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Health and safety

Ways to keep staff and volunteers safe
Example of risks, hazards and safety measures associated with environmental programs
An example of a site-specific risk assessment form
An example of a health and safety induction

Case study: A Bushcare group of primary school students

Organisations managing staff and volunteers have a duty of care to ensure:

  • Safe work method statements are prepared for different tasks
  • A risk assessment and management plan is developed and implemented for different tasks
  • All staff and volunteers are informed and trained about:
    (i) Potential risks and work hazards and
    (ii) Safe work practices and procedures
  • All staff and volunteers are provided with the right tools and safety equipment

With the rising costs of insurance, organisations can protect themselves and their volunteers by implementing good risk management processes.

Thought

What level of skill, training and supervision is necessary to protect your volunteers against unnecessary risk?

The Volunteer Coordinators Network (Natural Areas) Manual © 2004