5.0 MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES ACTIONS AND 5.1 Safety the park broad The question of safety in is a topic and includes a diverse rnnge of issues relating to risk park facilities maintenance standards, management programs, rnnger presence and seauity for assets. Strategy staff Maintain a safe environment for visitors and in the park. ACTION Risk Develop and implement a Management Plan Develop a fire protection plan that is approved by the M.F.B. Provide hazards, park appropriate information around the informing visitors of potential ie. traffic and water features. Develop a program for regular inspection and maintenance of visitor facilities, including playgrom1ds, fumitwe and other structures. trees. Develop procedures fur inspection, assessment and remedial work to matwe See Section 5.6. social Develop a strategy in conjunction with the police fur anti bebavionr. The strategy should staff clearly address responsibilities and action. park deal Develop a first aid strategy for the to with emergencies. that staff in Ensure adhere to work safety regulations and work procedures accordance with the Risk Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985 and Melbonrne Water's Management Policy. of strictly Ensure that the use chemicals is in accordance with manufactures directions and when being erected used that signs are advising visitors that spraying is in progress. park Develop a security strategy for both visitors and building security. the staff Effectively communicate to public when and where they can locate in case of an emergency. duty Ensnre that staff are on during times of high visitor use. 15
5.0 MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND ACTIONS 5.1 Safety The question of safety in the park is a broad topic and includes a diverse rnnge of issues relating to facilities maintenance standards, risk management programs, rnnger presence and seauity for park assets. Strategy Maintain a safe environment for visitors and staff in the park. ACTION Develop and implement a Risk Management Plan Develop a fire protection plan that is approved by the M.F.B. Provide appropriate information around the park informing visitors of potential hazards, ie. traffic and water features. Develop a program for regular inspection and maintenance of visitor facilities, including playgrom1ds, fumitwe and other structures. Develop procedures fur inspection, assessment and remedial work to matwe trees. See Section 5.6. Develop a strategy in conjunction with the police fur anti social bebavionr. The strategy should clearly address staff responsibilities and action. Develop a first aid strategy for the park to deal with emergencies. Ensure that staff adhere to work safety regulations and work procedures in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985 and Melbonrne Water's Risk Management Policy. Ensure that the use of chemicals is strictly in accordance with manufactures directions and when being used that signs are erected advising visitors that spraying is in progress. Develop a security strategy for both park visitors and building security. Effectively communicate to the public when and where they can locate staff in case of an emergency. Ensnre that staff are on duty during times of high visitor use. 15
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