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Use this template to document a risk assessment to manage health and safety hazards and risks.
For more details on the risk management process refer to, Managing Health and Safety Risks.
Note: For risk assessments with curriculum activities refer to: Managing Risks in School Curriculum Activities.
Consequence
Likelihood
Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Critical
Almost Certain Medium Medium High Extreme Extreme
Hot plate (Potential burn) Medium The teacher identifies the risks of the hot plate to learners and they
are advised to use caution when they are around it. They are taught
that the red light means that the plate is still quiet hot. Additionally,
learners are taught the procedure to take if they are burnt (To
immediately place the affected area under cool running water).
When conducting the experitment the learners will have a Teachers
aide or volunteer with their group who is aware of the first aide
response for burns.
Hot ingredients (Potential Medium The teacher identifies the risks of the hot ingredients to learners and
burn) they are advised to use caution when they are handling them. Only
one student is to be making the transfer to reduce the risk level.
Additionally, learners are taught the procedure to take if they are
burnt (To immediately place the affected area under cool running
water). When conducting the experitment the learners will have a
Teachers aide or volunteer with their group who is aware of the first
aide response for burns.
1. Are the planned control measures sufficient and effective in minimising the level of risk?
2. Have there been any changes to the planned control measures?
3. Are further control measures required in future?
Details: