Scenario 12

Question 12 that follow. Read the scenario below about the sources of assessment criteria for assessing risks. Answer the questions Alex is the property manager of Family Fun World, an all-ages amusement park located in Australia. Her specific area of assignment is Cute Critter Cove, a section of the park with mini rides for small children. Her job requires her to assess the overall functionality and condition of rides and other facilities within her area. Today, she is assigned to conduct a risk assessment for summertime. As per Family Fun World's current health, safety and security management system, risks are evaluated based on likelihood and consequence. With that, the following risks are established for all rides within Family Fun World: Sunburn - Medium to high risk; can be controlled through first aid and water stations and sun protection available for purchase Emergencies - Low; can be controlled through sufficient attending staff at each ride with a ratio of 1 staff: 3 riders Injury on rides - Low; can be controlled through safety signage, orientation and debriefing of riders and through sufficient attending staff at each ride with a ratio of 1 staff: 3 riders However, the park's external WHS consultant has identified one additional criterion that is important to consider when attending to children. This is 'speed of onset,' which identifies one additional issue specific to children in the summer: lost children. This was identified to have a medium level of risk, and can be controlled by having staff identify guardians of children before releasing them from the ride. a. Identify the two sources Alex referred to in identifying the assessment criteria relevant to her place of assignment. b. In your own words, explain why it was beneficial for Alex to access multiple sources of risk criteria