FOC Student
Leaders Talk On
Risk Management
Jan 2013
FOC Camp
• Engaging the freshmen to NTU
• Fun, laughter and excitement
• Various methods, activities and locations
Risks exist
The Safety for everyone is Paramount !
Event Organiser
Responsibilities
Meeting Objectives
Accident Cost
To the Person To the Family To the Organizer –
To the University.
Accidents Can Be Avoided
Dislocated
shoulder
Knee injury
(fell from table)
Dehydration
Some of our past incidents
“He jumped onto a canvas sheet and dislocated his left shoulder” (2 cases)
=> Outpatient (NUH)
Unapproved activity – Blindfolded and asked to slide down slippery slope .
Crashed against mattress.
=> Sprained ankle. Rendered first aid and sent to polyclinic (X-ray taken)
Mr AAA had mildly dislocated his arm during the pool games but did not
report it and carried on with the games before suffering a more severe
dislocation shortly after.
=> Outpatient treatment
Some of our past incidents
During game where participants were supposed to hop and bite off mini
doughnuts hung on pull-up bar, participant overestimated height of bar,
jumped too high and hit against bar.
=> Cut on eyelid. Outpatient (Sent to SGH for check and was recommended
for stitches.)
A group leader of an orientation camp sustain burns to her arm and thigh
areas during field cooking.
The incident occurs when a freshmen of her group attempted to open a gas
canister next to a open flame. The leakage of gas resulted in a quick fire that
was unfortunately directed at the injured.
=> Outpatient treatment
Some of our past incidents
During field games, one of her toes was stung by a hornet.
=> Patient was treated immediately and diagnosed fine.
Accident contact with grass. Rashes on both hands and legs.
=> Outpatient
While playing pool games he felt something amiss on his left shoulder, but
he dismissed it, thinking that it was probably some strain/sore from the
game. It was only during the next game, when he got into the pool then he
realise he has dislocated his shoulder (first time dislocate)
=> Sent to NUH, SAO and parents informed immediately. Outpatient.
Some of our past incidents
Tripped and fell during Treasure Hunt activity. Collar bone fractured and was
sent to SGH.
=> Need to undergo surgery?
Freshmen used hand to block a water bomb and injured his finger.
=> Finger fractured and undergo minor surgery. Need to be assisted during
lab and test lessons.
Started nose-bleeding after the day’s activities were over.
=> Doctor suspected could be due to heat. Advised to drink more water.
Outpatient.
When Thing Goes Wrong ...
‘He also alleges the medical
response was inadequate
and the school failed to
properly assess whether the
firm was capable of
supervising the trek …’
‘It is understood the trip down
the muddy terrain took more
than two hours.’
Duty of Care
• Event organiser owes the duty of care to the participants
• Need to show reasonable care
NTU
Duty of
Care
Participants
(Parents)
Yourself
(Organising
Committee)
Understanding Risk
Activity
People
Equipment
Environment
(weather, place)
Understanding Risk
People
Activity
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Hazards involved
Duration
Location
Method
Day / Night
• People vs Tasks
• Physical limitations (size,
strength, rest, allergy, etc)
• Mental preparedness
(phobia)
• Participants’ acceptance
Equipment
Environment
• Weather (heat stress,
lightning)
• Indoor / Outdoor
• Outdoor (terrain,
stings/bites)
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Special training needed
Relevant codes may apply
Ease of use
Functional checks
PPE
The Take-5 Concept
三 思 为 妙
1
Stop and Look
2
Think through the Task
3
Identify Hazards
4
Control + Communicate
5
Do the Task Safely
Think Thrice BEFORE You Act
Take-5
Considering the activity and the steps
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Where will the activity be held?
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What can happen? Hazards?
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Who can get hurt?
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How bad can the injury be?
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What can be the potential causes?
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What can I do to reduce the risk?
High
Risk
Medium
Risk
Low
Risk
The 3x3 Risk Matrix
Likelihood of Occurrence
Severity
of Risk
Frequent 3
Occasional 2
Seldom 1
Critical
3
High (No) 9
High (No) 6
Moderate 3
Marginal
2
High (Maybe)
6
Moderate 4
Low 2
Negligible
1
Moderate 3
Low 2
Low 1
Detailed guide on using the 3x3 Risk Assessment is available on SAO website
Planning & Considerations
• Site survey before event
• Conduct dry run for the games
• Manpower (controllers, traffic marshals, safety officer)
• Logistics (drinking water, PPE)
• Impact analysis (to participants and others)
• Establish rules
Emergency Planning
• Emergency contact list and numbers
• Nearest hospital, medical centre (time to reach?)
• Mode of Transportation (offshore, terrain, etc)
• First Aiders
• First aid boxes, stretcher, AED
Communicating the Control Measures
• Communicate the control measures
to your participants and event
controllers
• Check provisions are in place
• Assess participants’ condition
• Monitor and enforce during event
Post Event Evaluation
• Any unanticipated event and the impact caused
• Feedback from participants
• Better and safer planning for next event
• Share experiences
Have a Great, Fun and
SAFE FOC Camp!