed

Name:___________________________________Signed:__________________________________Date:_________
Field Trip Supervisor
 Re-check Proforma
 Checked contact with land managers
 Check medicals and medication needs
 Checked leader’s kit (first aid, compasses, maps, trowel)
 Check vehicle kit (first aid, toolkit, cargo net if required)
 Checked student safety items (raincoat, suncare, warm clothes, water, etc.)
 Issued individual equipment items as requested
 Checked communication and return arrangements
 Mark sheets obtained (if applicable)

Name:___________________________________Signed:__________________________________Date:_________

**** ONE COPY OF PROFORMA GIVEN TO SECURITY OFFICE and/or UNIVERSITY CONTACT PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
**** SECOND COPY, WITH THIS PLANNING SHEET AND MEDICAL FORMS GIVEN TO FIELD TRIP SUPERVISOR, BUSHWALK LEAD

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE CONTACTS
In the case of an emergency, list possible field contacts: Phone Coverage - Telstra – reasonable (excellent on high ground)

FACILITY LOCATION CONTACT (phone)

Hospital Victor Harbor (South Coast District) 8552 0500
Flinders 8204 5511
Royal Adelaide (08) 7074 0000
Police Emergency 112
SA Police Assistance 131444
Victor Harbor 8558 2014
National Parks/Forest HQ Forest Ranger 24 hr info and emergency 85980263

University contact Joss Rankin 0402 714 798

OVERNIGHT LOCATIONS AND DATES: Map used: _______________________________________________

Location description Grid Date
Reference
Start at Park Head Quarters (group 1 - Dan) 19/09/2018
Aaron Creek Picnic Area (group 2 – Dave)
Aaron Creek Picnic Area (group 3 – Wally)
Camp site night 1 Tapanappa (group 1 - Dan) possibly bush camp closer to lookout 19/09/2018
Eagle Water Hole (group 2 – Dave)
Cobbler Hill Camp Ground (group 3 – Wally)
Camp site night 2 Eagle Water Hole (group 1 - Dan) 20/09/2018
Tapanappa (group 2 – Dave) possibly bush camp closer to lookout
Trig Camp Ground (group 3 – Wally)
Finish at: Aaron Creek Picnic Area (group 1 - Dan) 21/09/2018
Park Head Quarters (group 2 – Dave)
Aaron Creek Picnic Area (group 3 – Wally)

COMMUNICATION DETAILS
Group Role Name Mobile Number
Group 1 Field Trip Supervisor Dan Coletti 0421393520
Other
Group 2 Field Trip Supervisor Dave Rawson 0412158302

Other
Group 3 Field Trip Supervisor Walter Olenich 0417808169

Other

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1. Field trip supervisor to turn phone on from 7pm-8pm whilst on camp.
2. Field trip supervisor to turn phone on from 12.00 pm on the last day
3. Other (student) phones not to be used unless emergency
4. No contact to be made unless emergency
5. Mobile phones not to be relied upon
6. Notification of any incidents to University contact – to be done as soon as practical following
management of event.

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Route Planning Sheet (Route Card): 1 sheet for each day (Students to Complete) TO BE ADDED
Student Groups are responsible for their own route plans. Below is the planning card provided for them
to complete and provide on the day of the walk. Please see page 20 of this document for the general
planned route. Group 1 has planned to walk west to east, with group 2 and 3 travelling east to west.
Group: ________ Area: ______
Dates: ________ Day: ___Activity___ _____________
Field trip supervisor: ______________________________Student coordinator:____________________________
Prepared by:__________________________________________________________________________________
Map [s]: ________________________________________________________
Stage Objective Bearing km height time for E. T. A Terrain/Remarks/Evac
(describe and grid ref) (grid ref) (initial) + or - stage Route for Stage
Start

+
totals -
Evacuation and phone range routes:
1. 2. 3.

Time Calculations (Naismith’s Rule): For novices: 3-4km/hr for easy terrain; 2-3 km/hr for light scrub; 1-2 km/hr for heavy scrub,
scrambling. Add 1 hour for every + 500m, add 1 hour for every - 1000m.

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Menu Plan (Students to Complete and organise)

Day One Day Two Day Three

Breakfast At Home

Lunch

Dinner At Home

Snacks

Drinks

Suggestions:
Breakfasts: Cereals, muesli with powdered milk, porridge, muffins with spreads such as jam, peanut butter, fresh
fruit.

Lunch: Pitta bread, crackers, rice slices topped with cream cheese, cheese, metwurst, tuna, tomato, lettuce, alfalfa,
capsicum, spreads, and fresh fruit

Dinners: Pasta, rice or noodle dishes enhanced with dehydrated vegetables and fresh vegetables, spices, tuna,
sauces. Deserts of cheesecake, jelly, rice pudding, chocolate mousse, cookies, hot chocolate. Can be supplemented
with cup a soups or two minute noodles.

