Example RAs

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EXAMPLE RISK ASSESSMENTS

Prompt

Risk Rating Calculator

Combination Pliers

Cooker

Craft Kni fe

Glue Gun

Grater

Hacksaw

Needles and Pins

Portable Cooker

Sewing Machine

Shapersaw


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Primary Design and Technology Risk Assessment Form

School: Year group(s): Age group(s) to which this form refers

Hazard PeopleAf fected

Risk(Possible

Injury)

Initial Risk Rating(Likelihood

xConsequences)

Control Measures Final Risk Rating(Likelihood

xConsequences)

Sheet Ref. No.

tool

equipment

material

process

pupils

teaching staff

teachingassistants

adult helpers

electric shock

burns

scalds

cuts

pricking

piercing

pinching

eye injury

tripping

slipping

swallowing

lifting

entanglement

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likelihood =probability

(prior to control measures beingin place in your school situation)

consequences =severity(prior to control measures beingin place in your school situation)

risk rating=likelihood xconsequences

Strategies to eliminate or reducethe risk created by the hazard toa low level.

These will take the form of:

how the environment is setup

level of supervision

detail on the correct use ofthe tool, equipment,process or material

identification of saferalternatives to achieve the

same outcome

Use risk rating calculator

likelihood =probability

(when control measures are inplace in your school situation)

consequences =severity(when control measures are inplace in your school situation)

risk rating=likelihood xconsequences

Number given to riskassessment to bereferenced in

medium/short-termplanning.

Other relatedguidance or riskassessments

Page no. or riskassessmentreference no. forfurther informationrelated to the riskassessment on this

form.

Date of assessment: Carried out by: (signature)

Name and position of person carrying out assessment:

Date of review: (unless change of circumstances indicates earlier re-assessment)


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HEALTH AND SAFETY

PRIMARY D&T RISK ASSESSMENTS

Risk Rating Calculator

Likelihood Consequences

1. Very unlikely 1. Insignif icant

2. Unlikely 2. Minor

(minor injuries)

3. Fairly likely 3. Moderate

(up to 3 days absence)

4. Likely 4. Major

(over three days absence)

5. Very likely 5. Catastrophic

(death)


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School: Year group(s):


Risk(Possible

Injury)


xConsequences)


xConsequences)

Sheet Ref.No.

combinationpliers

pupils

teaching staff

teachingassistants

adult helpers

pinchingand/orcuts

e.g. 4 X 2 = 8medium

e.g. pupils must be made aware ofthe danger of pinching or cuttingthe hand when squeezing the pliers

e.g. pupils must be taught whichmaterials are suitable for holding,twisting, bending or cutting usingcombination pliers

e.g. pupils must be taught not to try

to cut hard or thick material withcombination pliers

e.g. combination pliers must not beused for stripping wire

e.g. 2 X 2 = 4low

Other related

guidance orrisk

assessments





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Risk(Possible

Injury)

Initial RiskRating

(Likelihoodx

Consequences)

Control Measures Final RiskRating

(Likelihoodx

Consequences)

Sheet Ref.No.

cooker pupils

teaching staff

teachingassistants

adult helpers

burns andscalds


e.g. cookers should have at least 300mm ofworking surface on each side, at the same

height as the hob

e.g. pupils must be taught about the burningand scalding risk when using a cooker

e.g. pupils must be taught of the dangers ofpan handles sticking out beyond the hob area

e.g. oven shelves should be positioned before

turning the oven on

e.g. oven gloves must be worn when handlinghot items

e.g. a trained adult must closely supervise andsupport pupils who are using the cooker

e.g. 1 X 3 = 3low

Other relatedguidance or

riskassessments

electric

shock

e.g. 2 X 5 = 10

medium

e.g. pupils must be taught to ensure their

hands are dry before operating the cookercontrols

e.g. 1 X 5 = 5

low





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Risk(Possible

Injury)


xConsequences)


xConsequences)

Sheet Ref.No.

craft knife pupils

teaching staff

teachingassistants

adult helpers

cuts e.g. 5 X 4 = 20

high

e.g. only use the craft knife when other, safer tools willnot cut the material effectively

e.g. craft knives must be used with a cutting mat and,when producing a straight cut, a safety rule

e.g. store craft knives securely to control theiraccessibility to pupils

e.g. prior to classroom use, a trained adult must checkthe blade of the knife to ensure that it is securelyattached to handle

e.g. additional, close or one-to-one adult supervision

must be used

e.g. pupils must be made aware that the blade of thecraft knife can cause serious cuts to the skin

e.g. pupils must be made aware that the blade of thecraft knife can easily break if excess pressure is applied

e.g. pupils who are likely to cause injury to themselvesor others must be prohibited from using craft knives

e.g. pupils must be taught how to carry knives safely

e.g. a system of counting knives in and out by an adultmust be in place

e.g. 2 X 2 = 4

low


riskassessments





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Risk(Possible

Injury)


xConsequences)


xConsequences)

