Hazard Risk Control
Working in isolation
Potential slip, trip, fall injury when no one may be able to assist. Negative effect of pre-existing medical conditions of students Provide initial safety information prior to activity Be accompanied by an adult or advise them of your whereabouts Be familiar with surroundings
Working in sun and heat
Heat exhaustion Dehydration Sunburn Be accompanied by an adult or advise them of your whereabouts Limit amount of time to conduct identification activity Wear sun protection Carry water and mobile phone
Working in bad weather
Get caught in rain and/or thunderstorm
Be accompanied by an adult or advise them of your whereabouts Be familiar with forecasted weather Be familiar with potential shelters Postpone activities if weather is too severe
Potential car accident
Potential car accident injuries
Be accompanied by an adult or advise them of your whereabouts Carefully access the area and follow road rules Stop, look and listen for traffic Select alternative route
Potential snake, spider or insect bites
Could be bitten by snakes, spiders or other insects
Be accompanied by an adult or advise them of your whereabouts Be aware of exposure and presence of bite hazards Inspect area before performing activity Look before putting hands into vegetation
Current COVID-19 situation
Be exposed to or contract virus
Students will comply with recommendations by the Queensland Government Students will practice social distancing
Online cyber safety
Cyber stalking risks with students entering information about plants in their area
Identity of students will be anonymous and non-identifiable