Risk Assessment Risk Benefit Template
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Risk Assessment – Risk Benefit Template
Activity | Possible dangers | What can we do to protect everybody
Circle yes or no for all that apply |
Safety measures | Likelihood of injury after safety measures implemented | Consequences of injury | Risk Rating | Benefit to children | Does benefit outweigh risk? | Name | Signature | Date |
eg Climbing trees | .Child falls from tree because they overbalance, lose grip etc
.Child falls from tree because branch breaks .Child sets up their own tree swing eg using rope .Child bitten by insects or animals that live in tree |
·Eliminate risk yes/no
.Substitute for lesser risk yes/no .Isolate the hazard yes/no .Minimise the risk eg change equipment/environment ·Implement admin changes eg change policies/procedures yes/no ·Use personal protective equipment yes/no
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.Identify suitable trees for climbing
.Get arborist to inspect trees if unsure .Ensure groundcover is soft and deep enough so injuries from falls are minor .At least one educator closely supervises children when they climb trees .Children involved in setting safety rules which apply to climbing trees eg set maximum climbing height .Investigate whether climbing tree or another tree suitable for swing .Identify children who are allergic to insect bites and plants and implement safety measures eg clothing that covers exposed skin |
Unlikely | Minor | Low | ·Physical activity
·Problem solving ·Connection with nature .Creative and imaginative play .Teaches how to assess risks .Social interactions .Long periods uninterrupted play .Challenging fun environment .Development of self-confidence and wellbeing
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yes | |||
Excursion to local park | ·Child runs on to road
·Child accesses pond ·Child left behind at park |
·Eliminate risk yes/no (no)
·Substitute for lesser risk yes/no (yes) ·Isolate the hazard yes/no (no) ·Minimise the risk eg change equipment/environment (yes) ·Implement admin changes eg change policies/procedures yes/no (no) ·Use personal protective equipment yes/no (no)
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·Take route to park which has least traffic
.Excursion rule that children may not go near pond .Adult helper positioned near pond .Purchase rope with handles for children to hold as they walk .Do head count before excursion and as we leave park |
Unlikely | Moderate | Moderate | .Connection with local community
.Physical activity .Opportunity to extend learning during excursion and back in classroom .Connection with nature .Development of self-confidence and wellbeing
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yes |
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Activity | Possible dangers | What can we do to protect everybody
Circle yes or no for all that apply |
Safety measures | Likelihood of injury after safety measures implemented | Consequences of injury | Risk Rating | Benefit to children | Does benefit outweigh risk? | Name | Signature | Date |
Risk Matrix
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Likelihood
Insignificant | Minor | Moderate | Major | Catastrophic | |
Almost certain | Moderate | High | High | Extreme | Extreme |
Likely | Moderate | Moderate | High | Extreme | Extreme |
Possible | Low | Moderate | High | High | Extreme |
Unlikely | Low | Low | Moderate | High | High |
Rare | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | High |
Source ACECQA Excursion risk management plan template
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