TABLE 2.

Identified hazard and risks associated with this project and the control measures recommended to overcome them

Hazard	Risk	Control
Working in isolation	Potential slip, trip, fall injury when no one may be able to assist. Negative effect of pre‐existing medical conditions of students	Provide initial safety information prior to activity Be accompanied by an adult or advise them of your whereabouts Be familiar with surroundings
Working in sun and heat	Heat exhaustion Dehydration Sunburn	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
Working in bad weather	Get caught in rain and/or thunderstorm	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
Potential car accident	Potential car accident injuries	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
Potential snake, spider or insect bites	Could be bitten by snakes, spiders or other insects	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
Current COVID‐19 situation	Be exposed to or contract virus	Students will comply with recommendations by the Queensland Government Students will practice social distancing
Online cyber safety	Cyber stalking risks with students entering information about plants in their area	Identity of students will be anonymous and nonidentifiable