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