RISK ASSESSMENT STATEMENT
FOR EDUCATION ACTIVITY ‘Baby Stages’
Description of Activity: A warm interior room of minimum clear floor space
dimensions of 4m by 4m is given over to an activity led guided by a professional
trained DNA educator. Children under 2, with their parents and carers are
led through a series of activities exploring creative engagement and creative
response between adult and young child.
| Hazard | Potential Harm | To Whom | Control measures | likelihood | severity | Risk Rating | Further potential controls |
Falls, bumps, bruises |
Physical injury, emotional distress | All participants, but in particular the very young | Careful handling of children, fabrics and objects, monitoring of potential trip hazards and sharp edges in room. | 3 | 2 | 15 | 5 – 10 minute assessment of hazards in space and moving, covering or lagging potential hazards |
Infection, and other health risks |
Illness | All participants, but in particular the very young | Children to be supervised | 2 | 3 | 6 | Antiseptic cloths quickly wiping hard surfaces before commencement of activity. A health visitor to be part of the activity. |
NO OTHER PERCEIVED HAZARDS
Signed Rachel Riggs
Imaginary Leaps
www.imaginaryleaps.com
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