Multiple Hazard Risk Assessment - ACT Museums and Galleries

Multiple Hazard Risk AssessmentWHSMS Framework Tool B2A3.4Agency/business unit: CULTURAL FACILITIES CORPORATION Manager/supervisor: Approved by: Shane BreynardDirector, ACT Museums & GalleriesEmployee representative/s Complied by: Sophie Chessell Date: From March 2012-June 2012Job description:InsuranceDisabled access toprogram?Disabled toilets available?Let’s Look!Location: Canberra Museum and Gallery, Corner of London Circuit and Civic SquareDoes the venue have public liability cover? Yes ACTIA certificate of cover current to 30 June 2012YesYesEmergency ProceduresAccess and Egress to venueAre emergency procedures in place? YesAre workers trained to deal with emergency situations? YesThere is safe access and egress to this venueIdentified hazard(& Ref. No. from JSA)Risk factor(s)What can happen and howit can happen?Uncontrolledhazard riskassessmentC L RRCurrent controls used toreduce risksRR withcurrentcontrols inplaceC L RRAcceptriskwithcurrentcontrolsinplace?Yes/NoIf No:Proposed control(s) to reduce riskRR withnewcontrols inplaceC L RRPRIOR TO THE VISITAllergiesRisk of:• Allergic reaction tocleaning products, artmaterials or wholespices ie: star anise,nutmeg, cinnamonquills.4 3 H • Education officer makes a previsit call to the teacher toidentify children withallergies.• For children with allergies tocleaning products, artmaterials or whole spices theprogram is modified.4 2 H YES• Participating schools arerequired to have amanagement plan in place forCFC Canberra Museum and Gallery – Let’s Look! Risk Assessment B2A3.4 Version 1.0 — 19/03/2012 Page 1 of 7

Multiple Hazard Risk AssessmentWHSMS Framework Tool B2A3.4children with allergies.• Presenters are trained inSenior First Aid and a FirstAid Kit is kept in the CMAGStudio and at the CMAG FrontDesk.• Education Officersdemonstrate (and reiteratethroughout the program) thatthe whole spices are forhandling and smelling andare not to be eaten.BehaviourRisk of:• Damage to collection• Harm to others or self2 3 M • Education officer makes a previsit call to the teacher toidentify children withbehavioural issues.2 2 M YES• For children with behaviouralissues the program can bemodified in collaboration withthe teacher.• A support person may attendthe program to assistmanaging a child withidentified behavioural issues.SETTING UP AND PACKING UP THE STUDIOHeavy children’s work tablesRisk of:Back and muscle strain3 4 H • Two or more staff membersto move tables into position• Staff are trained in ManualHandling3 2 M YES • Propose fitting castors (withstrong brakes) on children’swork tables to improvemovability and avoid the need tolift heavy tables (similar toActivity Table)2 1 LCarrying bulky and heavyprogram items in the studioRisk of:Back and muscle strain3 4 H • Heavy items, such as easels,shelves, are stored at waistheight.3 2 M YES• Buckets or water are onlyfilled half way or less.• Staff are trained in ManualHandling.Attaching shelves to easels Risk of: 3 4 H • Sitting on a green stool withthe shelf resting on knees3 2 MCFC Canberra Museum and Gallery – Let’s Look! Risk Assessment B2A3.4 Version 1.0 — 19/03/2012 Page 2 of 7

Multiple Hazard Risk AssessmentWHSMS Framework Tool B2A3.4Back and muscle strainreduces the need to bendover and allows wrist andelbow to be in alignment.Low-lying storage in StudioRisk of:Back and muscle strain3 4 H • Materials stored under thesink are contained in plastictubs on wheels.1 2 L YES• Only light weight materialssuch as tarps, smocks, someart supplies, etc, are storedin these tubs.IN THE FOYER/GALLERIESYoung children in galleryspacesRisk of:• Damage to collection3 4 H • Presenter demonstrates (andreiterates throughout theprogram) appropriate gallerybehaviour including ‘safehands’ and walking bodies,and discuss reasons for nottouching the artworks.3 2 M YES• Group managementtechniques such as ‘follow theleader’ when transitioningbetween spaces areemployed.• Presenter always sits betweenchildren and artwork/objects.Red and White stripey matRisk of:• Tripping3 3 M • Presenter demonstrates (andreiterates throughout theprogram) appropriate gallerybehaviour including walkingbodies.3 2 M YES• Children are warned aboutthe tripping on the mat.• Presenters are trained inSenior First Aid and a FirstAid Kit is kept in the CMAGStudio and at the CMAGFront Desk.Group activities in galleryspacesSlight impact on visitoraccess to gallery spaces –particularly wheelchair3 4 H • During artwork/objectinterpretation the Presenterasks children to sit in a3 2 M YESCFC Canberra Museum and Gallery – Let’s Look! Risk Assessment B2A3.4 Version 1.0 — 19/03/2012 Page 3 of 7

Multiple Hazard Risk AssessmentWHSMS Framework Tool B2A3.4accessRisk of trip/fallcontained group to ensure aclear thoroughfare for generalvisitors to the gallery.• During group activities thePresenter will arrange thegroups so as to ensure aclear thoroughfare remains.• In the case of a visitor in awheelchair the Presenter willmove groups accordingly.• During group activities thepresenter will ask adults towork with and monitor eachgroup.Group activity – sketchingworks with pencils onclipboardsRisk of:• trip/fall• Marks on gallery walls3 4 H • The presenter will ensure thatall the pencils and boards arepacked away before and afterthe activity.3 2 M YES• Children are supervised whilethey are using the pencilsand clipboards andappropriate gallery behaviouris reiterated.IN THE STUDIOYoung children running inStudioRisk of slip/trip/fallpotentially resulting in:• broken bones• cuts• bruising3 4 H • Before entering the Studiothe Presenter discusses theimportance of not running inthe Studio – and reiteratesthis throughout the Studiocomponent (especially beforerotations).3 2 M YES• muscle strain• Children enter the Studio insmall groups.• Adults are asked to place anybags/coats on benches or tothe side.• Presenters are trained inSenior First Aid and a FirstAid Kit is kept in the CMAGStudio and at the CMAGCFC Canberra Museum and Gallery – Let’s Look! Risk Assessment B2A3.4 Version 1.0 — 19/03/2012 Page 4 of 7

