EXAMPLE RISK ASSESSMENTS

Prompt

Risk Rating Calculator

Combination Pliers

Cooker

Craft Knife

Glue Gun

Grater

Hacksaw

Needles and Pins

Portable Cooker

Sewing Machine

Shapersaw

Soldering Iron

Utility Snips

Vegetable Paring Knife

Primary Design and Technology Risk Assessment Form

School:
Hazard People Affected Risk (Possible Injury)

Year group(s):
Initial Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences)
Use risk rating calculator likelihood = probability (prior to control measures being in place in your school situation) consequences = severity (prior to control measures being in place in your school situation) risk rating=likelihood x consequences

Age group(s) to which this form refers

Control Measures

Final Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences)

Use risk rating calculator likelihood = probability (when control measures are in place in your school situation) consequences = severity (when control measures are in place in your school situation) risk rating=likelihood x consequences

Sheet Ref. No.

tool equipment material process

pupils teaching staff teaching assistants adult helpers

electric shock burns scalds cuts pricking piercing pinching eye injury tripping slipping swallowing lifting entanglement

Strategies to eliminate or reduce the risk created by the hazard to a low level. These will take the form of: how the environment is set up level of supervision detail on the correct use of the tool, equipment, process or material identification of safer alternatives to achieve the same outcome

Number given to risk assessment to be referenced in medium/short-term planning.

Other related guidance or risk assessments

Page no. or risk assessment reference no. for further information related to the risk assessment on this form.

Date of assessment:

Carried out by:

(signature)

Name and position of person carrying out assessment:

Date of review:

(unless change of circumstances indicates earlier re-assessment)

HEALTH AND SAFETY PRIMARY D&T RISK ASSESSMENTS Risk Rating Calculator

Likelihood 1. Very unlikely

Consequences 1. Insignificant

2. Unlikely

2. Minor
(minor injuries)

3. Fairly likely

3. Moderate
(up to 3 days absence)

4. Likely

4. Major
(over three days absence)

5. Very likely

5. Catastrophic
(death)

Risk Rating = Likelihood x Consequences 15 6 16 17 25 Low Medium High

Primary Design and Technology Risk Assessment Form

School:
Hazard People Affected Risk (Possible Injury) pinching and/or cuts Initial Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. 4 X 2 = 8 medium

Year group(s):
Control Measures Final Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. 2 X 2 = 4 low Sheet Ref. No.

combination pliers

pupils teaching staff teaching assistants adult helpers

e.g. pupils must be made aware of the danger of pinching or cutting the hand when squeezing the pliers e.g. pupils must be taught which materials are suitable for holding, twisting, bending or cutting using combination pliers e.g. pupils must be taught not to try to cut hard or thick material with combination pliers e.g. combination pliers must not be used for stripping wire

Other related guidance or risk assessments

Date of assessment: Name and position of person carrying out assessment: Date of review:

Carried out by:

(signature)

(unless change of circumstances indicates earlier re-assessment)

Primary Design and Technology Risk Assessment Form

School:
Hazard People Affected Risk (Possible Injury)

Year group(s):
Initial Risk Control Measures Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. 3 X 4 = 12 e.g. cookers should have at least 300mm of working surface on each side, at the same medium
height as the hob e.g. pupils must be taught about the burning and scalding risk when using a cooker e.g. pupils must be taught of the dangers of pan handles sticking out beyond the hob area e.g. oven shelves should be positioned before turning the oven on e.g. oven gloves must be worn when handling hot items e.g. a trained adult must closely supervise and support pupils who are using the cooker

cooker

pupils teaching staff teaching assistants adult helpers

burns and scalds

Final Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. 1 X 3 = 3 low

Sheet Ref. No.

Other related guidance or risk assessments

electric shock

e.g. 2 X 5 = 10 medium

e.g. pupils must be taught to ensure their hands are dry before operating the cooker controls

e.g. 1 X 5 = 5 low

Date of assessment: Name and position of person carrying out assessment: Date of review:

Carried out by:

(signature)

(unless change of circumstances indicates earlier re-assessment)

Primary Design and Technology Risk Assessment Form

School:
Hazard People Affected Risk (Possible Injury) cuts Initial Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. 5 X 4 = 20 high

Year group(s):
Control Measures Final Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. 2 X 2 = 4 low Sheet Ref. No.

