Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park

- Risk Management Plan (RAMS)

Date: / Class level: / Teacher in Charge:
No. of children: / No. of helpers: / No. of staff:
Day/Time of departure: / Day/Time of return to school: / Approved by:

Group members requiring special consideration:

Health:
Behaviour:
Other:
Pre-activity checklist

Equipment list sent home
Trip application approved
Permission slips returned
Medical records checked
Intentions left at office / What to Bring - Teachers

Students contact list

First Aid kit
Cell phone
Intentions left at office
Equipment checked / What to bring – Students/Adults
Medication (if needed)
Footwear – closed shoes or gumboots(ideally not new due to students potentially getting blisters and they will get dirty)
Water Bottle
Lunch/Morning Tea
Wet weather gear
Sunhat
Sunscreen
Plastic bag - for muddy/wet gear / Comments

Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park - Risk Analysis and Management

What could
go wrong? / What would cause this? / How to prevent this from happening / Whose responsibility is this? / When/where will preventative measures be taken? / Emergency plan
Personal accident or injury /
  • Person not looking where they are going
  • Person falls over
  • Person pushing or shoving another
  • General carelessness
  • Not following zoo rules
/
  • Ensure supervision and adherence to rules at all times.
  • Being aware of uneven ground or loose gravel.
  • No running in around park.
  • Being considerate of others.
/ All supervisors of visiting group
Students /
  • At discussion meeting with entire group before departure to Waiwhakareke.
  • Reminders given while at the Waiwhakareke.
/
  • Supervisor notifies Zoo staff of accident or injury.
This action MUST be taken even if supervisor is a qualified first-aider and situation is under control.
  • First Aid administered by qualified zoo or school first-aider.
  • Zoo medical emergency procedure followed if injury is moderate or serious.
  • Incident report to be completed before supervisor leaves the zoo.

Person is lost or
unaccompanied /
  • Inadequate supervision
  • Inadequate supervisor-student ratio
  • Persons lack of awareness of risk in such a situation
/
  • Ensure students are made aware of the requirement to remain close to supervisor at all times.
  • Ensure that supervisors personally conduct regular and careful headcounts.
/ All supervisors of visiting group
Students /
  • At discussion meeting with entire group before departure to Waiwhakareke/Zoo.
  • Reminders given while at theWaiwhakreke.
/
  • Contact zoo staff.
  • Zoo staff on site notified of missing person and description given. Staffwill assist with search.
  • Zoo reception made aware of missing person.
  • When located missing person will be returned to meeting area to be collected.

Toilet accident /
  • Excitement
  • Waiting till last minute
  • Not knowing toilet location
  • Not taking toilet breaks when offered
  • Person with bladder problem
/
  • Supervisors to familiarise themselves with the location of toilet facilities around Waiwhakareke.
  • Use toilets at meeting area before leaving.
  • Remind / point out toilet facilities while when around meeting area.
/ All supervisors of visiting group
Students /
  • At discussion meeting with entire group before departure to the Waiwhakareke.
  • Reminders given while at the Waiwhakareke.
/
  • Supervisors are responsible to be prepared for and take action if soiling event occurs.

Environmental hazards /
  • Variable weather conditions and exposure to wind, rain and sun
  • Ponds, streams and swamp.
  • Fire
  • Electric Fences /stock
  • Stock
/
  • Supervisor must check the weather forecast and ensure every student is suitably protected from the elements.
  • Trip planning includes appropriate clothing, footwear and sunscreen.
  • Keep clear of banks and water. Adults closely monitor students around water.
  • In the event of a fire meet at Waiwhakareke car park.
  • Water bottle brought by students.
  • Treat all fences as being electric.
  • Caution around stock.
/ All supervisors of visiting groups /
  • Pre- visit information provided to students and adults.
  • Reminders given while at Waiwhakareke.
/
  • Follow the instructions of adults and seek medical advice from a qualified first-aider when necessary.
  • Incident report to be completed before supervisor leaves Waiwhakareke.

Unwellperson /
  • Lack of medication
  • Pre-existing condition
  • Lack of adequate supervision
  • Accidental e.g. insect bites, plant scratches
/
  • Please ensure that all required medications (for asthma, allergies etc.) are readily at hand and that pre-existing conditions are notified and that provision has been made for this.
  • Ensure first aid kit is carried by supervisors.
/ All visiting supervisors and Hamilton Zoo staff /
  • Discussed with supervisor prior to arrival any medical conditions that need to be aware of.
/
  • Supervisor notifies Zoo staff of person’s condition.
This action must be taken.
  • First aid administered by qualified zoo or school first-aider.
  • Zoo ‘Medical Emergency’ procedure followed if moderate or serious.
  • Incident report to be completed before supervisor leaves Waiwhakareke.

1 | Hamilton Zoo RAMSModified 27/07/2015