Risk Register

School: Bendigo College

Supervising teachers/staff: Maya French, Megan Quirke, Jasmine Lina
Program/Excursion: Urban Sustainability Camp
Year Level: 10
Dates: week 4 term 3
Location(s): Melbourne- Myuna Farm, CERES Community Environment Park, Urban Camp

Risk Description

Existing Controls

Describe the risk event, cause/s and

consequence/s. For example,
Something occurs caused by
leading to

Describe any existing policy, procedure,

practice or device that acts to minimise
the risk

Blisters caused by illfitting shoes, poor quality

socks.

Sunburn caused by over

exposure to the sun.

Dehydration

Student injury caused by

vehicle accident on way
to and from venue

Students are spoken to in

class re blisters and the
importance prevention
rather than cure. Ideas for
prevention are offered and
discussed.
Students are required to
bring a hat and wear it
when appropriate. Use of
sunscreen also
encouraged. Wearing of
appropriate clothing also
strongly encouraged
Each student to carry a
minimum of 1 litre of
water. Water reminders
throughout trip.
Discussion in class re
hydration signs,
symptoms, treatment
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; no
protruding limbs.

Risk Assessment with existing controls

Effectiveness
of existing
controls

Risk
Consequences

Risk
Likelihood

Severe

Almost certain

Satisfactory

Major

Likely

Poor

Moderate

Possible

Unknown

Minor

Unlikely

Insignificant

Rare

Satisfactory
Poor
Unknown

Satisfactory
Poor
Unknown

Satisfactory
Poor
Unknown

Major

Almost certain

Risk Rating

Extreme
High
Medium
Low

Extreme

Moderate

Likely

High

Minor

Unlikely

Medium

Insignificant

Rare

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

Hot spots are identified

early and taped. Students
are to bring their own
blister treatment for initial
treatments. M Smith carries
a comprehensive blister kit.
Prevention better than
cure. In bad cases students
may have to wear more
suitable clothing i.e. long
sleeves, a better hat

Low

Dehydrated student to drink

water, stay in shade

Low

Risk
Likelihood

Risk Rating

Low

Medium
High
Medium
Low

Low

Low

Low
Extreme
High
Medium
Low

Low

Medium

Major

Almost certain

Extreme

Likely

High

High

Minor

Unlikely

Medium

Medium

Insignificant

Rare

Low

Low

Major

Almost certain

Extreme

Extreme

High

Medium

High
Extreme

Moderate

Likely

High

High

Minor

Unlikely

Medium

Medium

Insignificant

Rare

Low

Low

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Updated June 2013

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

Extreme

Moderate

Assisting staff to help with

supervision of students on
bus whilst travelling

Actions

Risk Description

Existing Controls

Describe the risk event, cause/s and

consequence/s. For example,
Something occurs caused by
leading to

Describe any existing policy, procedure,

practice or device that acts to minimise
the risk

Low student energy

caused by poor nutrition /
food

Briefing on suitable food

and food consumption.

Risk Assessment with existing controls

Effectiveness
of existing
controls

Satisfactory
Poor
Unknown

Stranger interaction leading

to student harm

Brief students on effective

response in a variety of
situations where stranger
interaction could come about.

Satisfactory
Poor
Unknown

Risk
Consequences

Risk
Likelihood

Treatment

Risk Rating

For those risks requiring treatment in

addition to the existing controls. List:
What will be done?
Who is accountable?
When will it happen?

Staff monitor food consumption

and ensure student energy
levels are re-established.

Major

Almost certain

Extreme

Moderate

Likely

High

Residual Risk Assessment after

treatments
Risk
Consequences
Low

Risk
Likelihood

Risk Rating

Low

Low
High

Minor

Unlikely

Medium

Medium

Rare

Low

Low

Major

Almost certain

Extreme

Moderate

Likely

High

Minor

Unlikely

Medium

Insignificant

Rare

Low

Add more rows as required. This is one way of documenting the risk management process and does not preclude other approaches.

Copyright Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

Updated June 2013

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

Extreme

Insignificant

Situation dependent, May be

necessary to proceed with
emergency response plan
depending on student
harm/situation.

Actions

High

Medium
Extreme
High
Medium
Low

High