Onsite Program Risk Assessment - ACT Museums and Galleries

Multiple Hazard Risk AssessmentWHSMS Framework Tool B2A3.4tubs on wheels.• 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 wheelchairaccessRisk of trip/fall3 4 H • During artwork/objectinterpretation the Presenterasks children to sit in acontained group to ensure aclear thoroughfare for generalvisitors to the gallery.3 2 M YES• During group activities thePresenter will arrange theCFC Canberra Museum and Gallery – Every Picture Tells a Story (onsite) Risk Assessment B2A3.4 Version 1.0 — 22/02/2012 Page 3 of 7

Multiple Hazard Risk AssessmentWHSMS Framework Tool B2A3.4groups 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 CMAGFront 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 they3 1 M YESCFC Canberra Museum and Gallery – Every Picture Tells a Story (onsite) Risk Assessment B2A3.4 Version 1.0 — 22/02/2012 Page 4 of 7

Multiple Hazard Risk AssessmentWHSMS Framework Tool B2A3.4stand up to do their art work.Children 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 puttheir hands in the water.3 2 M YES• Presenters are trained inSenior First Aid and a FirstAid Kit is kept in the CMAGStudio and at the CMAGCFC Canberra Museum and Gallery – Every Picture Tells a Story (onsite) Risk Assessment B2A3.4 Version 1.0 — 22/02/2012 Page 5 of 7

Multiple Hazard Risk AssessmentWHSMS Framework Tool B2A3.4Front 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 – Every Picture Tells a Story (onsite) Risk Assessment B2A3.4 Version 1.0 — 22/02/2012 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 – Every Picture Tells a Story (onsite) Risk Assessment B2A3.4 Version 1.0 — 22/02/2012 Page 7 of 7