The Cookie Conundrum
Risk Assessment
Hazard: Paper Cuts on ID Badges
Risk: Children may get paper cuts while handling ID badges.
Control Measures:
Provide pre-cut ID badge templates to minimize the need for cutting.
Supervise children closely during badge-making activities.
Ensure children use safety scissors and handle them properly.
Person Responsible: Workshop facilitators and supervising adults.
Risk Likelihood: Low to moderate, with proper supervision and precautions.
Hazard: Scissors
Risk: Children may accidentally cut themselves or others with scissors.
Control Measures:
Instruct children on proper scissor use and handling techniques.
Provide child-friendly scissors with blunt tips.
Supervise children closely during scissor-related activities.
Person Responsible: Workshop facilitators and supervising adults.
Risk Likelihood: Low to moderate, with proper supervision and use of child-safe scissors.
Hazard: UV Light Pens and Ink Pads
Risk: Children may accidentally get ink on their skin or clothes.
Control Measures:
Instruct children on the proper use of UV light pens and ink pads.
Provide aprons or protective clothing to prevent staining.
Ensure children wash their hands thoroughly after using ink pads.
Person Responsible: Workshop facilitators and supervising adults.
Risk Likelihood: Low, with proper instruction and supervision.
Hazard: Microscopes
Risk: Children may pinch fingers or strain eyes while using microscopes.
Control Measures:
Provide clear instructions on how to safely use microscopes.
Ensure microscopes are set up on stable surfaces to prevent tipping.
Limit microscope use to short durations to reduce eye strain.
Person Responsible: Workshop facilitators and supervising adults.
Risk Likelihood: Low, with proper instruction and supervision.
Hazard: Trundle Wheel
Risk: Children may trip over the trundle wheel, leading to falls or injuries.
Control Measures:
Ensure the trundle wheel is used in a clear and open space.
Instruct children on the proper handling and movement of the trundle wheel.
Supervise children closely during trundle wheel activities to prevent accidents.
Person Responsible: Workshop facilitators and supervising adults.
Risk Likelihood: Low to moderate, depending on the environment and supervision.
Hazard: Butchers Paper
Risk: Children may accidentally get paper cuts while handling butcher's paper.
Control Measures:
Provide pre-cut pieces of butcher's paper to minimize the need for cutting.
Supervise children closely during activities involving butcher's paper.
Instruct children on proper paper handling techniques.
Person Responsible: Workshop facilitators and supervising adults.
Risk Likelihood: Low to moderate, with proper supervision and precautions.
Hazard: Permanent Markers
Risk: Children may accidentally get ink on their skin or clothes with permanent markers.
Control Measures:
Provide washable markers or supervise closely during marker use.
Instruct children on proper marker handling and usage.
Encourage children to use markers only on designated surfaces.
Person Responsible: Workshop facilitators and supervising adults.
Risk Likelihood: Low, with proper instruction and supervision.
Hazard: Mini Projector
Risk: Children may misuse the mini projector, potentially causing eye strain or other injuries.
Control Measures:
Only Beyond the Beanstalk staff will set up the mini projector.
Ensure the projector is used in a well-lit environment to reduce eye strain.
Supervise children closely during projector use and intervene if misuse is observed.
Person Responsible: Workshop facilitators and supervising adults.
Risk Likelihood: Low to moderate, with proper instruction, supervision, and environment setup.
Last Reviewed February 2024
Regular monitoring and supervision by trained staff or educators are essential to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of all participants during the workshop. Risk likelihood is assessed based on the probability of occurrence and potential severity of each risk.
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