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Woodworking/ Construction Projects/ Outdoor Sculpture

Date of Assessment: Assessed by:

What is the What hazards Who is exposed to What degree of What precautions have been put in place to reduce the risk of injury What likelihood What is the risk
activity or may be present the hazard injury could be is there of risk rating
environment reasonably still occurring
being assessed expected

Wooden Dust - inhaled All Low Sawing and sanding to take place outdoors or in well ventilated room. low Low
sculpture using and eyes Any significant amount of cutting/ sanding to be done outdoors
off-cuts

Using clamps Pinching All Low Adult to supervise when the children are turning screw. Ensure children Low Low
and fingers, working at the correct height.
workbenches bruising

Using hammer Impact to All Medium Instruction on how to use hammer safely. Dangers clearly explained. Medium Low
fingers/hand Close adult supervision. I:I at first then max 1:3. Eliminate distractions

Using Saw Cut to hand or All Medium Instruction on how to use saw and supervised 1:1 at all times Low Medium
finger

Using off-cut Splinters All Low Instruction on how to handle wood. Use of sandpaper on rough edges Medium Low
wood Nails Ensure all nails removed beforehand

Nails Pierce skin All Low Nails must not be carried in mouth. Any protruding nails to be made Low Low
Swallow safe or removed.

Treated wood Toxicity All Low Avoid using painted or treated timber. If in doubt the wood should not Low Low
be used
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What is the What hazards Who is exposed to What degree of What precautions have been put in place to reduce the risk of injury What likelihood What is the risk
activity or may be present the hazard injury could be is there of risk rating
environment reasonably still occurring
being assessed expected
Misc Tools – Impact injuries All Medium Children to be given clear instruction for safe use. Medium Medium
wrench, Cuts bruises Children initially to be supervised 1;1. Ensure tools well maintained and
spanners, etc only for appropriate job. Limited access acording to group/setting.
screwdrivers,
hand drills
Power tools Electric shock All High Not for childrens use. Children to be fenced off at a safe distance and Low Medium
Flying debris monitored by another staff member. Cables secured and out of reach
Tripping on of children. Use of cordless power tools where possible to avaid cables
cables and 240V.
Heavy Items Muscle injuries All Low Large pieces of wood must be handled by supervising adult or by two Low Low
people using safe handling techniques

Installation of Impact, falling All High Children secured behind barrier at safe distance and monitored. Low Low
work work Alternatively installation when no children present.

Battery Injury to fingers All Low Clear instructions for safe use and then only used with close adult
screwdriver supervision. Eliminate distractions.

Woodwork General All Low Ensure that the floor is clear of obstacles that could cause tripping. Low Low
Ensure adequate lighting. Ensure children wearing suitable clothing for
example remove gloves and scarves.

Woodwork General All Medium Ensure children can not be easily distracted. This is an activity that Medium Medium
requires focus and concentration and they need to be looking at what
they are working on when using tools. Do not continue until distraction
stopped or removed.

Be aware of individual identified children that need to be closely monitored.