King’s Billabong Day Walk- Info Package

Date: Wednesday 2nd October

Time: 10:00am-11:30am

Distance: 4.3km

Meet: The Nature Walk car park- a Heart Foundation Park Walk

Finish: The Nature Walk car park

Route: Start from the car park and trek south towards and across the river before deviating south west for 500m. Turn towards a southern direction for a further
1.25km before turning around and taking a similar track back to the starting point.

What to Bring

 Daypack
 Snack
 2L of water
 Raincoat
 Rain pants (weather dependant)
 Sun hat and warm hat
 Warm clothes such as a fleece jumper to wear when not active
 Sunscreen
 sunglasses
 Whistle
 Personal medication such as asthma puffer etc…
 Personal first aid kit
 Phone
 Camera (optional)

What to Wear
 Comfortable walking shoes
 Thick walking socks
  Comfortable walking clothes that can be added to (must also be sun smart)

Important Contacts
Neville SMITH 0447 *** ***

Mildura Base Hospital (03) 5022 3333

Ontario Avenue & Thirteenth St, Mildura, 3500

Emergency Services 112 (from a mobile)

000

Emergency escapes:
Track is not overly long; recommend going back to the car park.
Walk north along the billabong.
Map
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
Outdoor Education HLPE3532 KINGS BILLABONG, VICTORIA Sharon TIPPING
Plant/equipment/procedure Assessed by: Dates Review Date
Bush Walking: Day walk 02/10/19 31/09/19

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
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: Bushwalking (Day Walk)

Risk Probability Control Hierarchy

Matrix Consequence

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, Fume
cupboard
Minor injury m Engineering

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

Risk Control Plan

Before After
Item Hazard Control
Control Control
Appropriate licences & training, appropriate
Field Trips: General/ Bushwalking Motor vehicle accident
vehicle
Monitor local conditions, sunscreen,
appropriate shelter
Exposure to elements
EQUIPMENT/CLOTHING CHECKS PRE
DEPARTURE
Sufficient water, appropriate clothing, amend
Heat Stress/ Dehydration program as required
Monitor weather forecasts
Appropriate medication, mobile
Medical emergency communication
Participant medical information carried.

Field Trips: General/ Bushwalking
First priority tasks: Immediate management of a serious incident, 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: Name, grid reference, casualties’ symptoms, treatment given, existing medical condition or allergy.
Copy with contact person (Neville)
Emergency route plan (escape route)
Mobile phones carried
First Aid trained, first aid kit carried
Animal attack (e.g snake)
Mobile communication, first aid kit
Toxic plants
Slippery surface, footing Enclosed/ solid footwear, limit size of loads
Manual handling Appropriate footwear, limit size of loads
Emergency planning, communication, first
Remote Area Work
aid training
Emergency planning, communication
Natural disaster (e.g. bushfire) Monitor weather forecasts
Proceed to designated evac location
Alcohol/recreational drug use No alcohol/recreational drugs
Prior training
Loss/ lack Of Equipment/
Constant monitoring throughout activity
inappropriate use
Check prior to departure
Monitor weather
Electrical storms
Move to safe location and amend program
Identified in advance
Hazardous locations (Generic)
Review route plans/ identify safe route
Specific location dangers (ie: Crux Identified in advance
points) Review route plans/ identify safe route
Prior training
Poor Navigation strategies Establish trip intentions
Constant monitoring of position
Apply control measures. RETURN TO LAST
KNOWN POSITION PHONE TRIP CONTACT
Lost
All participants issued with route plan/map
emergency contact numbers
Second priority tasks: Make contact with the emergency contact. Accompany casualty to hospital.

Third priority tasks: Inform next of kin.

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

NAME of patient………………………………………… DATE………………………………

TIME…………………………………….

SUMMARY- Emergency Services Contact Information

We require an ambulance. My name is…………………………………
Our location is…....................................... (grid reference)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(description of location e.g. road name,near etc.)
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). SAMPLE
Patient Exam
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...................
.................................................................................................................................................................
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Vital Signs
NORMAL 1 2 3 4 5
TIME
LOC AOX4
HR 50-100bpm
RR 12-20
SCTM PINK/WARM/DRY
TEMP 37 deg

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

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

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

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ANTICIPATED PROBLEMS…………………………………………………………………………………….