Field of Mars EEC visitor information
NSW Department of Education is committed to the Work, Health & Safety of employees, students, contractors, volunteers and visitors.
Site requirements
- All visitors must sign in using the visitor registration form.
- All visitors must comply with the centre's safety requirements.
- All hazards and incidents must be reported to Field of Mars staff.
- Injuries will be recorded in the record of first aid treatment.
Phone
Field of Mars EEC 9816 1298
Incident and support hotline 1800 811 523
Emergency services 000
Ryde police 9808 7401
Safety information
Emergency procedures
- Teachers and students should cease activities immediately.
- Leave all belongings behind.
- Gather in the closest safe area. Refer to emergency assembly points map for the appropriate location.
- Visiting teachers mark student rolls. Field of Mars staff to check staff and visitor registration form.
- Note any discrepancies from rolls - report to principal.
- Field of Mars staff to notify appropriate authority.
- Await arrival of emergency services or take other appropriate action.
Lockdown procedures
- The Principal will be responsible for ordering lock-down procedures when a major threat is imminent.
- Visiting teachers will be informed of the threat and the application of these procedures.
- The principal or delegate will contact the Police and Emergency Services.
- Gather in classrooms or safe area. Pull down blinds. Lock doors.
- Visiting teachers mark student rolls.
- Field of Mars staff to check staff and visitor registration form.
- Note any discrepancies from rolls - report to principal.
- Wait for response from Police or Emergency Services.
Bushfire procedures
- Monitor Hazards near me app or http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
- Check weather forecast and rating on morning of excursion.
- Potential risk contact NPWS Chatswood 8448 0400 and Emergency Services 000.
- Alert staff and schools regarding fire danger risk.
- Cancel activity and gather in the closest safe area.
- Visiting teachers mark student rolls, Field of Mars staff to check staff and visitor registration form.
- Note any discrepancies from rolls - report to Principal.
- Field of Mars staff to notify appropriate authority.
- Await arrival of emergency services or evacuate to other site.
Location information
Including maps, risk assessments and emergency access points.
Program information
Including program details, timetables and locations.
