Western Treatment Plant (WTP)

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1 Western Treatment Plant (WTP) Venue and Safety Information Please complete the following important actions in preparation for your tour: Read and pass on the below information to all WTP tour partici Ensure all visitors wear long pants and flat enclosed shoes on the day. Return a signed copy of the attached form upon arrival for your tour. Site clothing and first aid requirements All students, teachers and other visitors to the Western Treatment Plant must wear the following essential clothing while on site: Long pants / trousers. Flat, enclosed footwear. Sandals or thongs are not permitted on-site. Shoes with heels are not recommended. Long sleeves are advisable. Failure to comply with the above clothing requirements can result in exclusion of participants from exiting the bus on tour. Visitors should also bring: Clothing appropriate to protect against weather including sunscreen, hat and coat or jacket (as required). First Aid Kit. Accessibility Emergencies Public liability cover Tours of the Western Treatment Plant are suitable for those with a walking disability (i.e. requiring a wheelchair, walking frame or similar aid). Education Officers will evacuate the group in an emergency. In an emergency, visitors should adhere to the instructions given by designated fire wardens (identified by yellow hard hats and high visibility vests). has the appropriate public liability cover. Contact details Western Treatment Plant Organisation: Mailing address: Street address: Phone numbers: Web address: Street address: PO Box 4342, Melbourne, VIC 3001 Discovery Centre, New Farm Road, Werribee Education team: or and ask to be connected to the Tours Program s/water-education.aspx Discovery Centre, New Farm Road, Werribee (Melways 205 E12)

2 Western Treatment Plant - Venue and Safety Information (School groups) Activity Arrival and Departure Licensed and competent driver. Passengers must wear seat belts if available. All bags must be on laps or underneath seats. Buses must park in the appropriate parking area. Teachers must supervise students at all times. Safety briefing by to inform visitors of site emergency plan. Consult with bus drivers on arrival outlining the safety evacuation plan. by trips, slips and falls or bites and stings No running. Missing visitors A teacher representing the school, must report to the Discovery Centre and check in. Headcount on arrival and departure by accompanying teachers. Visitor Book, with details of group numbers, time of arrival and departure, is to be signed on arrival by the school representative. Bus Tour: 1 and 2 hours Safety briefing by at the start of the session. Consult with bus drivers on arrival outlining the safety evacuation plan. bites and falls for microbial Site safety briefing prior to tour. infection All visitors should: Ensure any open wounds are covered. Follow the instructions of at all times. Not eat or drink during the tour. Wash hands with soap and water at the end of the tour. WTP Venue and Safety information for school groups Page 2 March 2015

3 Activity Group will stay on bus during inclement weather. Tour may be cancelled in the case of extreme weather conditions. Brief the bus driver about the tour route Caution bus driver about road conditions on site. Bus driver must obey traffic laws. Site speed limits Supervise visitors near roads. Licensed and competent bus driver. Passengers must wear seat belts if available. All bags must be on laps or underneath seats. Group will stay on bus during inclement weather. bus breakdowns Adherence to instructions from. In the event that people need to exit the bus, make sure it is safe before proceeding. Bushfires People will not be put in high risk environments during Severe, Extreme or Code Red fire danger days. All tours will be cancelled in the event of a total fire ban day and Extreme or Code Red forecasts. Tours to the wetlands will be cancelled in the event of a Severe forecast. Emergency evacuation plans will be implemented. Chlorine Leak An alarm will sound in the event of a chlorine leak. All Interpretation Officers have been site inducted and are aware of chlorine leak procedures/ emergency plan. Direct bus and preferably upwind of the disinfection plant away (map of evacuation points contained in backpack). Discovery Centre Guided Session, bites and falls Safety briefing by at the start of the session. Adherence to instructions from. Stormwater Story, Wetland No running. WTP Venue and Safety information for school groups Page 3 March 2015

4 Activity Food Chain Game, What Goes Where? Supervise /control students/visitors near roads. Living in a Catchment by heavy Safety briefing by at the start objects (puzzle pieces) Puzzle pieces are to be kept in their containers, unless in use. Water Smart Cities by heavy objects Safety briefing by at the start Safety briefing by at the start bites, slipping and falls Supervise /control students/visitors. by sharp Safety briefing by at the start objects Supervise /control students/visitors. Lunch and Break Facilities by climbing, touching electrical equipment, sharp objects, trips and falls Brief teachers and accompanying adults to any potential hazards and risks. Adherence to verbal and written instructions, as given by. Supervise students near roads Safety briefing by to inform visitors of site emergency plan. WTP Venue and Safety information for school groups Page 4 March 2015

5 This form needs to be signed by each supervising teacher/group leader prior to activities commencing at the Western Treatment Plant. I will be supervising the group from (school/organisation) during the tour of the Western Treatment Plant on / /. I acknowledge that I have read, understood and agree to the above conditions of entry. I will be held responsible for the actions and safety of the associated parties WTP Venue and Safety information for school groups Page 5 March 2015