craft knife

pupils teaching staff teaching assistants adult helpers

e.g. only use the craft knife when other, safer tools will not cut the material effectively e.g. craft knives must be used with a cutting mat and, when producing a straight cut, a safety rule e.g. store craft knives securely to control their accessibility to pupils e.g. prior to classroom use, a trained adult must check the blade of the knife to ensure that it is securely attached to handle e.g. additional, close or one-to-one adult supervision must be used e.g. pupils must be made aware that the blade of the craft knife can cause serious cuts to the skin e.g. pupils must be made aware that the blade of the craft knife can easily break if excess pressure is applied e.g. pupils who are likely to cause injury to themselves or others must be prohibited from using craft knives e.g. pupils must be taught how to carry knives safely e.g. a system of counting knives in and out by an adult must be in place

Other related guidance or risk assessments

Date of assessment: Name and position of person carrying out assessment: Date of review:

Carried out by:

(signature)

(unless change of circumstances indicates earlier re-assessment)

Primary Design and Technology Risk Assessment Form

School:
Hazard People Affected Risk (Possible Injury) burn Initial Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. 5 X 3=15 medium

Year group(s):
Control Measures Final Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. 2 X 2 = 4 low Sheet Ref. No.

glue gun

pupils teaching staff teaching assistants adult helpers

e.g. only use the glue gun when other, safer adhesives will not join the materials effectively e.g. set up a work station in the classroom for the use of the glue gun e.g. additional, close adult supervision must be used e.g. pupils must be made aware that serious burning will occur if the nozzle or molten glue comes into contact with their skin e.g. pupils must be taught to rest the glue gun on its stand when not in use e.g. pupils must be taught not to remove the glue stick from the rear of the glue gun e.g. pupils must be taught to use a holding device, whenever possible, to hold the material to be glued e.g. ensure that leads cannot be tripped over or caught

Other related guidance or risk assessments

electric shock

e.g. 2 X 5=10 medium

e.g. an adult must carry out a visual check of the plug, cable and date of testing prior to use e.g. pupils must be taught never to use a glue gun with wet hands

e.g. 1 X 5=5 low

eye injury

e.g. 2 X 4=8 medium

e.g. wear suitable eye protection (BS 4163:2007 reccomendation)

e.g. 1 X 1=1 low

(signature)

Date of assessment: Name and position of person carrying out assessment: Date of review:

Carried out by:

(unless change of circumstances indicates earlier re-assessment)

Primary Design and Technology Risk Assessment Form

School:
Hazard People Affected Risk (Possible Injury) cuts Initial Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. 4 X 2 = 8 medium

Year group(s):
Control Measures Final Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. 2 X 2 = 4 low Sheet Ref. No.

grater

pupils teaching staff teaching assistants adult helpers

e.g. where possible, use a rotary grater in preference to a traditional grater e.g. do not use a single sided flat grater e.g. ensure that the box grater is placed on an appropriate non-slip chopping board e.g. pupils should be taught to grate in one direction e.g. pupils must be taught to take care when using the grater to avoid cuts and grazes e.g. pupils must be taught which foods can be processed using the grater e.g. do not use the grater for grating materials other than food

Other related guidance or risk assessments

Date of assessment: Name and position of person carrying out assessment: Date of review:

Carried out by:

(signature)

(unless change of circumstances indicates earlier re-assessment)

Primary Design and Technology Risk Assessment Form

School:
Hazard People Affected Risk (Possible Injury) cuts and slipping Initial Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. 4 X 2 = 8 medium

Year group(s):
Control Measures Final Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. 2 X 2 = 4 low Sheet Ref. No.

hacksaw

pupils teaching staff teaching assistants adult helpers

e.g. where possible, the easier to hold plastic handled hacksaw should be used in preference to the traditional type with a loop shaped handle e.g. a fine toothed (32 teeth per inch) blade should be used to give a more fluent cutting action e.g. prior to classroom use, a trained adult must check the security of the blade in the frame e.g. only trained adults should replace worn blades by holding the hacksaw in a holding device whilst compressing the frame e.g. replacement blades must be replaced with the teeth pointing forwards e.g. pupils must be made aware that the blade of the hacksaw is sharp and could cause cuts to the skin e.g. where appropriate, work stations should be set up in the classroom for the use of hacksaws e.g. pupils must be taught to ensure they have sufficient personal space to use the saw e.g. pupils must be taught how to hold the hacksaw correctly e.g. pupils must be taught to hold the material to be sawn securely in a suitable holding device e.g. hacksaw blades with broken teeth must not be used

Other related guidance or risk assessments

Date of assessment: Name and position of person carrying out assessment: Date of review:

