Morialta Conservation Park Rockclimbing – Information Package

Date: Friday 13th July

Times: 8.00 – 12.00 (morning) or 12.00 – 4.00 (afternoon) - timeslot will be allocated to you

Meet: Morning group Can meet at Tower Hotel (corner of Magill and St Bernards Road) at
7.45am. From there you can car pool to the climbing location (Norton Summit Road,
by the ‘climbers track’).

Afternoon Group are encouraged to also meet at Tower Hotel (corner of Magill and
St Bernards Road) at 11.45. This is to reduce the number of cars parked on the side
of the road at the climbing area so you can car pool from the Tower. You are
required to meet at the beginning of the climbers track (on Norton Summit Road) at
12.00 (see map below).

Route: Along climbers track to either boulder bridge or far crag.

What to Bring (this is a general list – please consider weather forecast)

 Daypack
 Lunch and snacks for up to 4 hours
 2L of water
 Raincoat
 Rain pants (weather dependant)
 Warm hat (you will be wearing a helmet).
 Warm clothes such as a fleece jumper to wear when not active
 Sunscreen
 Sunglasses
 Pen and paper
 Personal medication such as asthma puffer etc…
 Personal first aid kit
 Phone with phone numbers entered
 Smile
 Camera (optional)
 You are welcome to bring your own climbing harness, helmet and shoes but must be
inspected by staff
 There are no toileting facilities at the climbing area – bring trowel and paper

What to Wear
 Comfortable shoes (Dunlop volleys work well on the wall, otherwise sneakers or walking
shoes)
 Comfortable active wear (must also be sun smart and weather appropriate)

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Leaders will bring
 All climbing equipment needed (including helmet)
 First aid kit
 Phone
 Your medical details

Important Contacts (enter into your phone)

Joss 0402 714 798

Wally 0417 808 169

Dan 0421 393 520

Black Hill Park Office (08) 8336 0901

115 Maryvale Rd, Athelstone SA 5076

Norwood Village Medical Centre (08) 8425 1333

201/199-203 The Parade, Norwood SA 5067

Royal Adelaide Hospital (08) 7074 0000

Port Road, Adelaide SA 5000

Emergency Services 112 (from a mobile)

000

Assessment
As a part of this experience you are required to write 1 page reflection to include in your
Outdoor Education Portfolio. You may choose to collate photos and videos to support this. See
assessment item 3 for details

Additional
 You may wish to access the SAREA website prior to this experience and begin a climbing
logbook.

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Start of
Climbers
Track

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RISK ASSESSMENT FORM Risk Assessment No……………
List identified hazards and detail measures taken to address the hazards: Reference to SOP No…………...
Cost Centre Department Location Area Supervisor
College EPSW Outdoor Education HLPE 3532 MORIALTA CP SA Joss Rankin

Plant/equipment/procedure Assessed by: Dates Review Date

Field Trips: Rock Climbing Walter Olenich, Dave Barber, Joss Rankin 13/07/2018 30/06/2018

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 damage
P m
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
U

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

Plant/equipment/procedure
Field Trips: Morialta CP SA

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 Risk Probability Control Hierarchy
Consequence
Matrix
Very Likely Possible Unlikely Highly
likely unlikely Elimination Is it necessary
Extreme High High High Medium
Fatality F Substitution Is there a less hazardous alternative
High High High Medium Medium
Major injury M Isolation Eg Restrict access, use in a closed container, fume
cabinet
High Medium Medium Medium Medium Eg Trolleys to move loads, guards on machinery,
Minor injury m Engineering Fume cupboard
Medium Medium Medium Low Low
First aid FA Administration Eg: Training, Safe Work Procedure, signage
Medium Medium Low Low Low PPE - Personal
Negligible N Protective Equipment Eg: Gloves, respirator, safety glasses

