Monkey Mania  & Venue Risk assessment

Activity

Hazard identified

Risk assessment

(use matrix)

Elimination/control measures

Who

When

Playground Play

Slips, Trips & Falls

LOW

Unlikely - Minor

• Visible Signage (wet floor signs)
• Padded internal playground floor
• Active Supervision by accompanying staff
• Socks are required in all play areas
• Running is not permitted
• Children must play in the correct play area. Under 5’s are off limits

Children to be monitored by accompanying Supervising Staff

Throughout the venue

Playground Play + Jumping Castle

Overcrowding

MODERATE

Almost Certain - Insignificant

• Accompanying Supervising Staff to supervise the play equipment and usher children congregating to continue moving through the area

Children to be monitored by accompanying Supervising Staff

While in the playground

Playground Play - Slides

Skin Burns

Bumping into other children

MODERATE

Possible - Insignificant

• Socks to be worn at all times
• One person at a time per slide

First Aid available on site

Staff to actively supervise children are sliding safely

On Slippery Slides

Entry/Exit Gates

Emergency Exits

• Children may use this as a means to escape

HIGH

Possible - Major

• Active Supervision

Accompnaying Supervising Staff should be aware of these escape routes and actively supervise children

Children should be briefed on staying away from these areas and what to do in the event of an emergency

Throughout the venue

Food & Drinks

• Allergic Reaction

LOW

Rare - Varied

• Our venue does not allow outside or drinks in the venue. Children with allergies to be identified by accompanying supervising staff

Children to be monitored by accompanying Supervising Staff

Throughout the venue

Fire

LOW

Unlikely

• Children to be briefed on the venues emergency plan

Accompanying Supervising Staff

Venue Staff

Throughout the venue

Injury

LOW

Possible - Minor

• All injuries or incidents must be accessed by venue staff approved with a valid First Aid Certificate

First Aid Trained Venue Staff

Throughout the venue

Ten Pin Bowling

• Dropping ball
• Slips, trips, falls
• Injury to wrist or hand
• Body part caught in the machine that retrieves the balls

LOW

Possible - Minor

• Participants are to wear enclosed footwear for the duration of the activity  
• Ensure laces are firmly tied to reduce tripping hazard
• Participants are only to hold bowling ball when it is their turn to bowl
• Follow directions of bowling staff at all times
• Participants to remove all loose jewellery, apparel or ornaments which may get stuck in machinery or cause injury to themselves and others

Accompanying Supervising Staff

Venue Staff

All students should be briefed by accompanying staff on “how to bowl”

Displayed rules on the touch pad are required to be read by accompanying staff to all students

While on the bowling lanes

Turbo Climb

Climbing Arena

• Cuts and small abrasions
• Trips

LOW

Unlikely - Minor

• Climbers must use hands and feet as instructed to guide themselves when declining
• Climbers are not permitted to run and are to be aware of their travel path

Accompanying Supervising Staff

Venue Staff

When in the venue/arena

Climbing Arena

Fall from height

HIGH

Rare - Catastrophic

• Climbers must follow instructions of venue staff
• climbers must attend the required safety briefing
• climbers must not adjust harness through out the climb
• Climbers must be aware of wall closures
• climbers must not climb a wall without correctly attaching to the climbing wall
• Supervising staff are not permitted to climb a wall

When in the venue/arena

Laser Tag Game Play

Running in dark arena leading to slips, trips & falls

MODERATE
Possible – Minor

Strict no running policy
Pre-game safety briefing
Clearly defined walkways
Glow lighting & illuminated exit signage
Enclosed footwear required
Active supervision by venue staff

Accompanying Supervising Staff
Venue Staff

During gameplay

Laser Tag Game Play

Collision with walls, obstacles or other players

MODERATE
Possible – Minor

Pre-game safety briefing
No physical contact rule
Arena designed with padded obstacles
Clear gameplay rules explained prior to entry
Players instructed to keep both hands on equipment

Venue Staff
Accompanying Supervising Staff

During gameplay

Laser Tag Game Play

Misuse of laser tag phasers or headbands

LOW
Unlikely – Minor

Equipment safety instructions provided
No throwing or swinging equipment
Staff monitor equipment use at all times
Damaged equipment removed immediately

Venue Staff

During sessions

Laser Tag Arena

Panic or anxiety due to dark / enclosed environment

LOW
Possible – Minor

Safety briefing includes explanation of lighting and sound effects
Emergency exit lighting visible at all times
Players may exit arena at any time
Staff positioned at arena entry

Venue Staff
Accompanying Supervising Staff

During sessions

Laser Tag Arena

Emergency evacuation

HIGH
Rare – Major

Emergency exits clearly illuminated
Staff trained in evacuation procedures
Pre-game briefing includes emergency instructions
Regular emergency drills conducted
Accompanying supervising staff responsible for headcount

Venue Staff
Accompanying Supervising Staff

Throughout venue

Laser Tag Game Play

Overexertion/dehydration

LOW
Possible – Minor

Sessions limited to allocated time
Drinking water available outside arena
Participants advised to notify staff if feeling unwell
First Aid available on site

Venue Staff

During sessions

Injury

Minor injury during gameplay

LOW
Possible – Minor

First Aid trained staff on site
Incident report to be completed
Parent/guardian notified immediately

First Aid Trained Venue Staff

Throughout venue

Plan prepared by:

Name(s): Amy Williams

Date Plan Prepared: 20/11/2023

Prepared in consultation with:

Name(s): Trevor Sidley

Communicated to:

Name(s):  Shareable File

Venue and safety information reviewed and attached

Yes /  No

Comment if needed:

Reminder: Monitor the effectiveness of controls and change if necessary. Review the risk assessment if an incident or significant change occurs.

Risk Matrix

Consequence

Likelihood