Working in isolation
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Potential slip, trip, fall injury when no one may be able to assist.
Negative effect of pre-existing medical conditions of students
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Provide initial safety information prior to activity
Be accompanied by an adult or advise them of your whereabouts
Be familiar with surroundings
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Working in sun and heat
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Heat exhaustion
Dehydration
Sunburn
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Be accompanied by an adult or advise them of your whereabouts
Limit amount of time to conduct identification activity
Wear sun protection
Carry water and mobile phone
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Working in bad weather
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Get caught in rain and/or thunderstorm
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Be accompanied by an adult or advise them of your whereabouts
Be familiar with forecasted weather
Be familiar with potential shelters
Postpone activities if weather is too severe
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Potential car accident
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Potential car accident injuries
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Be accompanied by an adult or advise them of your whereabouts
Carefully access the area and follow road rules
Stop, look and listen for traffic
Select alternative route
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Potential snake, spider or insect bites
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Could be bitten by snakes, spiders or other insects
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Be accompanied by an adult or advise them of your whereabouts
Be aware of exposure and presence of bite hazards
Inspect area before performing activity
Look before putting hands into vegetation
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Current COVID-19 situation
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Be exposed to or contract virus
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Students will comply with recommendations by the Queensland Government
Students will practice social distancing
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Online cyber safety
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Cyber stalking risks with students entering information about plants in
their area
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Identity of students will be anonymous and non-identifiable
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