Museum in a box - Risk Assessment - The Australian Museum

Information to assist teachers in risk management planning for Museum in a Box

This information is provided to help you get the most out of your Museum in a Box. There are 26 different topics to choose from, however the following information is not applicable to all boxes.

Boxes are to be supervised by teachers and staff at all times.

Museum in a Box	Potential Risks	Control Strategies
Maximum weight of boxes is 30kg	manual handling issues	always use 2 adults to move or lift the box or use trolley
Lid closure	closing fingers and hands in lid	always close the lid and latch after use adult supervision of boxes at all times
Electrical cables	tripping sparks and electrocution	do not run cables across floor electrical tagging and testing is regualy undertaken by the Australian Museum
Specimens	some specimens have spines or claws some specimens may become sharp if broken or damaged	always touch and handle specimens with care report any broken or damaged items on the feedback form provided and remove item from use
Choking hazards	small items may pose a potential choking hazard	where possible small items are avoided when creating new boxes supervise students and children when using the boxes
Activities	some activities include field work	School safety procedure must be followed and students must be supervised at all times.