Snacks: Dried fruit, fruit cake, scroggin- a mixture of dried fruit, nuts, seeds, lollies, chocolate (be aware of allergies)

Drinks: Water, Milo, drinking chocolate, tea, coffee, cup a soup.

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Equipment List for 3 Day Expedition
Items for bushwalking; - personal OK Items suitable for bushwalking expedition OK
sleeping bag with hood rated at least 0 degrees Rucksack
2 shirts with collars and long sleeves walking boots or sturdy sandshoes
underwear and socks leg gaiters (optional
2 wool or fleece jumpers water – 6L for Deep Creek,
1 pair long pants – recommend thermals
woollen or fleece beanie Optional items
legionnaires hat or broad brimmed hat with cord spare pair track shoes
sunglasses with strap woollen or fleece gloves
sunscreen and lip screen waterproof pants
sleeping mat camera
japara or similar raincoat cards
torch with spare batteries thermal bottom
water bottles for at least 2L small radio for weather
wine cask [s] for extra water vhf/uhf radio or mobile phone
personal first aid and medications book to read
pencil and notebook wine cask for collecting water at camp
toiletries toothbrush, paste, comb small sewing kit
pocket knife, spoon, fork GPS
bowl, cup
small amount of money Things to leave behind
thermal top cigarettes
Items suitable for bushwalking- per pair/3 non prescription drugs
tent/ flysheet electronic games
groundsheet inflated egos
stove alcohol
fuel bottle Walkman/ipod
tea towel, small detergent, scourer Electronics other than for emergencies
map – photocopy
compass – will be supplied on the expedition
cord 10m
repair tape
toilet trowel and paper
matches and lighter
Whistle
Food

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SOAP NOTE – INCIDENT FORM
(YOU MUST FILL IN THIS FORM FOR AN ACCIDENT THAT HAS CAUSED INJURY OR WHERE CONDITIONS REQUIRE
MEDICATION OR ONGOING TREATMENT)

NAME…………………………………………………………………………………………..…………… DATE………………………………

SUMMARY- Emergency Services Contact Information

We require an ambulance. My name is………………………………… We are a University group. Our location

is….........................................................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................. (grid reference and description)
We have a casualty who is a ……………………..year old male/female whose Chief Compliant is:
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………......(symptom)
The patient states/witnesses state: (Mechanism of injury/History of present illness) O,P,Q,R,S,T
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
OBSERVATIONS patient found (describe position). Patient exam reveals (describe injury). Vital Signs at (time).
Patient Exam
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Vital Signs
NORMAL 1 2 3 4 5 6
TIME
LOC AOX4

HR 50-100bpm

RR 12-20

SCTM PINK/WARM/DRY

TEMP 37 deg

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HISTORY
Symptoms…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Allergies……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Medications………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………….
Pertinent medical history…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Last intake/output………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Events…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

ASSESSMENT (Problem list)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

PLAN (Plan for each problem on assessment sheet)……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

ANTICIPATED PROBLEMS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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 EHLT FIELD TRIP RISK ASSESSMENT FORM Booking Ref.
No……………

Department Location Area Supervisor

CEPSW DEEP CREEK CONS. PARK Joss Rankin and Walter Olenich
Assessed by: Date Review Date
Walter Olenich & Dave Barber 19/9/18 / 21/9/18 13/8/18

Refer EHLT GUIDE TO ASSESSING RISKS AND IDENTIFYING HAZARDS

The following table includes most hazards that would be associated with a medium-low risk trip.

List identified hazards for your field trip and detail measures taken to address the hazards. The Field Trip Health & Safety Checklist and the Hazard Identification Guidelines can provide
indicators for possible hazards.

If necessary, this generic risk assessment must be modified to meet individual requirements of each field trip. The Action by and Date columns will need to be completed.

Item Hazard P C RA Control Action by

Appropriate licences & training, appropriate Field Trip Leaders

Motor vehicle accident U M M
Field Trip: General vehicle. Driver has rest break every 2 hours and all Participants

Monitor local conditions, sunscreen, appropriate Field Trip Leaders

Exposure to elements U m M
shelter and all Participants

Field Trip Leaders

Sufficient water, at least 1.5 litres per person per
Heat Stress/ Dehydration U M M and all
day, appropriate clothing
Participants

Field Trip Leaders

Medical emergency U M M Appropriate medication, mobile communication
and all Participants

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 Item Hazard P C RA Control Action by
Field Trip Leaders
Bites and Stings U M M Mobile communication, first aid kit and all
Participants

