Second Chance Plants
Risk Assessment
Hazard: Misuse or Accidents with Planting Materials
Risk: Potential accidents or misuse during planting and creative activities with items like paper towels, ziplock bags, and air-dried clay.
Control Measures:
Workshop facilitators and supervising adults will closely monitor the use of planting materials.
Limit usage to designated areas with appropriate surfaces.
Provide clear instructions on the safe use and disposal of planting materials.
Person Responsible: Workshop Facilitators and Supervising Adults
Risk Likelihood: Moderate; Proper supervision, clear instructions, and designated areas can minimize the risk associated with planting materials.
Hazard: Tripping Hazards during Gardening Activities
Risk: Potential tripping hazards during gardening activities with materials like coconut fibre, trays, and planters.
Control Measures:
Establish a specific area for gardening activities to prevent interference with other workshop components.
Workshop facilitators will closely monitor children during gardening activities.
Provide clear instructions on the safe use of gardening materials, emphasizing potential risks.
Person Responsible: Workshop Facilitators and Supervising Adults
Risk Likelihood: Low; Proper setup and close supervision can minimize the risk associated with tripping hazards.
Hazard: Allergies or Misuse of Workshop Materials
Risk: Risks related to allergies or misuse with items like gloves, aprons, and permanent markers.
Control Measures:
Provide clear instructions on the proper use and disposal of materials.
Offer alternative materials for participants with known allergies to gloves and aprons.
Person Responsible: Workshop Facilitators and Supervising Adults
Risk Likelihood: Low to Moderate; Proper education and alternative options can minimize the risk associated with workshop materials.
Hazard: Ingestion or Misuse of Seeds and Climbing Peas
Risk: Risks associated with ingestion or misuse of seeds for flowers and herbs, as well as climbing peas.
Control Measures:
Keep seeds and climbing peas in a secure, labeled area and away from children's reach.
Provide clear instructions on the proper use and handling of seeds and climbing peas.
Person Responsible: Workshop Facilitators and Supervising Adults
Risk Likelihood: Low; Proper storage and education can minimize the risk associated with seeds and climbing peas.
Hazard: Accidents or Misuse with Permanent Markers
Risk: Potential accidents or misuse associated with the use of permanent markers.
Control Measures:
Workshop facilitators will closely monitor the use of permanent markers.
Limit marker usage to designated areas with appropriate surfaces.
Provide clear instructions on the safe use and handling of permanent markers.
Person Responsible: Workshop Facilitators and Supervising Adults
Risk Likelihood: Low; Proper supervision and educational instructions can minimize the risk associated with permanent markers.
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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