This generic risk assessment must be modified to meet individual requirements of each field trip.
Risk Control Plan
Item Hazard P C RA Control Action by
Leader to carry out prior recon of route/ amend as
Field Trip Leaders
necessary
All participants
Field Trips: Rock Climbing Steep/ unstable or exposed terrain U M M Identify areas of concern, no climbing in unstable areas
SAREA instructors
All participants on safety lines in exposed areas (DE&H
approved anchors utilized)
Identify areas of concern Field Trip Leaders
Appropriate training prior to departure. All participants
Demonstration by leader of correct techniques, SAREA instructors
Unfamiliar equipment U m M
Students demonstrate competency in sub skills prior to
climbing
Monitor throughout activity
Maintenance and inspection program, Field Trip Leaders
UNISA climbing equipment (regular inspection and All participants
upgrade program on all climbing equipment) SAREA instructors
Equipment fault/ failure U M M
Inspection by all users prior to use, damaged and
unserviceable equipment identified and retired from use
Spares carried/ ability to conduct field repairs
Field Trips: Rock Climbing (cont.) Field Trip Leaders
All participants
Hazardous route, challenging terrain U m M Identify terrain of concern/ alternate route
SAREA instructors

Field Trip Leaders

Transport to site Licensed drivers, Restricted speed on program
All participants
Motor vehicle, Bus HU M M Vehicles serviced and roadworthy, university vehicles,
SAREA instructors
commercial licensed operators
Safety brief by group leader Field Trip Leaders
State appropriate/acceptable behaviours All participants
Vehicle accidents due to traffic
U M M Supervision by leader/ staff SAREA instructors
Public roadways
All to apply common sense and traffic awareness
Follow road rules, Monitor group numbers

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 Item Hazard P C RA Control Action by
Field Trip Leaders
All participants
Rock Fall HU M M Alternate route/ PPE Helmets to be worn at all times
SAREA instructors

Field Trip Leaders

DECS ratios 1:4 All participants
Inadequate supervision HU m M
SAREA instructors SAREA instructors

Field Trip Leaders

All participants
Participant mis-behaviour U m M Instructors appropriately qualified or experienced
SAREA instructors

Monitoring of group/ individual progress by leader, rest Field Trip Leaders

of group All participants
Fatigue L m M
Ensure adequate rest breaks SAREA instructors
Amend program if considered necessary
Monitor local conditions, sunscreen, appropriate shelter Field Trip Leaders
Equipment/ clothing checks pre departure All participants
Exposure to elements U m M Appropriate site SAREA instructors
* Emergency response plan
Self-monitoring
Sufficient water and spare available, appropriate Field Trip Leaders
clothing, hats, sun bloc, sunglasses, amend program as All participants
Field Trips: Rock Climbing (cont.) Heat stress/ Dehydration L M M
required SAREA instructors
Monitor weather forecasts
Appropriate medication, mobile communication Field Trip Leaders
Participant medical information carried. All participants
Copy with contact person at the university SAREA instructors
Emergency route plan (escape route) Mobile and satellite
Medical emergency HU M M
phones carried
All participants First Aid trained, individual and group
first aid kit carried.
DE&H prior notification of climbing program
Field Trip Leaders
Safety brief to group prior to start All participants
Animal attack (eg: snake) U m M
Mobile communication, first aid kit SAREA instructors

Field Trip Leaders

All participants
Slippery surface, footing L m M Enclosed/ solid footwear, team lifting, limit size of loads
SAREA instructors
Safety briefing to group
Prior training/ demonstration by leader Field Trip Leaders
Constant monitoring throughout activity All participants
Manual handling L M H
Team lifting, limit size of loads SAREA instructors

Apply DECS ratios. Field Trip Leaders

Group briefing pre-departure All participants
Remote Area work Group size as per DECS ratios SAREA instructors
HU M M
Separation from group Apply front /back markers or other control measures
RETURN TO LAST KNOWN POSITION PHONE TRIP LEADER
All participants issued with route plan/map emergency

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 Item Hazard P C RA Control Action by
contact numbers

Emergency planning, communication Field Trip Leaders

Monitor weather forecasts All participants
Natural disaster (eg: bushfire) H M M Safety brief to group SAREA instructors
DE&H notified

Field Trip Leaders

No alcohol/recreational drugs on field trips All participants
Field Trips: Rock Climbing (cont.) Alcohol/recreational drug use U m M Group monitored, amend program and /or student SAREA instructors
removal by parents/taxi

Identified in advance Field Trip Leaders

Review route plans/ identify safe route All participants
Specific location dangers (ie: Crux points) U M M Safety lines, experienced belayers, extra anchor points SAREA instructors
Specific coaching, group and self-monitoring

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.

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

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 counse

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