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Examples of potential risk mitigation strategies

Travelling and working overseas can sometimes present a number of hazards that you might not face when working on campus. The aim of the hazards and risk mitigation table is to provide some examples of hazards you may need to think about before you travel. You also need to consider how you will mitigate (control) those risks and record this in a risk assessment.

The table has been provided to help you identify some of the hazards and possible risk mitigation strategies. It is not exhaustive and each traveller will need to consider her/his individual situation. Where travel involves field work, the field trip risk process should also be completed.

Completing risk assessments

A risk assessment involves considering what could go wrong and the likelihood of it happening. A risk assessment should help you determine:

  • the hazards you may face;
  • the severity of the outcome if something did happen (e.g. First Aid vs Fatality);  
  • the likelihood that it will happen; and
  • the action you should take to mitigate (control) the risk.

The risk assessment form is where you should record the details of any hazards you may encounter while you travel and the associated work that you will be undertaking overseas. It is where against each hazard identified you work out the likelihood of something happening and the potential outcome i.e. what is the risk. Where you identify a hazard, you must record the risk mitigation/controls that you will put in place. Controls should be put in place to minimise the risk as much as is reasonably practicable.

For more information on completing risk assessments please contact the WHS Unit.

Hazards and risk mitigation

Hazards

Examples of possible risk mitigation/control

Health

 

Do you have a medical condition that may be an issue when travelling?

e.g. asthma if you are going to a polluted or humid environment or triggered by the Flu

 

  • Obtain clearance from a qualified medical practitioner on how to manage any health issues
  • Make sure you know the numbers for local hospitals/Doctors where you will be
  • Consider carrying a First Aid kit
  • Make sure you have had the required vaccinations

Will you need to carry any prescriptive medication?

  • Carry medication in original packaging and with the prescription
  • If you need to purchase more medication when overseas – have the scripts, use reputable brands only

Are you psychologically fit for the tasks you may be undertaking?

  • Have systems in place to manage fatigue or stress. Factor in sufficient rest days
  • Have someone you can talk to/resources you can access if you need to

Environment

 

Will you be exposed to weather extremes – extreme e.g. heat or cold

  • Make sure you have appropriate clothing and supplies (e.g. sun cream, water)
  • Make sure you check local weather forecasts if work is weather dependent

Eating/ Drinking

 

Will you have access to safe reliable drinking water/food?

  • Arrange to find/ purchase extra water/food in towns before you travel to more remote locations

Accommodation

 

Are you safe in your accommodation?

  • Use accommodation that you know is reputable
  • Familiarise yourself with emergency evacuation routes in your hotel
  • Only meet people in the lobby
  • Do not allow guests into your room

Travel

 

Are you undertaking significant travel by road, rail, bike or boat when overseas?

  • Make sure you understand local road rules if driving
  • Try to hire or use services that are reputable and reliable - ask your hotel or local contact if in doubt.
  • If you travel at night use an official taxi

Communication

 

Will you be able to contact help if you need to?

  •  Check whether you have mobile coverage/ landline access
  • Ensure you have the numbers for local hospitals, police, and consulate, insurance company & emergency hotline with you
  • Carry relevant University details to enable you to contact Supervisor and to “check in” if required

Work Environment

 

Will you or could you be exposed to hazardous plant/ equipment, biological, chemical, radioactive materials?

  • Make sure you receive induction and training before working in these areas don’t assume things work or have been maintained to the same level as in Australia.
  • Consider taking appropriate PPE, monitoring equipment with you
  • Check whether there are specific precautions required to prevent infectious disease e.g. Malaria medication

Security

 

What risk to your personal safety or property might you face?

 

Think of your safety when working e.g. conducting interviews or observing groups

  • Make arrangements with the hotel to keep luggage/ belongings/ documents secure. Use money belts.
  • Try not to travel or work alone (especially in remote areas), arrange to meet a contact of the host organisation or others travelling for the same purpose (e.g. other conference delegates/ research contacts).

Cultural

 

What aspects of the countries culture might place you at risk?

  • Wear culturally appropriate clothing (pack scarves, long sleeves etc.)
  • Avoid alcohol in certain areas
  • Understand places where you may or may not be able to access/ photograph/ interview or talk e.g. places of religious or political significance

Field Work

 

Have you risk-assessed any work involving field (or outdoor work), diving or boating?

  • See relevant Field Trip guidelines or Diving / Boating guidelines available on the WHS web site

Need more information?

Contact Work Health & Safety

08 8201 3024

whs@flinders.edu.au

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