Project Identified risk & description Management strategies to reduce risk
Carol singing 1.Evacuation due to an emergency e.g. fire Follow the evacuation procedures and all instructions given by the organisation
2. Injury to children (this is a family-friendly event) Supervise children at all times
Christmas Tree Festival 1. Physical injury due to lifting and carrying of
Christmas trees		 Volunteers are shown how to correctly and safely lift and carry Christmas trees. Follow OC Connection’s manual handling policies.
Volunteers are not made to lift trees if unable to and can leave the task to the person purchasing the tree.
2. Injury due to scratching from tree or cutting of tree Wear gloves, closed shoes and suitable clothing.
Volunteers not to cut trees (left to staff). First aid kit available in Christmas Shop.
3. Evacuation due to an emergency e.g. fire Follow the evacuation procedures and all instructions given by the organisation
4. Slipping due to wet floor Trees to be watered with watering can, keep water to tree bases.
Place signs around areas.
5. Truck coming onto premises Volunteers to be educated to keep clear of car park and drive way.
Barriers to be placed around truck when trees to be delivered.
6. Sun exposure and dehydration Volunteers asked to bring own water bottles. Water cooler on-site.
Sunscreen on-site.
7. Trips, falls Walkways kept clear, ground to be razed prior to set up. Volunteers to be given recommended clothing list (with appropriate footwear).
Community lunch (Cooking) 1. Physical injury due to carrying, lifting, pushing, and
other manual handling manoeuvres		 Keep the load close to body, have a good grip on the load, adopt a good posture, clear away obstacles, make use of manual handling equipment if available (e.g. trolley).
2. Physical injury due to use of kitchen utensils and
equipment		 Take proper care when using utensils and equipment and if unsure ask the kitchen co-ordinator. Wear protective clothing where necessary (e.g. oven gloves, apron).
Community lunch – Hosting & Engagement 1. Aggressive, unruly or other inappropriate behaviour Inform the project leader. Stay calm and in a safe space/distance from the person displaying aggressive, unruly or inappropriate behavior.
Community lunch (Pack up) 1. Physical injury due to lifting and carrying of tables Use safe lifting technique
Community lunch (Setup) 1. Physical injury due to lifting and carrying of tables Use safe lifting technique
Gardening 1. Calluses and splinter risks from holding gardening tools for extended periods of time Wear gloves and take breaks when necessary
2. Scratches and other injuries from misuse of equipment Wear closed shoes and suitable clothing
3. Breathing and eye exposure to dirt as it is loosened from the ground Wear goggles and face masks
Kids Church Year End Celebration – Face Painting 1. Eye injury if paint is splashed into the eye Ensure paint tubes, palettes and containers are placed on a level and stable surface. Ensure the face painting area is not surrounded by other physical activities
2. Aggressive behaviour from children Stay calm. Inform the child’s parent and/or project leader
Kids Church Year End Celebration –
Kitchen Hand		 1. Physical injury due to carrying, lifting, pushing, and
other manual handling manoeuvres		 Keep the load close to body, have a good grip on the load, adopt a good posture, clear away obstacles, make use of manual handling equipment if available (e.g. trolley).
2. Physical injury due to use of kitchen utensils and
equipment		 Take proper care when using utensils and equipment and if unsure ask the kitchen co-ordinator. Wear protective clothing where necessary (e.g. oven gloves, apron).
Kids Church Year End Celebration –
Security		 1. Aggressive, unruly, inappropriate or other suspicious behaviour Stay calm, don’t argue, listen and understand, find a solution, remove the person (if necessary). Inform project leader and other security personnel.
Kids Church Year End Celebration –
Set Up		 1. Physical injury due to lifting and carrying of tables Use safe lifting technique
Launch Pad – Volunteer Breakfast 1. Physical injury due to carrying, lifting, pushing, and
other manual handling manoeuvres		 Keep the load close to body, have a good grip on the load, adopt a good posture, clear away obstacles, make use of manual handling equipment if available (e.g. trolley).
2. Physical injury due to use of kitchen utensils and
equipment		 Take proper care when using utensils and equipment and if unsure ask the project leader. Wear protective clothing where necessary (e.g. oven gloves, apron).
Letterbox drop 1. Blisters on feet from walking for a long period of time Wear appropriate walking shoes
2. Sun exposure and dehydration Wear a hat, sunscreen and bring a water bottle
Messy Play Day 1. Evacuation due to an emergency e.g. fire

