PLANNING OFF CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

individual and group responsibilities, e.g. behaviour, litter and fish cleaning, health and
hygiene
potential hazards in the area being fished.
Risks must be identified and strategies developed to minimise them, including updating weather
forecasts.
No swimming should be allowed unless specifically planned. (See section 4.9) Planning should
include:
delineation of roles and responsibilities of the adults
an emergency evacuation plan including communication procedures
ways to minimise the groups impact on the environment.
Leaders must ensure anglers have adequate sun protection. A First Aid kit must be available along
with emergency equipment such as:
throwing line
flotation device
spare clothing.
It is recommended that safety glasses be used – it is mandatory for fly fishing. It is also
recommended that barbless hooks be used for all fishing.
Lifejackets meeting Australian Standard Specification for Level 100 or 50 (AS4758) (previously PFD
type 1 or 2) must be worn by anglers fishing in rivers beside deep or fast flowing water.
No person should use waders unless they are wearing a flotation device capable of supporting the
person. People who use waders should have undergone a self-rescue training program. If waders
are worn they should be firmly belted around the waist. Waders should not be used in a boat.
Approval
No specific requirements beyond the Planning Requirements For All Off Campus Activities described
at the beginning of these procedures, and those determined by the school’s or college’s risk
management plan for the off campus activity.
Supervision
No specific requirements beyond the Planning Requirements For All Off Campus Activities described
at the beginning of these procedures, and those determined by the school’s or college’s risk
management plan for the off campus activity.
Names and a head count of all participants must be checked and recorded at the beginning and at
the end of the excursion. Regular head counts should also be carried out during the excursion.
Equipment
Leaders must ensure anglers have clothing, footwear and equipment appropriate to the activity as
well as adequate food and water.
Appropriate emergency communication equipment (satellite phone, mobile phone, EPIRB etc.) should
be available in remote locations.
Please refer to the online copy of this document (TASED-4-1765), located on the Tasmanian Department
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