Sheet Ref.No.

glue gun pupils

teaching staff

teachingassistants

adult helpers

burn e.g. 5 X 3=15medium

e.g. only use the glue gun when other, safer adhesives willnot join the materials effectively

e.g. set up a work station in the classroom for the use of the

glue gun

e.g. additional, close adult supervision must be used

e.g. pupils must be made aware that serious burning willoccur if the nozzle or molten glue comes into contact withtheir skin

e.g. pupils must be taught to rest the glue gun on its standwhen not in use

e.g. pupils must be taught not to remove the glue stick from

the rear of the glue gun

e.g. pupils must be taught to use a holding device,whenever possible, to hold the material to be glued

e.g. ensure that leads cannot be tripped over or caught

e.g. 2 X 2 = 4low


riskassessments

electricshock

eye injury

e.g. 2 X 5=10medium

e.g. 2 X 4=8medium

e.g. an adult must carry out a visual check of the plug, cableand date of testing prior to use

e.g. pupils must be taught never to use a glue gun with wet

hands

e.g. wear suitable eye protection (BS 4163:2007reccomendation)

e.g. 1 X 5=5low

e.g. 1 X 1=1low





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Risk(Possible

Injury)


xConsequences)


xConsequences)

Sheet Ref.No.

grater pupils

teaching staff

teachingassistants

adult helpers

cuts e.g. 4 X 2 = 8medium

e.g. where possible, use a rotary grater inpreference to a traditional grater

e.g. do not use a single sided flat grater

e.g. ensure that the box grater is placedon an appropriate non-slip choppingboard

e.g. pupils should be taught to grate inone direction

e.g. pupils must be taught to take carewhen using the grater to avoid cuts andgrazes

e.g. pupils must be taught which foodscan be processed using the grater

e.g. do not use the grater for gratingmaterials other than food

e.g. 2 X 2 = 4low


riskassessments





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Hazard People Affected Risk(Possible

Injury)


xConsequences)


xConsequences)

Sheet Ref.No.

hacksaw pupils

teaching staff

teaching assistants

adult helpers

cuts andslipping


e.g. where possible, the easier to hold plastic handledhacksaw should be used in preference to the traditionaltype with a loop shaped handle

e.g. a fine toothed (32 teeth per inch) blade should be usedto give a more fluent cutting action

e.g. prior to classroom use, a trained adult must check thesecurity of the blade in the frame

e.g. only trained adults should replace worn blades byholding the hacksaw in a holding device whilst compressingthe frame

e.g. replacement blades must be replaced with the teethpointing forwards

e.g. pupils must be made aware that the blade of thehacksaw is sharp and could cause cuts to the skin

e.g. where appropriate, work stations should be set up inthe classroom for the use of hacksaws

e.g. pupils must be taught to ensure they have sufficientpersonal space to use the saw

e.g. pupils must be taught how to hold the hacksaw

correctly

e.g. pupils must be taught to hold the material to be sawnsecurely in a suitable holding device

e.g. hacksaw blades with broken teeth must not be used

e.g. 2 X 2 = 4low


riskassessments





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Risk(Possible

Injury)

Initial RiskRating

(Likelihoodx

Consequences)

Control Measures Final RiskRating

(Likelihoodx

Consequences)

Sheet Ref.No.

needles andpins

pupils

teaching staff

teachingassistants

adult helpers

pricking e.g. 4 X 2 = 8medium

e.g. pupils must be taught about the correctstorage and handling of needles and pins

e.g. needles are best stored on a fabric pad

e.g. pins are best stored on a pin cushion

e.g. pupils who are likely to cause injury tothemselves or others must be prohibited fromusing pins and needles

e.g. rusty needles and pins must be discardedin a suitable closed container

e.g. a thimble should be worn when handlingneedles or pins

e.g. 2 X 2 = 4low


riskassessments

swallowing e.g. 2 x 4 = 8medium

e.g. pupils must be taught about the dangers ofputting needles and pins in the mouth

e.g. 1 X 4 = 4low





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Risk(Possible

Injury)


xConsequences)


xConsequences)

Sheet Ref.No.

