Children
on Campus Guidelines
Introduction
Flinders University is committed to preventing injury to
all persons on campus.
These guidelines refer specifically to the safety of children
on campus and for this purpose a 'child' or 'children' is
a person or persons under the age of 15 years.
The University recognises the need to give consideration
to staff and students with family responsibilities without
compromising the health and safety of staff, students, visitors
and children.
The University recognises that staff and students may occasionally
need to bring their children on campus.
Children on campus must at all times be under the supervision
of a responsible adult.
Children must not enter high risk areas. In these guidelines
a 'high risk' area is an area where the level of risk of injury
is greater than normally encountered in domestic, public,
office or similar situations - for example, laboratories,
workshops and other work areas which store hazardous substances
and/or equipment such as guillotines and presses.
With regard to formally organised visits of school children,
it is the responsibility of their school teachers to ensure
that adequate supervision is provided.
Guidelines
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Parents / guardians have the responsibility for the safety
of their children on campus.
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Parents / guardians are to ensure that children do not
have access to high risk (prohibited) areas.
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Parents / guardians must ensure that children do not
disrupt academic or student activities.
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If supervisors, heads of departments or heads of administrative
sections are concerned about particular circumstances
they should seek advice from the Occupational Health and
Safety Unit who will assist with identification of hazards
and suggestions regarding appropriate controls.
Last reviewed: September 2006
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