Geology of Southeast Australia - 625-201

INFORMATION SHEET

Bus Departs:
Monday 16th February 2009 at 8.30 a.m. from the front of the Earth Sciences Building.

Bring:
Personal Items

You should be self-sufficient while in the field, including such items as:
Water bottle
Torch
Rucksack for use during the day in the field
Personal medication/first aid kit
Suitable weatherproof and windproof clothing, hat and sunscreen/insect repellant
Field boots (important)
Pocket knife
Pillow & Sleeping bag (or other) -
Toiletry articles etc.
Note: bed and mattress and eating utensils, plates, etc. are provided.

Field Equipment:

• clipboard with A4 paper
• Field note-book (pref. hard cover, not spiral bound)
• **Hand lens (x 10)
• **Stereoscope (pocket)
• **Compass/clinometer
• Drawing equipment (pencils, sharpener, rubber, ruler, protractor, drawing pens, coloured pencils etc.)
• **Geological hammer and safety glasses

**these items are optional, purchase if you are doing other 2nd year Geology units.

ACCOMMODATION :

Accommodation and meals have been arranged as follows:

Monday 16th- Wednesday 18th February @ Torquay Holiday Resort 55 Surfcoast Hwy, Ph. (03) 5261 2493

Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st February @ Otway Tourist Park, Gellibrand, Ph. (03) 5235 8357

Return:

Saturday 21st February 2009 @ approximately 7.00p.m.

BEHAVIOUR ON THE EXCURSION
On this trip you will examine a number of coastal exposures and quarry expsosures in southeast Australia. In particular as a representative from the University of Melbourne you should note:

1. Only use the paths recommended by Staff and no unauthorised climbing of cliffs or rock outcrops will be allowed.
2. Keep a watchful eye on the surf and wave patterns when there is a swell.
3. Do not climb fences and leave gates as you find them.
4. Firearms and dangerous knives are banned at all times. Do not bring any.
5. Take all your rubbish back to the accommodation for disposal.
6. Do not hammer at key geological sites, particularly those pointed out by staff as exhibiting special geological features.
7. No alcohol to be consumed in University or hired vehicles.

SAFETY IN THE FIELD
Fieldwork frequently puts geologists in hazardous situations. Therefore use your common sense in the field:

• If someone is injured or is ill in the field, make sure a staff member is informed. There will be first aiders on staff to assist. An incident report form should also be filled out upon returning from the trip if there has been an injury.
• If there is any situation on the excursion in which you feel unsafe or unconfident, do not proceed. Inform a staff member of your situation.
• While alcohol is not prohibited on the field trip, students are required to behave responsibly at all times. Excessive consumption of alcohol, belligerent, aggressive or otherwise antisocial behavior will not be tolerated. Furthermore, any unsafe behavior which, in anyway, endangers yourself or others will not be tolerated. Any such behavior will result in the students involved being banned from fieldwork and from undertaking the subject. Students involved in such behavior may also have to address the University of Melbourne's academic misconduct process (as per university regulations).
• Make sure you have a regular tetanus booster in case you cut yourself on rusty wire or metal. You may not always be close to a vehicle and/or medical help.
• Carry a small first aid kit and be familiar with the current first aid treatment of injuries such as sprains, cuts, snake bites, heat distress and exposure.
• Wear adequate, easily visible clothing for the conditions in which you are working. Wear field boots which are suitable for rocky ground.
• Carry a water bottle and be prepared for strong sun. Use plenty of sun-screen, have a hat and sun-glasses.
• Do not attempt to climb rock faces unless you are trained, have company and are suitably equipped. (So at this camp do NOT climb rock faces!).
• Do not enter cave systems or old mine workings, except by arrangement, and never alone.
• Do not climb fences. This not only ruins the fences, but is dangerous. Walk to a gate if possible.
• Always stay as a group. Do not carry out fieldwork by yourself. Do not split into subgroups.
• Do not drop rocks or any other object over cliffs
• Do not stand near the edge of significantly vertical drops as the edge may give way.
• When approaching a rock face, always look up to check if there are loose rock.
• Do not go swimming unless you have permission and supervision of a staff member.