portable cooker pupils

teaching staff

teachingassistants

adult helpers

burns andscalds


e.g. a trained adult must closely superviseand support pupils who are using the cooker

e.g. pupils must be taught about the burningand scalding risk when using a cooker

e.g. pupils must be taught of the dangers ofpan handles sticking out beyond the hob area

e.g. oven shelves should be positioned beforeturning the oven on

e.g. the four wheel brakes on a trolley-basedcooker must be engaged before using thecooker

e.g. the portable cooker should be located ona stable surface, next to a wall, with at leastone work surface in close proximity

e.g. oven gloves must be worn when handlinghot items

e.g. 1 X 3 = 3low


riskassessments

electricshock


e.g. an adult must carry out a visual check ofthe plug, cable and date of testing prior to use

e.g. pupils must be taught to dry hands beforeoperating controls

e.g. 1 X 5 = 5low





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Hazard PeopleAf fected Risk(PossibleInjury)

Initial Risk Rating(Likelihoodx

Consequences)

Control Measures Final Risk Rating(Likelihoodx

Consequences)

Sheet Ref.No.

sewingmachine

pupils

teaching staff

teachingassistants

adult helpers

piercing e.g. 2 X 4=8medium

e.g. only one pupil should use the sewing machine at atime

e.g. an adult must ensure that the sewing machine isplaced on a firm/stable surface at an appropriate heightfor the pupils

e.g. pupils must be taught how to operate a sewingmachine safely and, in particular, how to guide thefabric through the machine in such a way as to avoidthe risk of piercing the skin

e.g. close adult supervision must be provided

e.g. needles must always be replaced by a trainedadult

e.g. 1 X 2 = 2low

electric shock

e.g. 2 X 5=10medium

e.g. an adult must carry out a visual check of the plug,cable and date of testing prior to use

e.g. pupils must be taught never to use a sewingmachine with wet hands

e.g. 1 X 5 = 5low


riskassessments

lifting e.g. 2 X 4=8medium

e.g. pupils must not lift sewing machines

e.g. control measures must be informed by/cross-referenced to your schools manual handling policy

e.g. 1 x 4 = 4low





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Risk(Possible

Injury)


xConsequences)


xConsequences)

Sheet Ref.No.

shapersaw pupils

teaching staff

teachingassistants

adult helpers

eye injury e.g. 2 X 4 = 8medium

e.g. safety goggles must be worn to avoid eye injury inthe event of the blade breaking

e.g. only trained adults should replace worn blades

e.g. prior to classroom use, a trained adult must checkthe security of the blade in the frame

e.g. pupils must be taught not to apply too muchpressure to the blade

e.g. pupils must be taught which materials can be cutusing the shapersaw

e.g. set up a work station in the classroom for the use ofthe shapersaw

e.g. 1 X 1 = 1low


riskassessments

electricshock

e.g. 2 X 5=10medium

e.g. an adult must carry out a visual check of the plug,cable and date of testing prior to use

e.g. pupils must be taught never to use a shaper sawwith wet hands

e.g. 1 X 5 = 5low





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Hazard People Affected Risk(Possible

Injury)


xConsequences)


xConsequences)

Sheet Ref.No.

utility snips pupils

teaching staff

teachingassistants

adult helpers

pinching

cuts


e.g. pupils must be made aware thatsnips are far more powerful thanordinary scissors

e.g. pupils must be made aware ofwhich thicker sheet materials can becut effectively with utility snips

e.g. utility snips must not be usedwhen scissors can be used to cut thematerial

e.g. left-handed pupils and those whofind utility snips difficult to use shoulduse safety snips instead

e.g. 2 X 2 = 4 low

Other related

guidance orrisk

assessments





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Risk(Possible

Injury)


xConsequences)


xConsequences)

Sheet Ref.No.

vegetable andparing knives

pupils

teaching staff

teachingassistants

adult helpers

cuts e.g. 4 X 4 = 16medium

e.g. knives must be stored securely and in appropriateblocks or trays, with all the blades facing in one direction

e.g. a system of counting knives in and out by an adultmust be in place

e.g. pupils must be taught to use a vegetable/paring knifewith an appropriate cutting board

e.g. additional, close or one-to-one adult supervision mustbe used

e.g. pupils must be taught to cut fruit and vegetables in halfto create a flat base for further chopping and slicing

e.g. pupils must be taught how to use a knife properly and

safely, using an appropriate implement to hold the foodwhilst cutting (such as a fork)

e.g. pupils must be taught how to carry knives safely, withthe blade facing downwards

e.g. pupils must be taught how to pass a knife safely toanother person (such as placing the knife on the tablebefore it is used by another pupil)

e.g. blunt knives must not be used as they create a greater

risk than sharp ones

e.g. pupils must be taught how to clean knives safely usinga washing up brush and not carelessly leaving them inwater

e.g. pupils who are likely to cause injury to themselves orothers must be prohibited from using vegetable and paringknives

e.g. 2 X 2 = 4low


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