Carried out by:

(signature)

(unless change of circumstances indicates earlier re-assessment)

Primary Design and Technology Risk Assessment Form

School:
Hazard People Affected Risk (Possible Injury)

Year group(s):
Initial Risk Control Measures Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. pupils must be taught about the correct e.g. 4 X 2 = 8 storage and handling of needles and pins medium
e.g. needles are best stored on a fabric pad e.g. pins are best stored on a pin cushion e.g. pupils who are likely to cause injury to themselves or others must be prohibited from using pins and needles e.g. rusty needles and pins must be discarded in a suitable closed container e.g. a thimble should be worn when handling needles or pins

needles and pins

pupils teaching staff teaching assistants adult helpers

pricking

Final Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. 2 X 2 = 4 low

Sheet Ref. No.

Other related guidance or risk assessments

swallowing

e.g. 2 x 4 = 8 medium

e.g. pupils must be taught about the dangers of putting needles and pins in the mouth

e.g. 1 X 4 = 4 low

Date of assessment: Name and position of person carrying out assessment: Date of review:

Carried out by:

(signature)

(unless change of circumstances indicates earlier re-assessment)

Primary Design and Technology Risk Assessment Form

School:
Hazard People Affected Risk (Possible Injury) burns and scalds

Year group(s):
Initial Risk Rating Control Measures (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. a trained adult must closely supervise e.g. 3 X 4 = 12 and support pupils who are using the cooker medium
e.g. pupils must be taught about the burning and scalding risk when using a cooker e.g. pupils must be taught of the dangers of pan handles sticking out beyond the hob area e.g. oven shelves should be positioned before turning the oven on e.g. the four wheel brakes on a trolley-based cooker must be engaged before using the cooker e.g. the portable cooker should be located on a stable surface, next to a wall, with at least one work surface in close proximity e.g. oven gloves must be worn when handling hot items

portable cooker

pupils teaching staff teaching assistants adult helpers

Final Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. 1 X 3 = 3 low

Sheet Ref. No.

Other related guidance or risk assessments

electric shock

e.g. 2 X 5 = 10 medium

e.g. an adult must carry out a visual check of the plug, cable and date of testing prior to use e.g. pupils must be taught to dry hands before operating controls

e.g. 1 X 5 = 5 low

Date of assessment: Name and position of person carrying out assessment: Date of review:

Carried out by:

(signature)

(unless change of circumstances indicates earlier re-assessment)

Primary Design and Technology Risk Assessment Form

School:
Hazard People Affected Risk (Possible Injury) piercing Initial Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. 2 X 4=8 medium

Year group(s):
Control Measures Final Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. 1 X 2 = 2 low Sheet Ref. No.

sewing machine

pupils teaching staff teaching assistants adult helpers

e.g. only one pupil should use the sewing machine at a time e.g. an adult must ensure that the sewing machine is placed on a firm/stable surface at an appropriate height for the pupils e.g. pupils must be taught how to operate a sewing machine safely and, in particular, how to guide the fabric through the machine in such a way as to avoid the risk of piercing the skin e.g. close adult supervision must be provided e.g. needles must always be replaced by a trained adult

electric shock

e.g. 2 X 5=10 medium

e.g. an adult must carry out a visual check of the plug, cable and date of testing prior to use e.g. pupils must be taught never to use a sewing machine with wet hands

e.g. 1 X 5 = 5 low

Other related guidance or risk assessments

lifting

e.g. 2 X 4=8 medium

e.g. pupils must not lift sewing machines e.g. control measures must be informed by/crossreferenced to your schools manual handling policy

e.g. 1 x 4 = 4 low

Date of assessment: Name and position of person carrying out assessment: Date of review:

Carried out by:

(signature)

(unless change of circumstances indicates earlier re-assessment)

Primary Design and Technology Risk Assessment Form

School:
Hazard People Affected Risk (Possible Injury) eye injury Initial Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. 2 X 4 = 8 medium

Year group(s):
Control Measures Final Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. 1 X 1 = 1 low Sheet Ref. No.

shapersaw

pupils teaching staff teaching assistants adult helpers

e.g. safety goggles must be worn to avoid eye injury in the event of the blade breaking e.g. only trained adults should replace worn blades e.g. prior to classroom use, a trained adult must check the security of the blade in the frame e.g. pupils must be taught not to apply too much pressure to the blade e.g. pupils must be taught which materials can be cut using the shapersaw e.g. set up a work station in the classroom for the use of the shapersaw

