Belair National Parl Walk Information Package

Date: Wednesday Oct 9th

Time: 2:00pm - 5.00pm

Meet: 187 Brougham Place North Adelaide; travel together.

Starting point: At the main oval; off Upper Sturt Road into the park entrance

Finish: At Main Oval by 5.00pm

Route: Main oval, travel predominantly east, with small deviations in the track starting 1km
in. Before turning south for 100m after 2km, then back to west until the upper
waterfall is reached. Head south west for 75m; then head east for 2km; then west
for 250m; then back to east for the last 1.5km until main oval is reached.

What to Bring

 Daypack
 Snacks to have at waterfalls
 2L of water
 Raincoat
 Rain pants (weather dependant)
 Sun hat and warm hat
 Warm clothes (weather dependant)
 Sunscreen
 sunglasses
 Pen and paper
 Whistle
 Personal medication such as asthma puffer etc…
 Personal first aid kit
 Phone with phone numbers entered
 Maps and compasses

What to Wear
 Comfortable walking shoes
 Thick walking socks
 Comfortable walking clothes that can be added to (must also be sun smart)

Important Contacts (enter into your phone)

Note: Phone reception available; Emma will call at 6:00 if we have not returned home;
then come and look with friends (she has info package)
Emma Ziegler 0402 *** ***

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 Belair National Parkt Office (+61 0) 8204 1910

Brookman Rd, Meadows SA 5201

Flinders Medical Centre (08) 8204 5511

Flinders Dr, Bedford Park SA 5042

Emergency Services 112 (from a mobile)

000

Emergency Routes:
Main entrance, walk east (First & Last km)

Walk West to find fence (if already past, walk East); and follow north to Sheoak Road (Next 1km)

Walk North to Sheoak Road (Next 2km)

Map (Pink track; following red track from main oval; and back in via yellow & black 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
Outdoor Education HLPE3532 Belair National Park, SA Cameron Kelly
Plant/equipment/procedure Assessed by: Dates Review Date
Bush Walking: Day walk 06/10/2019 03/10/2019

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

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 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

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Field Trips: General/ Bushwalking
Medical emergency
Animal attack (e.g snake)
Toxic plants
Slippery surface, footing
Manual handling
Remote Area Work
Natural disaster (e.g. bushfire)
Alcohol/recreational drug use
Loss/ lack Of Equipment/
inappropriate use
Electrical storms
Hazardous locations (Generic)
Specific location dangers (ie: Crux
points)
Poor Navigation strategies
Lost
Appropriate medication, mobile
communication
Participant medical information carried.
Copy with contact person (Emma)
Emergency route plan (escape route)
Mobile phones carried
First Aid trained, first aid kit carried
Mobile communication, first aid kit
Enclosed/ solid footwear, limit size of loads
Appropriate footwear, limit size of loads
Emergency planning, communication, first
aid training
Emergency planning, communication
Monitor weather forecasts
Proceed to designated evac location
No alcohol/recreational drugs
Prior training
Constant monitoring throughout activity
Check prior to departure
Monitor weather
Move to safe location and amend program
Identified in advance
Review route plans/ identify safe route
Identified in advance
Review route plans/ identify safe route
Prior training
Establish trip intentions
Constant monitoring of position
Apply control measures. RETURN TO LAST
KNOWN POSITION PHONE TRIP CONTACT
All participants issued with route plan/map
emergency contact numbers
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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.

Second priority tasks: Make contact with the emergency contact. Accompany casualty to hospital.

Third priority tasks: Inform next of kin.

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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

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

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

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

ANTICIPATED PROBLEMS…………………………………………………………………………………

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