Identify shelter area and use this during heavy clothing; loss of dexterity and fine periods of inactivity e.g.: breaks or extreme motor functioning conditions. leading to reduced Structure activities to avoid the coldest tool control. times of the day. Encourage students to wear layered clothing that enables them to adjust their body temperature according to weather conditions and activity level. Litter Collection Ensure that adequate washing facilities are Hand laceration or available, and are used by students. injuries; bites Look carefully at litter items or piles that and stings; injuries might be a refuge for snakes or spiders. related to bending or Check objects for spikes or sharp edges. lifting; spike or Supply the students with gloves when gastric related handling litter; eye protection may also be infections including necessary. hepatitis, AIDS etc. Use tongs to pick up any objects that are known, or suspected, to be dangerous e.g.: syringes. Ensure that an Adult disposes any found syringes into a proper container. ‘sharps’ Maintain a safe working distance to avoid the inadvertent scratching or spiking of other students. Weeding Wear eye protection where potential for eye Spikes and scratches injury is identified. Grass or twig spikes to to face and eyes; eyes are common weeding injuries. spike injuries to Wear gloves whenever hands are working at hands; back and ground level. shoulder strains; Demonstrate and encourage warm up laceration or impact stretches. injuries from cutting Maintain a safe working space between tools; hay fever and students. asthma. Provide adequate washing facilities. Tree Planting Ensure students wear gloves when handling Hand and knee spike soil, and additional PPE as necessary. injuries; tool impact Conduct a visual inspection of the site, and injuries to feet and remove potential risks such as broken glass, hands; soil borne wire etc. infections; muscle Use kneeling mats or padding if there is a strain from bending, danger of spike injuries from glass, stones posture; soft tissue etc. overuse injuries. Rotate tasks, even if students are not experiencing discomfort. Take regular breaks and encourage gentle stretching. Provide adequate hand washing facilities. Maintain a safe working space between students. *EXPLANATORY NOTE S ON RISK LEVELS (see page 11 of OHS Management Plan) Likelihood Frequent Probable Occasional Remote Improbable Catastrophic E E E H M Critical E E H M L Serious H H M L T Severity Minor M M L T T Negligible M L T T T
heavy clothing; loss of dexterity and fine motor functioning leading to reduced tool control. Identify shelter area and use this during periods of inactivity e.g.: breaks or extreme conditions. Structure activities to avoid the coldest times of the day. Encourage students to wear layered clothing that enables them to adjust their body temperature according to weather conditions and activity level. Litter Collection Hand laceration or injuries; bites and stings; injuries related to bending or lifting; spike or gastric related infections including hepatitis, AIDS etc. Ensure that adequate washing facilities are available, and are used by students. Look carefully at litter items or piles that might be a refuge for snakes or spiders. Check objects for spikes or sharp edges. Supply the students with gloves when handling litter; eye protection may also be necessary. Use tongs to pick up any objects that are known, or suspected, to be dangerous e.g.: syringes. Ensure that an Adult disposes any found syringes into a proper ‘sharps’ container. Maintain a safe working distance to avoid the inadvertent scratching or spiking of other students. Weeding Spikes and scratches to face and eyes; spike injuries to hands; back and shoulder strains; laceration or impact injuries from cutting tools; hay fever and asthma. Wear eye protection where potential for eye injury is identified. Grass or twig spikes to eyes are common weeding injuries. Wear gloves whenever hands are working at ground level. Demonstrate and encourage warm up stretches. Maintain a safe working space between students. Provide adequate washing facilities. Tree Planting Hand and knee spike injuries; tool impact injuries to feet and hands; soil borne infections; muscle strain from bending, posture; soft tissue overuse injuries. Ensure students wear gloves when handling soil, and additional PPE as necessary. Conduct a visual inspection of the site, and remove potential risks such as broken glass, wire etc. Use kneeling mats or padding if there is a danger of spike injuries from glass, stones etc. Rotate tasks, even if students are not experiencing discomfort. Take regular breaks and encourage gentle stretching. Provide adequate hand washing facilities. Maintain a safe working space between students. *EXPLANATORY NOTE S ON RISK LEVELS (see page 11 of OHS Management Plan) Severity Likelihood Frequent Probable Occasional Remote Improbable Catastrophic E E E H M Critical E E H M L Serious H H M L T Minor M M L T T Negligible M L T T T
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