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VENUE AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR SCHOOL AND VACATION CARE EXCURSIONS
Venue name /Museum of Sydney on the site of first Government House
Location /Cnr Bridge and Phillip Sts, Sydney, NSW 2000
Phone number / 02 9251 5988 /Fax number
/ 02 9251 5966Web address / www.sydneylivingmuseums.com.au
Insurance / Does the venue have public liability cover? Yes |XI
Activity/ program / Recommended age group/fitness level/prerequisite skills / Staff accreditation/ competence / Potential Risks /
Control Strategies
Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® bricks exhibition / Interactive exhibition: WARNING – CHOKING HAZARD – SMALL PARTS- Children under the age of 12 must be supervised at all times.
- LEGO® bricks are suitable for children 3 years and older.
- DUPLO® bricks are available for 0-3 year olds. / 1. Moderate to heavy traffic on both Bridge and Phillip streets may be encoutered when arriving at the museum.
2. Smooth floors, hard surfaces and many stairs. Running in the museum
3. Loose LEGO® and DUPLO® bricks and models on open display
4. Other incidents / Students/Groups must be closely supervised by teachers/carers and accompanying adults. Teachers/carers and accompanying adults to maintain control of the group when in proximity to the street.
Students/Groups are instructed to be careful and are kept under close supervision by teachers/carers and accompanying adults.
Students/Groups are instructed to use the tabletops for building activities, not to touch the LEGO models or climb on exhibition furniture.
Museum of Sydney staff do their best to ensure that all equipment is safe for the students/groups to use and that the site itself is safe for visitors.
Teachers/carers and accompanying adults must supervise students/groups at all times.
1. Emergency
Evacuation
Training
2. First Aid Training Many museum staff have first aid accreditation but Museum of Sydney cannot guarantee that a first aid trained staff member will be in attendance on the day of your visit. Museum staff will call 000 if a first aid situation requires this.
Please note that the information provided above was current as at 31 January 2014. It has been provided by the venue to assist teachers in their risk management planning for excursions. If further information is required please contact the venue. If this information changes, the venue will advise Programs Team of Sydney Living Museums and provide an update
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Equipment
List any equipment, including personal protective equipment to be provided for use during the activities/programsLoose LEGO® bricks suitable for children 3 years and older
Loose DUPLO® bricks suitable 0-3 years
Stools
Stools and secure tabletops for building activities
Is all equipment at the venue maintained in accordance with the OHS Regulation and appropriate standards? Yes |XI
Other Requirements
Where relevant list other requirements such as clothing, footwear and sunscreen that participants are required to bring. Indicate if any items are provided by the venue / N/ASupervision/ services
List services provided by venue staff including briefings, guided tours, supervision of activities etc / Group size restrictions apply. Please contact the SLM Box Office Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm on 1300 448 849 for details. Students/groups behaviour is the responsibility of the supervising teachers/carers and accompanying adults./ Museum of Sydney has first aid kits available for the use of visitors. Many museum staff have first aid accreditation but Museum of Sydney cannot guarantee that a first aid trained staff member will be in attendance on the day of your visit. Museum staff will call 000 if a first aid situation requires this.
Please note that the information provided above was current as at 31 January 2014. It has been provided by the venue to assist teachers in their risk management planning for excursions. If further information is required please contact the venue. If this information changes, the venue will advise the Programs Team of Sydney Living Museums and provide an update
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Access
/ Is access to and egress from the premises safe and without risk to health?Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Are disabled toilets available? / Yes |XI
Yes |XI
Yes |XI
Emergencies
/ Are emergency procedures in place in the venue?Are staff trained to deal with emergency situations? / Yes |XI
Yes |XI
Please note that the information provided above was current as at 31 January 2014. It has been provided by the venue to assist teachers in their risk management planning for excursions. If further information is required please contact the venue. If this information changes, the venue will advise the Programs Team of Sydney Living Museums and provide an update
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Construction/ Maintenance/ Repair
/ Are licensed personnel used for all construction, maintenance and repair work? / Yes |XIFirst aid
/ Are first aid kits available for each activity?Is there a trained first aid officer at the venue?
Is a first aid room available? / Yes |XI
Not at all times. |XI
No |XI
Child-related employment
/ Are employees of your organisation engaged in child-related employment as defined by the Child Protection Legislation Amendment Act 2014 and Child Protection (Working with Children) Amendment Regulation 2014? / Yes |XIHave all paid staff completed a Working With Children Check?
Have all unpaid staff completed a Working With Children Check? / No |XI
Yes |XI
Please note that the information provided above was current as at 31 January 2014. It has been provided by the venue to assist teachers in their risk management planning for excursions. If further information is required please contact the venue. If this information changes, the venue will advise the Programs Team of Sydney Living Museums and provide an update