Appropriate footwear, team lifting, limit size of Field Trip Leaders

Slippery surface, footing U M M
loads and all Participants

Field Trip Leaders

Appropriate footwear, team lifting, limit size of
Manual handling U m M and all
loads
Participants

Field Trip Leaders

Emergency planning, communication, street
Natural disaster (e.g. bushfire) U M M and all
directory
Participants

Field Trip Leaders

Alcohol/recreational drug use U M M No alcohol/recreational drugs on field trips
and all Participants

On arrival emergency evacuation points to be Field Trip Leaders

Emergency Evacuation U M M identified and local procedures followed. To be
and all Participants
communicated to participants

Mobile coverage to be checked and phones Field Trip Leaders

Lack of communication P M M charged and can be re-charged. Consider satellite
and all Participants
phone

Can you identify any NO  Adequately controlled. No further action required, proceed to Summary of Risk and Signature block.
further hazards?
Further hazards identified. Proceed further with Risk Assessment
YES

ADDITIONAL HAZARDS
To evaluate other identified hazards associated with this trip; type each identified hazard on the form, complete the Probability (P) and Consequence (C), using the Risk Matrix enter the Risk
Assessment rating (RA) refer page 10. Complete a detailed list of controls you will put in place to ultimately eliminate or significantly reduce the associated risk.

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 Item Hazard P C RA Control Action by
Licensed drivers, Restricted speed on program

Field Trips: General/ Transport to site Vehicles serviced and roadworthy, university Field Trip Leaders
HU M M
Bushwalking Motor vehicle, Bus vehicles, commercial licensed operators and all Participants

Safety brief by group leader

State appropriate/acceptable behaviours

Vehicle accidents due to traffic Field Trip Leaders
U M M Supervision by leader/ staff
Public roadways and all Participants
All to apply common sense and traffic awareness

Follow road rules, Monitor group numbers

Monitoring of group/ individual progress by leader,

rest of group Field Trip Leaders
Fatigue L m M
Ensure adequate rest breaks and all Participants
Amend program if considered necessary

Monitor local conditions, sunscreen, appropriate

shelter

Equipment/ clothing checks pre departure Field Trip Leaders

Exposure to elements U m M
Appropriate site and all Participants
* Emergency response plan

Self monitoring

Briefing pre-departure.

Approved DE&H camping sites, long drop toilets, rain water

tanks on site.

Tenting/ Overnight Camping, equipment Camping stoves (trangias) all participants trained in correct Field Trip Leaders
U m m use prior to trip.
failure and all Participants
Self, group and leader monitoring when in use, cooking
circles

All tents/camping equipment inspected and repaired pre/

post field outings, all participants trained in correct use.

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 Item Hazard P C RA Control Action by
Carry appropriate clothing (thermals, waterproofs, hats,
fleece tops etc.) for conditions

Safe hygiene practices adopted, use of anti-bacterial

washes.

Eating utensils cleaned after each use

Poor self/ group Hygiene
Field Trip Leaders
U m m Correct toiletry techniques, trowels, loo paper
carried by all participants, appropriate waste and all Participants
disposal practices demonstrated prior to departure,
all participants demonstrate competency in safe
food, waste management.

Sufficient water and spare available, appropriate

clothing, hats, sun bloc, sunglasses, amend program Field Trip Leaders
Heat stress/ Dehydration L M M as required
and all Participants
Monitor weather forecasts

Briefing pre-departure

Monitoring by group leader/ self monitoring by

Inadequate nutrition and hydration
participants
Field Trip Leaders
U m M Rain water at camping sites, ensure sufficient carried
and all Participants
to cover for 2 days, monitor self, group use

Menu plans established pre departure, appropriate

variety, quantity carried.

Enclosed/ solid footwear, team lifting, limit size of

Field Trips: Bushwalking Field Trip Leaders
Slippery surface, footing U M M loads
(cont.) and all Participants
Safety briefing to group

Appropriate footwear, team lifting, limit size of loads Field Trip Leaders
Manual handling U M M
Demonstration of correct techniques by leader and all Participants

Emergency planning, communication, first aid

Field Trip Leaders
Remote Area Work U F H training
and all Participants
GPS carried by all groups

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 Item Hazard P C RA Control Action by
Emergency planning, communication

Monitor weather forecasts

Natural disaster (e.g. bushfire)
Field Trip Leaders
U M M Safety brief to group
and all Participants
Proceed to designated evacuation location (ie: Forest
HQ, Tapanappa C.G., Tent Rock Rd.)

