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Risk Assessment
Hazard: Misuse or Accidents with Solar Workshop Materials
Risk: Potential accidents or misuse during the solar science workshop with materials like coloured counters, clay, box oven kit, foil, black cardboard, solar torches, solar cars, different coloured objects, temperature guns, glue, and black tape.
Control Measures:
Workshop facilitators and supervising adults will closely monitor the use of solar science materials.
Limit usage to designated areas with appropriate surfaces.
Provide clear instructions on the safe use and disposal of solar science materials.
Person Responsible: Workshop Facilitators and Supervising Adults
Risk Likelihood: Moderate; Proper supervision, clear instructions, and designated areas can minimize the risk associated with solar science materials.
Hazard: Tripping Hazards with Solar Cars and Other Objects
Risk: Potential tripping hazards during the workshop with materials like solar cars, different coloured objects, and temperature guns.
Control Measures:
Establish a specific area for the workshop activities to prevent interference with other workshop components.
Workshop facilitators will closely monitor children during workshop activities.
Provide clear instructions on the safe use of solar cars and other workshop objects, emphasizing potential tripping hazards.
Person Responsible: Workshop Facilitators and Supervising Adults
Risk Likelihood: Low; Proper setup and close supervision can minimize the tripping hazards associated with solar cars and other objects.
Hazard: Temperature-related Risks with Box Oven Kit and Solar Devices
Risk: Risks associated with temperature, especially when using the box oven kit and temperature guns.
Control Measures:
Workshop facilitators will closely monitor the use of the box oven kit and temperature guns.
Limit usage of temperature-related materials to designated areas with appropriate safety measures.
Provide clear instructions on the safe use and handling of temperature-related materials.
Person Responsible: Workshop Facilitators and Supervising Adults
Risk Likelihood: Moderate; Proper supervision, designated areas, and clear instructions can minimize the risk associated with temperature-related materials.
Hazard: Adhesive-related Risks with Glue and Black Tape
Risk: Potential accidents or misuse associated with the use of glue and black tape.
Control Measures:
Workshop facilitators will closely monitor the use of glue and black tape.
Limit adhesive material usage to designated areas with appropriate surfaces.
Provide clear instructions on the safe use and handling of glue and black tape.
Person Responsible: Workshop Facilitators and Supervising Adults
Risk Likelihood: Low; Proper supervision and educational instructions can minimize the risk associated with glue and black tape.
Hazard: Sharp Objects
Risk: Cutting or injuries from corrugated cardboard, card stock, or duct tape.
Control Measures:
Provide age-appropriate cutting tools and supervise their use.
Emphasise proper handling of materials.
Person Responsible: Workshop Facilitators and Supervising Adults
Risk Likelihood: Low; Proper supervision and educational instructions can minimize the risk of sharp objects
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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