Other related guidance or risk assessments

electric shock

e.g. 2 X 5=10 medium

e.g. an adult must carry out a visual check of the plug, cable and date of testing prior to use e.g. pupils must be taught never to use a shaper saw with wet hands

e.g. 1 X 5 = 5 low

Date of assessment: Name and position of person carrying out assessment: Date of review:

Carried out by:

(signature)

(unless change of circumstances indicates earlier re-assessment)

Primary Design and Technology Risk Assessment Form

School:
Hazard People Affected Risk (Possible Injury)
electric shock

Year group(s):
Initial Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences)
e.g. 2 X 5 = 10 medium

Control Measures

Final Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences)

e.g. 1 X 5 = 5 low

Sheet Ref. No.

soldering iron

pupils teaching staff teaching assistants adult helpers

e.g. an adult must carry out a visual check of the plug, cable and date of testing prior to use e.g. avoid trailing leads e.g. pupils must be taught never to solder next to a source of water

burns

e.g. 3 X 3 = 9 medium

e.g. pupils must be taught to hold the soldering iron by the handle e.g. pupils must be taught to place iron in stand immediately after use e.g. pupils must be taught to switch iron off and allow to cool at the end of or during a break in the activity e.g. pupils must be taught to position the iron and stand within easy reach of the hand that will be using it e.g. when working with a partner, pupils must be taught to position their partner on the safe side (opposite to the side with the soldering iron and stand) e.g. pupils must be taught to work at a good distance from pupils not using their soldering iron e.g. pupils must be taught to use a holding device to hold the circuit board in position e.g. pupils must be taught to avoid using solder that is too short e.g. pupils must be taught to allow the work to cool before handling e.g. close supervision is required at all times

e.g. 2 X 2 = 4 low

Other related guidance or risk assessments

See example COSHH form

eye injury

e.g. 2 X 4=8 medium

e.g. pupils must be taught to wear safety glasses for the whole of the activity

e.g. 1 X 1= 1 low
(signature)

Date of assessment: Name and position of person carrying out assessment: Date of review:

Carried out by:

(unless change of circumstances indicates earlier re-assessment)

Primary Design and Technology Risk Assessment Form

School:
Hazard People Affected Risk (Possible Injury) pinching cuts Initial Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. 4 X 2 = 8 medium

Year group(s):
Control Measures Final Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. 2 X 2 = 4 low Sheet Ref. No.

utility snips

pupils teaching staff teaching assistants adult helpers

e.g. pupils must be made aware that snips are far more powerful than ordinary scissors e.g. pupils must be made aware of which thicker sheet materials can be cut effectively with utility snips e.g. utility snips must not be used when scissors can be used to cut the material e.g. left-handed pupils and those who find utility snips difficult to use should use safety snips instead

Other related guidance or risk assessments

Date of assessment: Name and position of person carrying out assessment: Date of review:

Carried out by:

(signature)

(unless change of circumstances indicates earlier re-assessment)

Primary Design and Technology Risk Assessment Form

School:
Hazard People Affected Risk (Possible Injury) cuts Initial Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. 4 X 4 = 16 medium

Year group(s):
Control Measures Final Risk Rating (Likelihood x Consequences) e.g. 2 X 2 = 4 low Sheet Ref. No.

vegetable and paring knives

pupils teaching staff teaching assistants adult helpers

e.g. knives must be stored securely and in appropriate blocks or trays, with all the blades facing in one direction e.g. a system of counting knives in and out by an adult must be in place e.g. pupils must be taught to use a vegetable/paring knife with an appropriate cutting board e.g. additional, close or one-to-one adult supervision must be used e.g. pupils must be taught to cut fruit and vegetables in half to create a flat base for further chopping and slicing e.g. pupils must be taught how to use a knife properly and safely, using an appropriate implement to hold the food whilst cutting (such as a fork) e.g. pupils must be taught how to carry knives safely, with the blade facing downwards e.g. pupils must be taught how to pass a knife safely to another person (such as placing the knife on the table before it is used by another pupil) e.g. blunt knives must not be used as they create a greater risk than sharp ones e.g. pupils must be taught how to clean knives safely using a washing up brush and not carelessly leaving them in water e.g. pupils who are likely to cause injury to themselves or others must be prohibited from using vegetable and paring knives

Other related guidance or risk assessments

Date of assessment: Name and position of person carrying out assessment: Date of review:

Carried out by:

(signature)

(unless change of circumstances indicates earlier re-assessment)