No alcohol/recreational drugs on field trips

Field Trip Leaders
Alcohol/recreational drug use U M M Group monitored, amend program and /or student
and all Participants
removal by parents/taxi

Prior training/ demonstration by leader

Loss/ lack Of Equipment/ inappropriate Constant monitoring throughout activity Field Trip Leaders
U N N
use Personal responsibility for issued items and all Participants

Spares available

Monitor weather
Field Trip Leaders
Electrical storms P M M Move to safe location
and all Participants
Amend program

Field Trip Leader

Identified in advance
Hazardous locations (Generic) U M M W Olenich and all
Review route plans/ identify safe route
Participants

Field Trips: Bushwalking Identified in advance Field Trip Leaders

Specific location dangers (ie: Crux points) U M M
(cont.) Review route plans/ identify safe route and all Participants

Prior training

Establish trip intentions Field Trip Leaders

Poor Navigation strategies U M M
Constant monitoring of group position and all Participants

GPS carried by all groups while in the field

Apply control measures. Return to last known

Lost HU N M Field Trip Leaders
position phone trip leader. DECS ratios.

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 Item Hazard P C RA Control Action by
Student briefing pre departure and all Participants

All participants issued with route plan/map

emergency contact numbers

All participants to carry whistles

Front and back markers or other control measures

Route plans, trip intentions lodged with Parks (Deep

Creek HQ) prior to departure

Field Trip Leaders

Participant mis-behaviour U m M Instructors appropriately qualified or experienced
and all Participants

SUMMARY OF RISK Review the risk measured, and the controls, then please select the relevant risk summary statement:
A The assessment reveals that the potential risk to health from the use of the plant/equipment/procedure is not currently significant

B The assessment reveals that the potential risk to health from the use of the plant/equipment/procedure is significant, however controls are in place that reduce risk to
acceptable levels 
C The assessment reveals that the potential risk to health from the use of the plant/equipment/procedure is significant. Interim controls are in place to reduce risk to
acceptable levels.

Signed: (Field Trip Leader) Date: 13/8/18

Joss Rankin
Signed: (Field Trip Leader’s Supervisor) Date:

Signed: (School Dean, Nominee or Work Area Manager) Date:

Emergency Response Plan: ALL SERIOUS INCIDENTS (A critical or life threatening injury)

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Accident Management and Planning:

The effective management of any incident in the field will, for the most part rely on sound judgement and decision making from the group leaders on the scene.

First priority tasks: Immediate management of a serious incident, self, group, seek assistance of other leaders and or competent students to help stabilise the casualty.

Medical summary sheets consulted to gain relevant medical information, record treatment and prepare a report for emergency services.

When ringing 000 give: Group name, grid reference, casualties’ symptoms, treatment given, existing medical condition or allergy.

Debrief group to what is happening. Group members positioned to help identify casualty site for emergency services.

Second priority tasks: Make contact with the university emergency contact. Group leader should accompany casualty to hospital if possible.

Third priority tasks: University representative to inform next of kin, media.

Course coordinator, executive dean and group leader to consider program suspension or continuation, student and staff support and counselling

EHLT GUIDE TO ASSESSING RISKS AND IDENTIFYING HAZARDS

Probability - Risk Factors → Consequence - Risk Factors →

Very Likely Probably occur immediately or within a short period Fatality

May cause death or loss of facility
VL of time F

Likely Major
Probably occur in time Severe injury or illness or major property damage
L M

Possible Could happen occasionally Minor Minor (usually reversible) injury or illness resulting in days off work or minor property
P m damage

Unlikely First Aid

Could eventually happen First aid level treatment
U FA

Highly
Negligible
Unlikely Has potential to occur, but probably never will No medical treatment
N
hU

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 Forms of Hazard
Physical Mechanical action, impact, electrical exposure, heat/cold, noise, vibration, explosion etc.
Chemical Corrosive liquid, toxic gases, noxious fumes etc.
Ergonomic Height of workbench, design of chair, set-up of a work station etc.
Radiation x-ray machine, infrared beams etc.
Psychological Stress from using equipment without proper training or instruction, interpersonal conflict
Biological Sharps, specimen containers carrying infected material, viruses from A/C system
Sources Environment Substances Equipment/plant Work systems

Risk Probability Control Hierarchy

Matrix
Consequence Very Likely Possible Unlikely Highly
Elimination Is it necessary
likely unlikely
Fatality F Extreme High High High Medium Substitution Is there a less hazardous alternative

Major injury M High High High Medium Medium Isolation Eg Restrict access, use in a closed container, fume
cabinet

Minor injury m High Medium Medium Medium Medium Engineering Eg Trolleys to move loads, guards on machinery,
Fume cupboard

First aid FA Medium Medium Medium Low Low Administration Eg: Training, Safe Work Procedure, signage

Negligible N Medium Medium Low Low Low PPE - Personal Eg: Gloves, respirator, safety glasses
Protective Equipment

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