Follow the evacuation procedures and all instructions given by the organisation
2. Slips/trips and falls

Ensure that the activities are set up in clear areas and water activities are set up in areas to reduce slips, trips and falls. Volunteers to monitor potential areas for slips, trips and falls and clean up items as needed. Have first aid kit available
3. Injuries due to lifting / carrying heavy items Volunteers will be instructed to use correct lifting techniques when moving / filling containers and trays with water / other materials. Volunteers to ask for assistance if required. Ensure at least two people carry large black trays if needed to be moved. 
4. Sun – hot sun causing sunburn, sunstroke and dehydration

Volunteers to wear hats/ suncream. Set up activities in shade where possible, including the use of gazebos. In the event of extreme high temperature the event will be cancelled (over 35 degrees). Water provided for volunteers to drink throughout the sessions.
Mulching 1. Calluses and splinter risks from holding gardening tools and wheelbarrows for extended periods of time Wear gloves and take breaks when necessary
2. Scratches and other injuries from misuse of equipment Wear closed shoes and suitable clothing
3. Breathing and eye exposure to mulch as it is loosened from the ground Wear goggles and face masks
Outdoor Cleaning 1. Scratches and other injuries from misuse of equipment Wear gloves and follow instructions from organisation’s staff
2. Injury due to dust particles entering the eyes and/or dust allergies Wear goggles and face masks
Painting 1. Skin problems due to contact with paint Wear gloves, suitable clothing and closed toe shoes
2. Eye injury if paint is splashed into the eye Wear eye protection such as sunglasses, goggles
3. Physical injury due to lifting paint cans Use safe lifting technique
4. Exposure to paint fumes Wear face mask
Police, Fire Brigade, Monash
Emergency Appreciation		 1. Injury to child due to misuse of pencils, textas, etc. Age appropriate supervision of the child
Sail Cleaning 1. Injury from reaction forces from pressure hose, injury from flying debris Follow operating instructions from organisation’s staff. Wear gloves, eye protection, suitable clothing and closed toe shoes.
Sandpits 1. Scratches and other injuries from misuse of equipment Wear gloves
2. Injury due to sand entering the eyes and/or dust allergies Wear goggles and face masks
Shortbread gifts (Baking) 1. Physical injury due to use of kitchen utensils and equipment Take proper care when using utensils and equipment and wear protective clothing where necessary (e.g. oven gloves, apron).
2. Allergic reaction to ingredients Read the list of ingredients to determine whether any pose a risk
of an allergic reaction. Do not proceed with this project if there is a
risk of an allergic reaction.
Shortbread gifts (Packing) 1. Allergic reaction to ingredients Read the list of ingredients to determine whether any pose a risk of an allergic reaction. Do not proceed with this project if there is a risk of an allergic reaction.
Softfall 1. Injury due to handling of softfall Wear gloves, mask, closed toe shoes and suitable clothing
Training young people in values education 1. Evacuation due to an emergency e.g. fire Follow the evacuation procedures and all instructions given by the organisation
Window Cleaning 1. Handling soap and water Wear gloves
2. Slippery surfaces Wear closed shoes with suitable grip on the soles and suitable clothing
Women’s care bags 1. Physical injury due to carrying, lifting, pushing, and other manual handling manoeuvres Keep the load close to body, have a good grip on the load, adopt a good posture, clear away obstacles, make use of manual handling equipment if available (e.g. trolley).
Wood staining 1. Skin problems due to contact with stain Wear gloves, suitable clothing and closed toe shoes
2. Eye injury if stain is splashed into the eye Wear eye protection such as sunglasses, goggles
3. Inhalation of stain fumes Wear face mask