Risk Assessment

How the Powerhouse Museum conforms to the DET Risk Assessment Guideliness

We make every effort to provide a safe and comfortable environment for students and teachers to learn in. We strongly encourage teachers-in-charge to make us aware in advance of any issues that could impact upon student welfare while at the Museum. It is expected that visiting teachers will keep students under direct supervision at all times, within the following student-to-supervisor ratios:


  • 1:1 for special needs
  • 1:2 for under 5 years
  • 1:5 for years K-2
  • 1:10 for years 3-6
  • 1:20 for years 7-12

Further details
please download the
pfd Risk Assessment Table
or phone (02) 9217 0222.
email edserv@phm.gov.au

Museum staff engaged in child-related employment are screened to cover the requirements of the Child Protection Policy. The Department of Education and Training has registered the Museum as a child-related employer for the purpose of employment screening.

Occupational health and safety

Fire exits and evacuation: The Museum has clearly marked fire exits, complies with all Fire Control regulations and has emergency evacuation procedures in place.
First aid: First aid facilities are available in various locations within the Museum and museum staff with formal first aid training are available to provide first aid assistance.
Public liability insurance: The Museum has the appropriate Public liability Insurance in place to cover injury and damage.