Multiple Hazard Risk AssessmentWHSMS Framework Tool B2A3.4Front Desk.Easel boards tipping fromchildren leaning on easelshelves.Risk of• bruising3 4 H • Children are instructed to siton the floor with their handson their knees until theystand up to do their art work.3 1 M YESChildren falling off green stoolsRisk of slip/fall potentiallyresulting in:• broken bones• cuts• bruising• muscle strain3 4 H • Children are told to sitsquare on the stools, not torock or tip them.• Presenters are trained inSenior First Aid and a FirstAid Kit is kept in the CMAGStudio and at the CMAGFront Desk.3 2 M YES • Grip pads will be added to thestools.Injury from hard sharp edge ofthe printing press or the rollersRisk of injury potentiallyresulting in:• broken bones• cuts• bruising3 3 M • Adults supervise and use thepress. The use of the pressis demonstrated by thepresenter.• Children are warned aboutthe sharp edge of the pressand keeping their fingersaway from the heavy roller.3 2 M YES• Children are required tostand behind a line markedon the Studio floor so theyremain at a safe distanceduring the use of the press.• Presenters are trained inSenior First Aid and a FirstAid Kit is kept in the CMAGStudio and at the CMAGFront Desk.Low sinksRisk of• Back and musclestrain3 4 H • Plastic tubs which fit betweenthe edges of the sink createa basin at a more appropriatelevel, and are used forcleaning dishes andequipment.3 3 M YESHot water in tubs for soakingmaterialsRisk of• Scalding skin3 4 H • Tubs are out of children’sreach.• Adults are told not to put3 2 M YESCFC Canberra Museum and Gallery – Let’s Look! Risk Assessment B2A3.4 Version 1.0 — 19/03/2012 Page 5 of 7

Multiple Hazard Risk AssessmentWHSMS Framework Tool B2A3.4their hands in the water.• Presenters are trained inSenior First Aid and a FirstAid Kit is kept in the CMAGStudio and at the CMAGFront Desk.Hot drinks in the CourtyardRisk ofScalding skin3 3 H • Adults are warned about therisk of burns from hot drinks.• Presenters are trained inSenior First Aid and a FirstAid Kit is kept in the CMAGStudio and at the CMAGFront Desk.3 2 MUnclean hands when returningto preschoolRisk of• minor food poisoning3 4 H • Children are instructed towash hands in buckets ofsoapy water after leaving theStudio.3 1 M YES• All materials are non toxic.Risk rating column key (from Risk Matrix, below): C: consequence level, L: likelihood level. Risk rating: E = Extreme H = High M = Medium L = LowNote: High and extreme risks must be reported to senior management. All risks are to be placed on the WHS Risk Register.CFC Canberra Museum and Gallery – Let’s Look! Risk Assessment B2A3.4 Version 1.0 — 19/03/2012 Page 6 of 7

Multiple Hazard Risk AssessmentWHSMS Framework Tool B2A3.4Instructions1. Complete a new line, in the above table, for each identified hazard and conduct a risk assessment (RA).2. Use the risk matrix below to risk rate (RR) the level of risk posed by each hazard for the following scenarios, uncontrolled (i.e. the risk the hazard presents without any controls),controlled (i.e. the risk the current controls reduce the risk level to), proposed (i.e. for unacceptable risk, the risk the proposed new control will reduce the risk level to).3. For each scenario, indicate whether the controlled risk is Acceptable/Not acceptable.Risk matrixE: Extreme risk — detailed action plan requiredH: High risk — needs senior management attentionM: Medium risk — specify management responsibilityL: Low risk — manage by routine proceduresNote: High or Extreme risks must be reported to seniormanagement and require detailed treatment plans toreduce the risk to Low or Medium.PeopleInjuries orailments notrequiring medicaltreatmentMinor injury orfirst aid treatmentcaseConsequencesSerious injurycausinghospitalisation ormultiple medicaltreatment casesLife threateninginjury or multipleserious injuriescausinghospitalisationDeath or multiplelife threateninginjuriesFinancial1% of budget or$5MInsignificant Minor Moderate Major CatastrophicProbability Historical 1 2 3 4 5Likelihood>1 in 10Is expected to occurin mostcircumstances1 in 10–100 Will probably occur 41 in 100–1,000 Might occur at sometime in the future1 in 1,000–10,000Could occur butdoubtful5 Almostcertain32LikelyPossibleUnlikelyM H H E EM M H H EL M M H EL M M H E1 in 10,000–100,000May occur but only inexceptionalcircumstances1RareL L M H ESource: Adapted from AS/NZS 4360: 2004, Risk Management and Australian Capital Territory Insurance Authority (ACTIA) 2004, Risk Management Toolkit, ACTIA, Canberra, viewed16 June 2009, < http://www.treasury.act.gov.au/actia/Risk.htm>.NB: The Risk Matrix has been modified to reflect that in the context of health and safety any chance, even a rare occurrence, of a death or multiple life threatening injury is consideredextreme.CFC Canberra Museum and Gallery – Let’s Look! Risk Assessment B2A3.4 Version 1.0 — 19/03/2012 Page 7 of 7